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FERMA: AI Has Growing Implications for Risk Management

February 15, 2019

The Federation of European Risk Management Associations (FERMA) said that it welcomes the European Commission's draft guidelines on artificial intelligence (AI) ethics. FERMA believes that the development and application of AI have growing implications for European risk managers. Read More


Large Medical Malpractice Claims Becoming More Frequent and More Costly

February 12, 2019

A new report issued by CRICO Strategies, "Medical Malpractice in America: A 10-year Assessment with Insights," examines national trends in claims frequency, payment, and root causes of preventable harm. Read More


Federal Relief Sought for Crumbling Foundations

February 11, 2019

Two bills recently introduced in the US Senate seek funding from the Federal Emergency Management Agency and US Department of Housing and Urban Development to provide relief for homeowners and businesses in Connecticut and other states with crumbling foundations. Read More


Vermont Bill Would Adjust Captive Financial Examination Requirements

February 8, 2019

Captive insurance companies in Vermont would automatically be assured of more time between mandatory financial examinations under newly introduced legislation. Read More


IVANS: Commercial Lines Renewal Rates Experience Negative Changes

February 7, 2019

IVANS has announced the "IVANS Index: Premium Renewal Rate Index" January results. Month over month, January experienced a negative change in average premium renewal rate change across the majority of commercial lines. Read More