Saad Mered, Group Chief Claims Officer at Zurich, lays out key concerns of risk managers today including the emergence of liability internationally, the frequency of claims, and the unexpected impact of “lone wolf terror” attacks. Mr. Mered sees the rapid evolution of liability frameworks in many countries as surprising to risk managers and carriers alike. The trend is emerging even …

Over the next several years, multinational firms expect to expand trade in foreign markets or increase trade in international markets they already do business in. Managers dealing with international risk are challenged to manage their existing risk management programs, especially when exposures from physical plants, increased revenue and loss trends changing. That according to Richard Friesenhahn, Head of Multinational for …

David Anderson, Head of Credit & Political Risk at Zurich Insurance Group, explains the key findings from a recent study released along with the Atlantic Council, a think tank in Washington DC. The report entitled “Our World Transformed: Geopolitical Shocks and Risks”, looks at global risks with geopolitical consequences and interconnections. Mr. Anderson says, for example, if multiple economies start …

Kevin Kelley, CEO of Ironshore, addresses the key concerns of risk managers today, including emerging technology, the “Trump effect”, PPPs, M&As, and more. One of the biggest concerns of risk managers is technology and how digital transformation will affect their business and how exposures may change as a result. Emerging technologies are having a significant impact on risk managers. According …

Lorie Masters, a Partner at Perkins Coie, looks at the risks associated with operating Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs) and drones, for operations and provides advice on ways to manage them. While still at the dawn in the use of UAVs, Ms. Coie sees several risks emerging from their use, including first-party risks associated with the cost of the drone, and …

Amidst accusations that Russia was involved in hacking that affected the U.S. Presidential election, President-elect Donald Trump met with executives from some of the largest technology companies to discuss support for their businesses …once he takes office. Yahoo announced that it had suffered the largest cyber breach in history back in 2013, exposing more than one billion accounts, double the …

Business Insurance (BI) relaunched its trusted industry magazine this month. BI Editor Gavin Souter joined WRIN.tv at the PCI Annual Meeting in Dallas to report on the “good news” he heard for risk managers at the conference, and to share insights into the changes and editorial focus at the “re-new BI.” Mr. Souter says that news from PCI will be …

In this edition of WRIN.tv Headline News (click on the headline for the full story): • The 2016 Olympics are underway thanks in part to insurers writing over a billion dollars in coverage for terror, crime, safety and the Zika virus  • The augmented reality game Pokemon GO is spawning lawsuits and liability questions • A new RIMS Report provides …

John Merkovsky, Group Head of Risk Services at Willis, spoke with WRIN.tv during the 2015 RIMS Conference in New Orleans, about the latest in risk management analytics, and the need to unlock the mysteries surrounding their benefits. Risk Managers are looking for more information and certainty so they can make better and informed decisions. Mr. Merkovsky says risk analytics help …

Risk Management Information Systems (RIMS) are becoming increasingly important in managing risk exposures and claims.   During the 2015 RIMS Conference in New Orleans, WRIN.tv speaks with INFORM Applications President Alan Josefsek, who reviews the benefits of an effective RMIS. Mr. Josefsek points out that RMIS have been around for a long time. It is helping companies reduce losses and improve …

  A report published by ACE looked at the “critical risks facing the healthcare industry.” At the 2015 RIMS Conference, we spoke with Caroline Clouser, EVP – ACE Medical Risk Group, about the report, and what it means to healthcare risk managers. Ms. Clouser mentions several major issues facing the healthcare industry have been in the news lately, including emergency …

RIMS 2013: Dr. Peter Dailey from AIR Worldwide discusses the latest developments in modeling and new Real-Time Climate Risk Analytics Services