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Construction Safety

Construction Frontline Supervisor Essential Skills and Competencies

Peter Furst | January 25, 2019

Construction Frontline Supervisor Essential Skills and Competencies—These are a key to a superior workforce, per Peter Furst.

Personal Risk Management

Wi-Fi Enabled Automatic Water Shutoff Devices Are a Win-Win

Kurt Thoennessen | January 24, 2019

Wi-Fi Enabled Automatic Water Shut-Off Devices Are a Win-Win—Insureds, insurers, and agents can benefit, according to Kurt Thoennessen.

Claims Management

Captive Claim Management

Christopher Mandel | January 18, 2019

Captive Claim Management—Chris Mandel looks at the similarities and differences of managing claims for a captive.

Claims Practices

Agent Has No Duty To Advise Insurance Coverage Needs

Barry Zalma | January 18, 2019

Barry Zalma relates a recent Alabama case.

Political Risk

World Political Predictions for 2019

Daniel Wagner | January 11, 2019

When it comes to political risk, Daniel Wagner expects unpredictability to continue to rule the roost.

Insurance Careers

Hone Your Communication Skills

Brenda Powell Wells | January 11, 2019

Part of our career advice series, this article explains how effective communication skills drive your success.

Risk Mgmt. and Ins. Higher Education Scene

Look Beyond Grades When Hiring RMI Graduates

Brenda Powell Wells | January 11, 2019

Look Beyond Grades When Hiring RMI Graduates—References, integrity, and initiative may matter more, per Dr. Brenda Powell Wells.

Environmental

Avoid Insurance Broker Professional Liability Losses from Environmental Risk

David Dybdahl | January 11, 2019

Dave Dybdahl describes a 4-step loss prevention protocol.

Cyber and Privacy Risk and Insurance

Cyber Security and Resilience

Mark Lanterman | January 4, 2019

Mark Lanterman discusses ways organizations can prioritize resilience in their cyber security strategies.

Environmental

When It's Too Late To Buy Pollution Legal Liability Insurance

Jeff Slivka | January 4, 2019

The message from Jeff Slivka is it's imperative to initiate the process as soon as possible.