Risk & Insurance Magazine (4/12/2019)
For first timers and even veterans, the annual meeting of the Risk and Insurance Management Society can be overwhelming. So many meetings, so many sessions, so many dinners, lunches and parties. What to do?

Property Casualty 360 (4/16/2019)
The insurance industry has experienced an unprecedented number of natural catastrophes in recent years. And while these events have delivered a wake-up call to the industry, there is an affiliated risk that is just as concerning.

Risk Management Monitor (4/17/2019)
According to new research from cybersecurity company Symantec, 67% of hotel websites are leaking customer reservation details and other personal information. Candid Wueest, the company's principal threat researcher, tested more than 1,500 hotels in 54 countries, including low-cost to high-cost hotels, as well as both chain and independent hotels.

Insurance Journal (4/15/2019)
The frequency and severity of insurance claims in the U.S. renewable energy market have significantly increased over the last five years, meaning insurers and asset owners must reset their benchmark for renewable energy risks, according to an insurer that specializes in the renewable energy market.

Forbes (4/17/2019)
Insiders can easily be more of a cyber threat to organizations than outside attackers, for the obvious reason -- they're already inside. Whether malicious or simply clueless or careless, they can pose a bigger risk since they don’t have to breach external security barriers and simply being present won't raise any red flags -- they're supposed to be there.

Property Casualty 360 (4/11/2019)
Workplace safety is a priority for a number of industries, but worker injuries continue to plague certain sectors more than others. While labor-intensive industries like construction have long been associated with costly injuries, others like retail or hospitality have their share of cases as well.

Property Casualty 360 (4/10/2019)
Calculating benefits for pro footballers, compensating unemployed volunteers, pre-existing cancer and more.

Business Insurance (4/11/2019)
A law enforcement investigation is not an excuse for failing to disclose a material cyber breach to investors or regulators, experts say. Companies may contact law enforcement agencies such as the FBI when they are dealing with a cyber breach, experts say.

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Without purposeful activity and a clear return-to-work plan, injured workers can develop a "disability" mindset creating higher claim costs and longer delays, averaging five to six times the normal closure rate. During this webinar on May 15, you will learn how a risk manager, who faced significant legacy claim issues, developed a unique return-to-work program that could work for any company with few traditional light-duty options. Our webinar presenter will be Kathleen Peck ARM, AIC, Risk Management Consultant at Genex.