Insurance Journal (2/11/2020)
The culture at technology startups like Uber, Airbnb and PayPal is all about risk-taking. They start by offering a unique, untested or reimagined product or service or by disrupting an industry's established production, distribution or sales methods.

Risk Management Magazine (2/3/2020)
From cyberattacks and phishing incidents to CO2 emissions and hazardous weather events, risks to U.S.-based businesses increasingly originate outside the country's borders. These risks are even greater for U.S. companies that own property or predominantly operate overseas.

Property Casualty 360 (2/11/2020)
New bipartisan legislation on flood insurance was introduced in the House last week. The Repeatedly Flooded Communities Preparation Act (RFCPA) seeks to reduce the number of repeat flood claims and loss properties within the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP).

Forbes (2/12/2020)
I've written in the past about supply chain uncertainty - most recently in the context of the Amazon fires and Brexit. Now, another source of uncertainty is upon us: the coronavirus.

Commercial Risk (2/11/2020)
The coronavirus outbreak provides a critical test of the southeast Asia region's ability to diversify global supply chains and reduce its dependency on China, according to Sofia Nazayla, analyst at Maplecroft, a UK-based global risk and strategic consulting firm.

Risk Management Magazine (2/3/2020)
Almost three-quarters (72%) of financial services risk managers surveyed in Accenture's 2019 Global Risk Management Study said that complex, interconnected risks are emerging more rapidly than ever before. Further, 58% said that disruptive technology risk has a greater impact on their business today than it did two years ago.

Property Casualty 360 (2/10/2020)
The Insurance Services Office (ISO) has released two optional endorsements for use with commercial property forms to provide limited business interruption coverage for circumstances related to the coronovirus.

Canadian Underwriter (2/10/2020)
If an earthquake hits Canada after 2024, some clients could get at least a few seconds' advance warning. At least that's what the federal government is hoping for.

Insurance Journal (2/10/2020)
The task of insuring nonprofit organizations is a complex one and agents, brokers, underwriters and carrier representatives say that in order to fully serve those entities that serve our communities in myriad ways, it's vital to take the time to understand what they do and how they do it.

Canadian Underwriter (2/10/2020)
A U.S. cybersecurity company says criminal groups are exploiting fears over the new coronavirus to attack the global shipping industry. California-based Proofpoint says it has detected a new email campaign that uses Microsoft Word attachments designed to trick recipients into installing a type of malware known as AZORult.

The outbreak of the 2019 Novel Coronavirus in Wuhan City, China, has caused business and government interruptions as the world fears widespread infections. As the Chinese government acts to limit infection with a budget of $12 billion USD, the consequences of this virus could be long lasting. Attend this webinar on February 27 and hear subject matter experts from Crawford as they discuss the consequences for business insurance policies, typical extensions and exclusions, and practical steps for managing and quantifying loss. Webinars are free for members.

Listen to our new RIMScast episode to hear from the founder and CEO of Mindset Digital, Debra Jasper, PhD. She will also present the Opening Keynote address at the RIMS 2020 Annual Conference & Exhibition on May 3-6 in Denver. During this interview, Debra will discuss technology, disruption, social media and communication. She will share valuable information on the top challenges that risk professionals and students will face in 2020, how to effectively convey your message to your audience, and the kind of language you should avoid when it comes to getting your message out there.