Forbes (6/25/2021)
Some crisis situations can be prevented by immediately doing something about a problem or issue that comes to your attention before it turns into a crisis.

Property Casualty 360 (7/2/2021)
Multiple western states are now experiencing exceptional drought conditions, the highest level of drought designated by the National Drought Mitigation Center, and residents across the country, and particularly in wildfire-prone states, are urged to be extra cautious with the use of fireworks this Fourth of July.

Risk Management Monitor (6/25/2021)
For risk professionals, the COVID-19 pandemic has increased the importance of ensuring customer and employee safety measures are incorporated into operations, processes and future strategies. 

Insurance Journal (7/1/2021)
Global cyber reinsurance rates have soared by up to 40% in the July renewal season, reinsurance broker Willis Re said on Thursday, as ransomware attacks increase in number and severity.

Forbes (7/2/2021)
It is now easier than ever for business owners to create a company website, but it’s not so simple to build a secure site that will protect user data and financial information.

Insurance Business (7/2/2021)
State Farm and Ford have announced the completion of a yearlong pilot project in which the companies shared vehicle build data to better understand how certain safety features impact claims.

Asia Insurance Review (7/2/2021)
Reinsurance rate increases continued for most major lines and territories during the 1 June and 1 July renewal period; however, in many cases reinsurers had to accept firm order terms below their initial quotes, according to the latest 1st View renewals report from Willis Re, the reinsurance division of Willis Towers Watson.

Reuters (6/25/2021)
Credit Suisse's top management are under pressure to come up with an overhaul plan for the scandal-hit Swiss bank that could include a potential merger with rival UBS (UBSG.S), three people familiar with its thinking told Reuters.

Commercial Risk (7/2/2021)
A US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) letter seeking information from companies potentially affected by the SolarWinds hack last year signals the agency’s ongoing interest in adequate disclosure of cyber risk and companies should take heed, experts say.

Insurance Journal (6/30/2021)
Opioid deaths spiked in Connecticut during the pandemic and continue to increase in 2021, fueled by continued disruptions to recovery programs and a deadly, fentanyl-laced drug supply.

RIMScast
This new episode features Masha Sedova, the co-founder and president of Elevate Security. During this interview, Masha addresses the recent ransomware attacks and business interruption. She also shares how risk professionals can take steps to better protect their organizations.

 

RIMS Report
This RIMS Professional Report explores opportunities and best practices for risk leaders to successfully accelerate ERM into a well-designed and executed Strategic Risk Management (SRM) program. The report examines why pivoting is necessary, SRM’s relationship to ERM, gaps between ERM and more.