In many organizations, risk professionals are viewed simply as “the insurance buyers,” but that’s a common misconception. If risk professionals wish to change that perception, they need to cultivate their storytelling skills to be able to better communicate about their risk initiatives.

With almost anything that a risk manager does, they need to first get the buy-in from their C-suite. However, C-suite executives may not always understand the value of risk management or fully understand the function, so communicating with them can be a real challenge. Read our blog to learn 3 data-forward strategies risk managers can use to engage with CFOs and other executives.

Sixty-five percent of insurance companies say they plan to invest $10 million or more into AI technologies. These tools are used during every step of the insurance process, from underwriting to claims management. Undoubtedly, AI and machine learning are revolutionizing the industry by streamlining operations, improving accuracy, and fostering the ability to cover new, complex risks. More than ever, risk managers and brokers must grasp how AI is leveraged in data evaluation during underwriting and claims assessment, empowering them to make informed decisions and engage in more effective discussions with carriers.

If we’ve learned anything in the last few years, it’s that disasters can strike at any time. In recent years, we’ve seen an increase in weather-related events, from hurricanes, floodings, wildfires, and more. When a disaster strikes, it can put the entire organization at risk. However, there are many actions risk teams could take — either before or after — to minimize the impact of the disaster. In this blog, we will be focusing on what risk teams can do once the disaster has already happened.

During hard markets (such as the one we are in now), the prospect of self-insurance becomes more appealing for many organizations since they won’t be as reliant on market conditions. One of the most common ways organizations can self-insure and stabilize their risk transfer costs is to form a captive. In today’s blog, we want to help you determine whether captives are right for your organization. We’ll be delving into the different types of captives, the benefits of forming one, and other important considerations.

In the last few years, the risk management industry has experienced a tremendous shuffle as many professionals retired or moved to different companies. When these professionals leave their companies, they take with them decades of experience and invaluable institutional knowledge with them, leaving their previous employers vulnerable. It is now imperative for companies to enhance their efforts in preserving institutional knowledge as workers come and go.

It’s indisputable that cyber attacks have become more prevalent and sophisticated. Yet, affordable and comprehensive cyber insurance is difficult to get a hold of. In this blog, we will be sharing the state of cyber risks and insurance, and then share some tips on how risk managers can demonstrate to insurers their commitment to cybersecurity.

The ongoing inflation is something we haven’t seen in decades. It has undeniably impacted risk managers in their work, from increases in insurance policies, rising costs to recover from incidents, coverage gaps, and more. In this blog, we will take a closer look at how inflation is affecting risk management and share tips on what risk managers can do to combat the inflationary environment we’re in.

In the last couple of years, we saw disruptions that severely impacted supply chain globally, from the COVID-19 pandemic to wars and natural catastrophes. In most organizations, risk managers play an essential role in protecting companies and maintaining supply chain visibility in the face of disruption. In this blog, we will look back on supply chain lessons from the past year and provide tips to protect your organization’s supply chain operations.