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Legalized marijuana: Opportunity or time bomb? – Part 1

Patricia L. Harman | April 01, 2019

The legalization of marijuana across the country raises multiple issues for carriers that are determining whether to enter into this new economy.

Features

Risk management in elder care facilities

John Gardella, Esq. | April 16, 2019

As Americans age, the population in long-term care facilities will increase, as will the risks of caring for those residents.

Unlocking the secrets to technological transformation in claims

Jim Kinzie | April 22, 2019

Analytics are changing the way carriers identify and address high-risk claims, and saving them money in the process.

Ride-hailing services highlight new risks

Gary Anderberg | April 24, 2019

Companies should understand who bears responsibility in the event of an incident involving their employees.

Storm safety and recovery

Keith Daleb and Bob Marinelli | April 17, 2019

Proactive measures and rapid response are influencing how insurers prepare policyholders for catastrophes.

Claims Queue

On-demand meal delivery risks

Hannah Smith JD | April 25, 2019

Just like ride-sharing companies, meal delivery drivers may not be covered in the event of an accident.

Claims Management

Unintended risks of social movements

Kim Noble, CPCU | April 29, 2019

Well-intentioned social movements have created some possible liabilities for employers with current and future employees.

Technical Notebook

Defective vertical baler injures worker

Jeff Warren, Ph.D., PE, CSP | February 13, 2019

A steel pin failed, crushing the arm of a butcher shop employee. Who was liable for this claim?

Risk Management

The rise of reputational risk

Jenean Meier | April 30, 2019

Social media has shortened the amount of time it takes bad news to spread. Whether it’s true or not, the damage is done.

Technology Watch

Protecting your customers’ personal data

Jeffrey W. Brown | April 23, 2019

Here are four specific steps carriers can take to protect their client records against a cyberattack.

Iconoclast

Adjuster risk management tools – Part 3

Ken Brownlee, CPCU | April 26, 2019

Learning how to identify, avoid and mitigate hazards.

Editor’s Note

Cannabis is serious business — an editor's note

Patricia L. Harman | April 12, 2019

Despite the very real conflicts between federal and state laws, carriers and other ancillary businesses are finding the manufacture and sale of cannabis very profitable.

National Report

New legislation could affect cybersecurity, counterfeit airbags & storm chasers

Matthew J. Smith, Esq. | March 08, 2019

Bills in several states could have a negative impact on insurance carriers and their fraud-fighting efforts.

Reporter’s Notebook

Cyber risk is getting personal

Patricia L. Harman | April 09, 2019

While businesses are still targets of cyber events, hackers are finding creative ways to steal from individuals.

Claims Magazine - April 2019