Commentary

Fear is an incredible motivator when it comes to risk managementjust look at how fast were moving to mitigate the Ebola exposure! I just wish we had the same sense of urgency about much bigger, but harder to manage threats.

The phenomenon of telematics wireless technology that lets cars connect and communicate with enterprise applications has attracted attention among insurance carriers worldwide over the past couple of years. Here's what it might mean.

A long-term informational campaign launched by leading insurance education groups to raise awareness about careers in the industry is a good start towards recruiting more young talent into a business starved for new blood.

Big Data rules -- which translates to a greater need for Cyber Insurance and careful risk management.

Just a few years ago, agencies viewed professional employer organizations (PEOs) as competition. But recent changes have positioned them as potential collaborators.

In this dynamic environment, risk managers can take steps to improve their captives profitability, essentially by reducing operating costs.