Loss Control

A history of well-publicized events of sexual abuse in the Catholic Church have led to much soul-searching, resulting in risk-management guidelines and procedures to protect children and youth that have lowered injuries as well as claims, according to a priest and risk manager for the church.

Many municipalities have no art theft investigation resources. As a result, underwriters, risk managers, and claims professionals must be vigilant.

A New Jersey man claimed his tractor was stolen but investigators disagree.

What steps can an average person take to mitigate their own exposure in the event of an earthquake or hurricane?

Because terrorist acts have unique characteristics that are unlike natural disasters, traditional loss-prevention tools often fall short when preparing for this risk, according to the Insurance Institute for Business & Home Safety (IBHS).

Global natural catastrophes have made 2011 the highest loss year on record after just the first six monthscreating opportunities for risk managers to review coverage and issues such as supply-chain disruption, according to an industry expert.