Public Sector Risk

Even though the National Transportation Safety Boards recommendation that all cellphone use be banned in automobiles has been nixed by the U.S. transportation secretary, the suggestion is applauded by some corporate and public-entity risk managers.

With the National Flood Insurance Program finally provided breathing space until May 31 through one of President Obamas last actions of 2011 on Dec. 23, industry officials now say one of their top priorities in the New Year is to ensure the latest short-term extension is the last.

With the National Flood Insurance Program finally provided breathing space until May 31 through one of President Obamas last actions of 2011 on Dec. 23, industry officials now say one of their top priorities in the New Year is to ensure the latest short-term extension is the last.

Enterprise risk management continued to move more toward the mainstream in Corporate America this year, with its implementation being driven by anxious boards and by CEOs more acutely aware than ever of the need to understand and mitigate existential threats.

While the words sexy and insurance seldom appear in the same sentence, cyber liability changed that in 2011.

Recent Santa Ana winds in the West and high winds in the East have raised awareness to the roofs of businesses and homes, which are most vulnerable to damage.