Risk

Cat Data

A new service will enable primary insurance companies, reinsurers, brokers and other interested entities to receive, for the first time, industry-wide data about catastrophes in Canada.;

May 31, 2010

5 min read

Diving into Social Media

Social media's popularity in other industries has not extended far into the realm of insurance, although more brokers than insurers have taken the plunge. The industry's attitude of "show me the business model before we invest" may be prudent, but it also means any opportunities will be either missed or realized only by early adopters.

May 31, 2010

12 min read

Detail-Oriented

RIMS 2010 Annual Conference and Exhibition (Boston); Considering an appropriate level of detail is crucial not only in lowering insurance costs and purchasing accurate coverage amounts, but also in developing high-level risk management standards.

May 31, 2010

5 min read

Unpacking the Data Suitcase

The Information Era has led to the development of new technologies for storing digital information, creating novel data risks to manage.

May 31, 2010

4 min read