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War, Inflation, Polarization Driving Global Increase in Political Risk

Inflation, social inequality, environmental concerns, political polarization and the Russia-Ukraine war are among factors that are leading to an increase risk of civil unrest around the world, according to two reports released by industry analysts in the past month. A …

Allianz Survey: Business Interruption, Pandemic and Cyber Top Risk Manager Concerns

Business interruption was rated as the most dire risk to global businesses in 2020, according to risk management experts in 92 countries surveyed by Allianz Global Corporate & Specialty. Allianz said in its annual Risk Barometer report that business interruption …

Aon: Mega Claims Driving Hardening of Hospital and Physician Liability Market

At first blush, it appears all is well within the hospital and physician professional liability market: For claims costing less than $2 million, severity is projected to increase 2% and frequency is expected to be flat, according to an analysis …

Risk Managers Form Political Action Committee

Risk managers have started a new political action committee to support the campaigns of candidates for Congress. The Risk and Insurance Management Society (RIMS) has registered the new PAC with the Federal Election Commission. Scott Clark, president of RIMS, said …