It Could Have Been Worse. An Update on COVID-19 Impact on Workers’ Compensation. February 9, 2021 By Andrew G. Simpson While it obviously presented challenges, 2020 is looking like it may not have been such a bad year for workers’...
Climate Models Are Not Designed for Use by Financial Markets, Scientists Warn February 8, 2021 By Matthew Green Misuse of climate models could pose a growing risk to financial markets by giving investors a false sense of certainty...
Researchers Say Machine Learning Boosts Defense Against Multi-Stage Cyber Attacks February 8, 2021 A machine learning algorithm may give organizations a powerful and cost-effective tool for defending against attacks on vulnerable computer networks...
Banks See Rise Rise in ‘Smash-and-Grab’ Thefts from Automated Teller Machines February 8, 2021 By Jim Sams Convicted bank robber Willie Sutton, when asked why he robbed banks, famously said, “because that’s where the money is.” In...
Many UK Companies Report Difficulties with Post-Brexit Trade Arrangements: HSBC February 5, 2021 By Andy Bruce LONDON – Around 40% of British companies that import and export said the shift to a new trading arrangement with...
3 Ways COVID-19 Will Continue to Impact Insurance Industry in 2021 February 5, 2021 The effects of the COVID-19 pandemic will be felt by the insurance industry and its customers well into 2021 as...
Workers’ Compensation Underwriters Under the Gun to Understand Pandemic Data February 4, 2021 Workers’ compensation underwriters are about to be tested in the marketplace like never before. While the current situation is not...
Property Catastrophe Bond Placement Reaches Record in 2020 and Q4: Aon February 4, 2021 Approximately $11 billion of property catastrophe bond limit was placed in 2020, the highest on record, according to a new...
Commercial Insurance Prices Rose 22% in Q4, but Some Lines Began to Plateau: Marsh February 4, 2021 Global commercial insurance prices increased 22% in the fourth quarter of 2020, according to the Global Insurance Market Index released...
Fed Survey Shows Most Small Businesses Lost Sales Due to Pandemic February 4, 2021 By Jonnelle Marte The vast majority of U.S. small businesses took a hit to their revenue last year because of the coronavirus pandemic,...