Picture a work day that begins like this: You step out of your house and into your self-driving vehicle, which carries you comfortably and safely to your office while you read the newspaper. After dropping you off, the car returns …
In the rapid rollout of mobile app-based ridesharing services that compete with traditional taxicabs and other urban transportation, taxi businesses have bristled over the higher insurance costs they must bear compared to what drivers for Uber, Lyft, Sidecar and other …
Following the lead of a pioneering few, more states around the country are warming up to the idea of legalizing marijuana use for medical or recreational purposes, or both. But with legalized pot still in its infancy, it may be …
Protecting clients against growing and poorly understood risks associated with information technology system failures is a leading concern of the insurance industry today, a group of underwriters and brokers told risk managers this week. Along with cyber security, the insurance …
Appalachian State University’s risk management student team has been named the winner of the Spencer-RIMS Risk Management Challenge. The announcement was made at the RIMS 2015 Conference & Exhibition Finale, by RIMS Executive Director Mary Roth. Established in 1979 to …
A broker who does not fully understand a client’s business or lacks direct links with insurers may not only fall short in advising on coverage but can cause headaches on all sides of the insurance relationship, a policyholder attorney with …
Rick Roberts of Ensign-Bickford Industries assumed the presidency of the risk management organization RIMS for the 2015 term on Jan. 1. Roberts is the director of Risk Management and Employee Benefits for Ensign-Bickford Industries Inc. He has been a member …
