Tag Archives: video

Video: Taking the Offensive Against Defensive Medicine

by Paul Greve, May 6, 2013 | Posted in Health Care

In a WillisTV interview from the floor of RIMS, I spoke to Colleen McCarthy about the progress many of us hope to see in addressing the problem of defensive medicine—and about the issues created by some of the solutions arising … Continue reading →

Video: Cyber Trends and Reaction to the SEC’s Cyber Guidelines

by Tom Srail, May 2, 2013 | Posted in Cyber Risk

Last week I had the chance to chat with Colleen McCarthy of WillisTV about trends in the cyber marketplace. To sum up, things are busy in the world of cyber insurance. Lots of claims are coming in and lots of … Continue reading →

Video – The Buzz from RIMS: Global Risks, Global Response

by George Haitsch, April 30, 2013 | Posted in Global Risks

From the floor at RIMS in Los Angeles last week, I spoke with Colleen McCarthy about the big risks on the minds risk managers: from the natural catastrophes that dominated 2012 to the horrific blasts that recently rocked the Boston … Continue reading →

Willis Deputy CEO Steve Hearn: Extension of TRIA is Critical

by Colleen McCarthy, April 23, 2013 | Posted in Terrorism

Steve Hearn, Deputy CEO, Willis Group Holdings, spoke with A.M. Best from the RIMS 2013 Conference about the importance of renewing the TRIA, the terrorism insurance backstop, lessons learned from Hurricane Sandy, and innovation in the insurance industry. Continue reading →

Video: The Risk Management World Getting Smarter

by Guest Blogger, April 15, 2013 | Posted in Claim & Risk Control

The risk management world keeps getting smarter about risk management. We’ve got more sophisticated tools and better data analytics. That means more precise measurement of what’s happening. That, in turn, means more accurate predictions of loss and sustainable premium levels. … Continue reading →

Cyber Risks: The Warnings are There, Now it is Time to Act

by Christopher Keegan, February 4, 2013 | Posted in Cyber Risk

Companies are still not dedicating enough time to developing their cyber risk mitigation strategies according to a recent report by the Federation of European Risk Management Associations (FERMA). Despite 76% of respondents stating that information security and privacy had become … Continue reading →

3 Key Hedge Fund Issues for 2013

by Richard Magrann-Wells, January 7, 2013 | Posted in Cyber Risk, Directors & Officers, Financial Services

While not burdened with all the same regulation as other financial institutions, hedge funds face their own special challenges. As 2013 approached, I asked fellow bloggers Chris Keegan and Ann Longmore their take on the most critical issues for hedge … Continue reading →

Video: The Devil is in the Detail: Hurricane Sandy-Related Insurance Claim Issues Beginning to Emerge

by Colleen McCarthy, December 17, 2012 | Posted in weather risk

As Hurricane Sandy-related insurance claims move into the next phase of the adjustment process, several key issues are beginning to emerge.  Continue reading →

Video: Sandy’s Price Tag Keeps Climbing

by Colleen McCarthy, November 15, 2012 | Posted in North America, weather risk

The Wall Street Journal reported today that catastrophe modeling firm Risk Management Solutions is telling clients that insured losses from Hurricane Sandy could reach $25 billion or more, the highest potential estimate reported since the storm struck two weeks ago. Continue reading →

Video: Cleaning Up Environmental Claims After Sandy

by Anthony Wagar, November 13, 2012 | Posted in Environmental Liability, weather risk

There’ll be a lot of complex claim scenarios following the natural disaster named Sandy that struck the heart of America’s most populous region. Among the most complicated will be those that involve the release of hazardous contaminants or pollutants. Continue reading →