Category Archives: Claim & Risk Control

Claims Portal Registration: Searching for the Answer

by Willis Towers Watson, July 22, 2013 | Posted in Claim & Risk Control

claims portal, employers' liability, public liability, ministry of justice, UK government, claims, road traffic accident claims

At the end of July 2013 the UK Government is extending the existing electronic Road Traffic Accident (RTA) claims portal in England and Wales to include employers’ liability (EL) and public liability (PL) claims valued up to £25,000. Continue reading →

Overwhelming Majority of Risk Managers do not Believe ERM can Change Organisational Behaviour

by Nathan Hambrook-Skinner, June 13, 2013 | Posted in Claim & Risk Control

ERM, risk management, risk manager, Airmic conference

91% of the risk managers who attended a workshop hosted by Willis at this year’s Airmic conference do not see ERM as a vehicle that can change organisational behaviour. Continue reading →

A Timely Reminder…Basis Clauses and Warranties

by Richard Ryan, May 22, 2013 | Posted in Claim & Risk Control

Lawbooks

“Basis” clauses and warranties will always raise questions and helpfully Mr Justice Akenhead clarified the law in a case late last year, namely Genesis Housing Association Limited v Liberty Syndicate Management Limited for and on behalf of Syndicate 4472 at … Continue reading →

Video: The Risk Management World Getting Smarter

by Eric Joost, April 15, 2013 | Posted in Claim & Risk Control

Eric Joost speaks about the Spring 2013 Marketplace Realities report

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 →

DANGER AHEAD? Forecasting the Future of Where Crime and Violence May Strike

by Kevin Wilkes, March 5, 2013 | Posted in Claim & Risk Control

Parking Garage (dark)

The ability to anticipate risk, recognize early indicators of criminal activity, and alert key decision makers to impending trouble is a priceless gift. Determining if your property is or may soon find itself in harm’s way should be a topic of great importance to any organization. Continue reading →

Emerging Security Risk of 2013: Death by Cyber

by Kevin Wilkes, January 23, 2013 | Posted in Claim & Risk Control, Cyber Risk

Emerging Risks

The legitimate potential for cyber-attack upon the United States’—or upon any country’s—infrastructure, and businesses will continue to be a major risk in 2013 and well beyond. Continue reading →

What Risks Will Emerge in 2013?

by Sarah Robson, January 23, 2013 | Posted in Analytics, Captives, Claim & Risk Control, Cyber Risk, Directors & Officers, Financial Services, Kidnap & Ransom, Latin America, Mining, Reinsurance, Terrorism

Emerging Risks

We look ahead for the risks businesses should prepare for in 2013. Read their predictions and vote for the one most likely to affect your business this year. Continue reading →

Prepare Your Business for the Worst Flu Season in a Decade

by Willis Towers Watson, January 17, 2013 | Posted in Claim & Risk Control

Across the United States, businesses and households are scrambling to respond to the challenges posed by this years’ influenza outbreak.  While the impact on mortality has been held in check by the advances science has made in vaccinations and post-exposure … Continue reading →

In the Cross-Hairs of Risk: Preparing for Catastrophic Acts of Violence

by Kevin Wilkes, December 17, 2012 | Posted in Claim & Risk Control

Candle

UPDATE: During my 17 years of service in the law enforcement profession I have had the unfortunate opportunity to view in close detail and experience some of life’s most tragic and gut-wrenching moments. While  in public service and even now, … Continue reading →

In the Cross-Hairs of Risk: Preparing for Catastrophic Acts of Violence

by Kevin Wilkes, December 17, 2012 | Posted in Claim & Risk Control

Candle

UPDATE: During my 17 years of service in the law enforcement profession I have had the unfortunate opportunity to view in close detail and experience some of life’s most tragic and gut-wrenching moments. While  in public service and even now, … Continue reading →