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After the Shooting: A Tale of Two Recoveries

After the Shooting: A Tale of Two Recoveries

How the Aurora cinema and Wisconsin spa confronted tragedy after massacres at their places of business.

 

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Faithful Risk Management

Faithful Risk Management

Risk management is commonplace within corporations, but houses of worship are lagging behind.

 

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The Risk of Charismatic Leaders

The Risk of Charismatic Leaders

When it comes to hiring a successful CEO charisma is a trait to be avoided.

 
 

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Scared in the C-suite

Scared in the C-suite

Executives have become paranoid about regulations, but with good reason.

 
Digital Dependence

Digital Dependence

For most, a day without internet would seem like civilization had regressed back to the times of stone tablets.

 
The Hidden Value of Historic Insurance Coverage

The Hidden Value of Historic Insurance Coverage

Before a proposed merger or acquisition, companies must consider all historic coverage implications.

 
Women Can Thrive in Business by “Leaning In” and Embracing Risk

Women Can Thrive in Business by “Leaning In” and Embracing Risk

Reviewing Facebook COO Sheryl Sandberg’s recent book “Lean In.”

 
Practical ERM Advice for Risk Managers of All Experience Levels

Practical ERM Advice for Risk Managers of All Experience Levels

A basic risk management foundation defines ERM and outlines its benefits.

 
Dining on Deception: The Rising Risk of Food Fraud

Dining on Deception: The Rising Risk of Food Fraud

Consumers are being tricked by mislabeled food at stores and restaurants. How is food fraud spreading and what is being done?

 
No Trends in Tornadoes

No Trends in Tornadoes

Are there really more tornadoes than ever?

 
Should Floridians Expect a Hurricane in 2013?

Should Floridians Expect a Hurricane in 2013?

The 2013 hurricane season predictions and the potential cost of a modern-day Miami superstorm.

 
Social Media and Business Continuity Planning

Social Media and Business Continuity Planning

Social media can affect business continuity in countless ways, but the following steps can help companies improve their crisis response.

 
Worst-Case Planning: 10 Steps to Effective Crisis Response

Worst-Case Planning: 10 Steps to Effective Crisis Response

With social media’s rising influence, a crisis can do irreparable harm to a company’s brand.

 
Communicating Risk to Any Audience

Communicating Risk to Any Audience

Authors Amy Su Jen and Mariel Maignan Wilkins teach risk managers that even introverts can captivate a crowd.

 
Showrooming Risk and Retail Price Wars

Showrooming Risk and Retail Price Wars

The shopping trend of “showrooming” threatens the profits of brick-and-mortar retail stores.

 
The War on Error: Human Error as a Strategic Risk Management Concern

The War on Error: Human Error as a Strategic Risk Management Concern

Some organizations have flown the flag of surrender, but attacking mistakes stragetically has huge payoffs.

 
Overcoming Obstacles to Recovering Settlement Costs from Insurers

Overcoming Obstacles to Recovering Settlement Costs from Insurers

Insurance companies are slow to pay out for settlement costs — if they agree to pay at all. Here are some ways to improve the odds.

 
The Insurance Industry’s Rising Reputation

The Insurance Industry’s Rising Reputation

Insurance has a crummy reputation — but it may be improving.