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Communication

Use Technology To Communicate Safety Guidelines

Stokes McIntyre, Shahin Aftabizadeh | October 13, 2021

Stokes McIntyre looks at how workers can best manage the countless messages and guidance that assail them daily.

Political Risk

Insurance Industry Response to Climate Change

Daniel Wagner | October 13, 2021

Insurers generally have been too slow to get on the "green" bandwagon. Daniel Wagner reviews their promises and actions.

Workers Compensation Issues

State of the Insurance Marketplace

Mark Walls | October 13, 2021

An executive panel discusses the commercial insurance market across multiple lines and the outlook for the future.

Political Risk

Investing in Developing Country Infrastructure

Daniel Wagner | October 8, 2021

Partnering with multilateral development banks helps avoid political risk and increases the chances of success, per Daniel Wagner.

Employee Well-Being

Understanding the Suicidal Person

Sally Spencer-Thomas | September 23, 2021

Dr. Sally Spencer-Thomas relates research showing suicide as a significant preventable public health problem.

Construction Safety

In Construction, Tools—Not Workers—May Pose the Danger

TJ Lyons | September 16, 2021

By relating one incident, TJ Lyons shows the importance of examining the safety of tools, workers, and training.

Wrap-Up Programs

Wrap-Up Insurance Credit Methodologies

Tim Walsh | September 15, 2021

Tim Walsh explains the variables critical for enrolled contractors to understand when they bid on a wrap-up project.

Construction Safety

Measuring the Effectiveness of Quality Management Systems

Peter Furst | September 15, 2021

Peter Furst discusses ways to improve the construction process for all.

Reinsurance

The Reinsurer's Right to Information

Larry Schiffer | September 15, 2021

Access to records clauses grant reinsurers the right to inspect the ceding company's records. Larry Schiffer examines their enforceability and scope.

Employee Well-Being

Language Matters: Why We Don't Say "Committed Suicide"

Sally Spencer-Thomas | September 15, 2021

We must talk about suicide if we are going to get in front of it. Sally Spencer-Thomas examines our response.