While risk managers with traditional skills are still in the majority, a large group of risk managers40 percentexhibit non-traditional characteristics, and are drivers and evangelists, with more social skills and charm, according to a study based on profiling methodology.

To remain viable, reinsurers need to be looking to the future, recognizing that their customer base will be seeing substantial transformation, according to a study by PricewaterhouseCoopers.

Mayor Michael Bloombergs handling of Hurricane Irene has boosted his overall approval rating to 54 percent, up from 45 percent on July 27, according to a survey released today by Quinnipiac University.

A group of chief risk officers from 23 leading North American property & casualty and life insurers announced the formation of the North American CRO Council.

Because terrorist acts have unique characteristics that are unlike natural disasters, traditional loss-prevention tools often fall short when preparing for this risk, according to the Insurance Institute for Business & Home Safety.

Because terrorist acts have unique characteristics that are unlike natural disasters, traditional loss-prevention tools often fall short when preparing for this risk, according to the Insurance Institute for Business & Home Safety.

Even with the best risk management plans in place, including a backup generator and two sump-pumps in the basement, some things just cant be anticipated. This is the main lesson from Hurricane Irene.

Even with the best risk management plans in place, including a backup generator and two sump-pumps in the basement, some things just cant be anticipated. This is the main lesson from Hurricane Irene.