As the threats faced by businesses continue to grow ever-more complex, the spectrum of responsibilities handled by risk managers widens in tandem. And while that greatly expanding portfolio of challenges is not necessarily reflected in ballooning compensation packages, salaries in the field do remain steadyand job satisfaction remains high.

Brian Duperreault, president and CEO of Marsh & McLennan Cos., has been named chairman of the Federal Advisory Committee on Insurance (FACI). The announcement was made March 30 by Marsh & McLennan, following the committees first meeting.

Accurence Inc., a provider of on-site-inspection and automated-scoping software for property-insurance claims adjusters, has announced a long-term strategic alliance with First Choice Repair.

Co-operative Insurance Cos. became the 66th company member of the Trusted Choice consumer-branding program for independent insurance agents and brokers.

National Underwriters Risk Managers Advisory Board members are some of the industrys most experienced and honored risk-management professionals. They serve as an essential resource, making sure we are delivering the most timely, accurate and actionable information to our readers. As youll see from their bios below, this is an extraordinarily...

Bancassurance, a concept virtually unheard of prior to 2000, has since gained importance in many countries, particularly in India and China.

In order to apply force to far-reaching and ever-evolving schemes, insurers will also need to overcome some substantial impediments to investigation. Anthony Roman, head of global security and risk-management firm Roman & Associates, outlines 10 key obstacles that require careful consideration:

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