The Spreadsheet Ceiling: How to Break Free and Scale Your MGA October 8, 2025 By adrian Growth is the goal of every MGA, but with growth comes scrutiny. Carriers, reinsurers, and investors don’t just want to see premium on the books; they want evidence of underwriting discipline, operational efficiency, and data they can trust. That expectation creates a critical turning point for many MGAs: the moment when the systems that helped … Continued
Building TRUST in AI: A Framework for Risk & Insurance Leaders September 29, 2025 By adrian Artificial intelligence (AI) dominates the conversation in practically every industry. And risk and insurance leaders are no exception. From underwriting to claims to compliance, leaders are told that adopting AI is no longer optional. But in high-stakes, regulated environments, rushing into adoption can create more risk than reward. That’s why it helps to have a … Continued
Beyond Compliance: Tackling AI Risk Management with NIST’s New Overlays September 23, 2025 By adrian Many of the risks companies face these days feel like ideas that were science fiction just a few years ago. None feel like stepping into the unknown more than AI. Your IT department has likely already come up with safeguards against some of the risks associated with GenAI, but is your enterprise ready for AI … Continued
3 Ways EHS Leaders Drive Impact with Integrated Systems September 22, 2025 By adrian Workplace safety has evolved beyond just compliance. Today’s safety ideals require a broadened focus on enterprise risk, protecting financial performance, and building organizational resilience to ensure proper organizational buy-in that results in safer workers. Consider this: In 2023, workplace injuries cost U.S. businesses over $175 billion* in lost wages, medical care, and administrative expenses. Those … Continued
Scaling Enterprise Risk Management in High-Risk Industries: Tools that Close the Gaps September 8, 2025 By adrian Missing critical risks in environments like healthcare, construction, manufacturing, or transportation can trigger workplace accidents, regulatory breaches, and multi-million-dollar financial losses. Fatalities in the workplace may be the greatest illustration of unabated critical risk. Even with advances in safety protocols today, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reports that workplace fatalities continue to hover around … Continued
How Healthcare Organizations Can Use Data to Take Control of Risk Financing September 5, 2025 By adrian Medical liability insurance premiums continue to climb nationwide for the sixth consecutive year. According to the American Medical Association’s Policy Research Perspectives Report1, nearly 50% of reported premiums rose in 2024 — up dramatically from just a 13.7% in 2018. Some states face especially steep hikes, such as Hawaii (50%), Pennsylvania (49%), and Montana (33%), … Continued
The 80/20 Advantage: Accelerating Insurance Transformation with the Right Balance of Standards and Custom Configuration August 6, 2025 By adrian It’s an all-too-common scenario: A mid-sized regional insurer recognizes that their legacy system is holding them back. Customer expectations are evolving while internal processes are lagging, and the pressure to digitize has shifted from someday to right now. So, when leadership greenlights a major platform transformation, the mood is optimistic. The vendor they select promises … Continued
Top 5 OSHA Violations in Manufacturing July 23, 2025 By adrian We examine the top Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) violations in the manufacturing sector for 2024 and how investing in the right technology can help your organization prevent future violations. If you’re like most risk and safety professionals, you keep an eye out for the annual release of the list of the top OSHA … Continued
The First-Mover Advantage: Here’s How to Jump Start Your P&C Digital Transformation July 15, 2025 By adrian From evolving customer expectations to emerging risks and economic uncertainty, rapid industry change has left P&C insurance organizations facing a pivotal question: Are we adapting fast enough? For many carriers, MGAs, TPAs, and risk pooling entities, the answer lies in how they approach digital transformation. While some are cautiously waiting on the sidelines, others are … Continued
How to Close the Gap Between Risk Assessment and Risk Reduction July 11, 2025 By adrian It’s a common scenario: a safety walk is completed, hazards are documented, and risks may even be scored for severity. The risks are identified, but then what? Too often, that’s where the process stops. Observations are filed away in spreadsheets or siloed systems with no clear next steps. There’s no ownership, resolution timeline, or … Continued