Read the English version Leçons tirées de la planification d'urgence contre de multiples risques Les événements météorologiques à grande échelle tels que cyclones, inondations et sécheresses deviennent de plus en plus fréquents et de moins en moins…

Last month the great and good of the toy industry gathered in New York for the annual Toy of the Year awards where prizes are handed out for everything from ‘Most Collectable’ to ‘Action Figure of the Year’. Thanks to the phenomenal success of films …

Much has been said about constructing training programs that enhance business performance, but the impact of training on the colleague deserves just as much attention. At a time when employee churn is at an all-time high, particularly in the insuranc…

Spring might be on the way, but a spate of negative headlines has many automotive manufacturers still feeling the winter blues. Plummeting stock markets are likely to hurt new car sales as people hold off on purchases, while the threat of a global ou…

Contigo last week re-announced its six-month-old recall of kids' cleanable water bottles because the drinking spout could detach, posing a choking hazard to children. Like any product recall involving a children’s product, the announcement is generat…

The Sedgwick family has suffered a tremendous loss with the recent passing of our esteemed founder, Robert “Bob” Young, at the age of 83.   Bob’s transformational impact on the insurance industry cannot be overstated. Far ahead of his time…

Given the huge array of devices that use Bluetooth – everything from speakers to smartwatches – it’s no surprise it’s a favourite target of hackers. Security researchers have found dozens of Bluetooth weaknesses in the last few years, including KNOB …

My personal interest in mindfulness started on August 11, 2017 when my wife was diagnosed with a form of blood cancer in the bones. Stress on the entire family from the 18-month process of preparation for a stem cell transplant, the actual stem cell …

As we continue to face an opioid crisis, insurance adjusters need to make health and safety a focus during the inspection of a claim. It is essential to be aware of the potential health risks you could be facing, as today there is a real possibility …

Consumers around the world are fearful about the latest novel coronavirus (currently named “2019-nCoV”), which has so far infected tens of thousands of people and killed hundreds more. As with any major viral outbreak, concerns arise over the safety …

In the aftermath of widespread romaine lettuce, flour, and chicken-strip recalls in 2019, the U.S. PIRG Education Fund is calling for upgrades to food-safety regulation in the 2020 edition of its food safety report, “How Safe is Our Food?” In most c…

Owners in the agricultural industry are faced with many safety exposures, but there are proactive steps to take in reducing those exposures. Injuries do not have to be the cost of doing business. But how can we change the mindset and make a measurabl…

Last week Vox published a deep dive on some of the greatest myths surrounding the fashion industry, and debunking some famous ‘stats’ about the impact of clothing manufacturing. It turns out that a lot of the things we thought we knew about fashion m…

Four countries have flagged food poisoning concerns in consignments of oysters this week. France, Denmark, Spain and the United Kingdom notified authorities and withdrew thousands of oysters from the market after they tested positive for norovirus…

Technology advancements can present challenges in any industry, but the benefits and opportunities often outweigh them. Recently in the automotive space, we’ve noticed a greater demand for claims adjusting support involving the deployment of advanced…