Within the U.S., 44 states offer some form of gambling — either in land-based buildings or “floating” large vessels and riverboats, a clever way to bypass local opposition to legalized gambling. Some “riverboats” are stationary buildings staged…
One billion people globally are at risk of experiencing a flood. In the UK alone, an estimated 5.2 million homes and businesses are at risk. And the probability of flooding is increasing with climate change. Increased winter rainfall — projecte…
It’s no secret that healthcare systems can be difficult to navigate. When care is associated with an injury or illness incurred on the job, the complexities of the workers’ compensation system may further compound the challenges. Many employers opt t…
Discussions are common within the claims industry about the ins-and-outs of the workers’ compensation claims process and the importance of ensuring an injured employee’s case crosses the finish line to settlement. But between point A and point B, the…
Behind laboratory doors nationwide, groundbreaking genetic analyses and unprecedented technological advancements are changing healthcare as we know it. Genomic sequencing can enable scientists to stratify cancer, characterize genetic diseases and dev…
For those living in hurricane prone areas, it's critical to begin developing a catastrophe plan. While we can't predict what's coming our way, we know that the Atlantic hurricane season — running from June 1 to November 30 — will bring ne…
There has never been a more critical time for us to understand the nuances of environmental sustainability, a circular economy and waste management. Whether you’re a private company, in the public sector, represent a local community or an individual …
Between elevated alcohol consumption during COVID-19 lockdowns and new distilleries popping up across America, the spirits market is booming — and shows no signs of slowing down. Grand View Research foresees a compound annual growth rate of 30.…
When goods and machinery are produced on one side of the world and shipped to another, challenges arise. After a loss, there are documents to review, shipping regulations to navigate and liability issues to uncover. Whether a company is shipping peri…
In December 2022, extreme winter weather conditions caused power outages and freezing pipes across the United States — damaging properties and displacing residents. In the days that followed, our temporary housing team took on an increased clai…
As reported in the Financial Times, on 31 August 2022, the head of one of the world’s largest building materials companies confirmed that he’s seeing a ‘second wave of cost increases’ following the surge in gas prices. Spiralling energy prices are …
As the medical imagining sector continues to rapidly grow, so do the risks of malfunction and catastrophic failure in its technology. Imaging equipment manufacturers are the primary service providers for equipment repairs, however, there can be a wid…
After plowing through the Caribbean, Hurricane Ian made landfall in southwest Florida on Sept. 28 as a dangerous Category 4 storm. The catastrophic event took the lives of nearly 150 people and caused an estimated $70 billion in property damage in th…
All too often, we see claims where an insufficient Maximum Indemnity Period (MIP) has been set — resulting in serious consequences related to the recovery of the policyholder’s business. When the MIP — known as the time interval for insur…
Nearly one year ago, an Auckland-based manufacturer experienced a major fire that had a devastating impact. With the business, brand and the livelihoods of 50 employees at stake, the range of immediate concerns and challenges went beyond anything the…