Sat, April 2 | Managing Global Risks Comes Down to Relationships, These Risk Managers Share 

From recent events such as the Russia/Ukraine war, most everyone has realized that a crisis in on region can expose us all in ways we may have not imagined. Quality communication from a risk manager relaying their needs and objectives will help carriers craft the best program to deliver peace of mind for all parties. (Continue reading) 

Mon, April 4 | Workplace Safety More Important Than Ever for Employed Americans 

According to a new State of Employee Safety Report from AlertMedia, 90% of American workers believe their organization has a duty of care to protect employees from unnecessary risk when working or traveling. The study also found that 82% believe this obligation extends to employees working remotely. (Continue reading) 

Wed, April 6 | FedEx CEO reveals summertime push on autonomous trucks 

FedEx will be making a push into autonomous trucks starting in June. Marsh McLennan  has noted that insurance will need to offer more products related to liability coverage or hybrid coverage with the increased presence of autonomous vehicles. (Continue reading) 

Thu, April 7 | Appeals court to decide if workers' comp covers officer's PTSD 

An appeals court will hear arguments over workers’ comp benefits for an officer who suffered PTSD from a February 2018 mass school shooting. The court will decide if the benefits should be pegged to the February 14, 2018 shooting date or the November 2018 date when the officer was placed on administrative leave. The timing is important since a law expanding benefits took effect on October 1, 2018. (Continue reading) 

Fri, April 8 | PFAS, Microplastics, Baby Food: Emerging Casualty Risks Keep Coming 

According to Ania Caurso, casualty practice leader at Gallagher, risks are “coming in more furious and faster than five or 10 years ago.” Newer losses for insurers include litigation involving opiates, talcum powder, weed killer, traumatic brain injuries and also workplace claims. The list is growing with risks in PFAS, microplastics, and baby food emerging.  (Continue reading) 

Supply Chain News 

• Tue, Apr 5 | Fed’s Brainard Says Reducing Elevated Inflation ‘Is of Paramount Importance’ 

• Thu, Apr 7 | Walmart Dangles $110,000 Starting Pay to Lure Truck Drivers 

• Thu, Apr 7 | Inflation Ate Your Last Raise. Here’s How to Get a Bigger One. 

Coronavirus News  

• Wed, Apr 6 | Biden orders push on long COVID, pandemic’s shadowy mystery 

• Thu, Apr 7 | US experts wrestle with how to update COVID-19 vaccines 

Climate & Environment News 

• Mon, Apr 4 | The world is running out of options to hit climate goals, U.N. report shows 

• Tue, Apr 5 | UN: 18 nations have gone green on climate, raked in green 

• Wed, Apr 6 | Residents clear storm debris as more severe weather looms 

• Thu, Apr 7 | Climate-Reporting Rules Could Let Companies Look Greener Than They Are