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RODD ZOLKOS

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IHRR Film Event – KOSI: Injustice with millions of villagers and revolt by Kosi River

KOSI: Injustice with millions of villagers and revolt by Kosi River investigates the injustice faced by 55 families who reside within the embankment of the Koisi River that flows between India and Nepal. A powerful and hard-hitting documentary,…

How audit committees can meet risk management oversight challenges

With risk management typically a forward looking function, risk management oversight can challenge audit committees accustomed to the more retrospective nature of financial reporting oversight.

White Paper: SCRLC Emerging Risks in the Supply Chain 2013

As businesses become increasingly aware of the potential impact of supply chain disruptions, many are also recognizing the value of proactively managing supply chain risks.

Managing for the unexpected

Because unexpected events rarely occur instantaneously or without warning, those that turn into crises for organizations typically reflect the escalation of smaller problems, mistakes or failures that had been ignored.



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Coming and Goings

  • Kristen Foley

    Willis North America Inc. has named Danville, Calif.-based Kristen Foley as client advocate and senior vice president of property and casualty for…

    Anita Glasmeier

    Liberty Mutual Holding Co. Inc. has named Anita Glasmeier as vice president of distribution for Liberty Mutual Insurance’s Mid-Atlantic business…

    David Stacey

    Mercer L.L.C. has named Dallas-based David Stacey as partner and senior consultant in its health and benefits business. Previously, he was a senior…

    Andrew Torrance

    Fireman's Fund Insurance Co. has named Andrew Torrance as its president and CEO. He will be based in Novato, Calif. Previously, he was CEO of…

    Kareen Richardson

    Integro Ltd. has named Hamilton, Bermuda-based Kareen Richardson as health care placement manager at Integro (Bermuda) Ltd. Previously, she was…

    Lisa Humphrey

    Ace Ltd. has named Los Angeles-based Lisa Humphrey as a global client executive. Previously, she headed Aon P.L.C.’s West Coast global client network …

  • Gene Pompili

    Roundstone Management Ltd. has named Gene Pompili as senior vice president of sales. He will be based in Westlake, Ohio. Previously, he was vice…

    Denis Brady

    H.W. Kaufman Financial Group Inc. has named Denis Brady as president of wholesale brokerage Burns & Wilcox Brokerage. Mr. Brady is based in San…

    Oliver Homer

    Cooper Gay Swett & Crawford Ltd. has named London-based Oliver Homer as global head of mergers and acquisitions. Previously, he was a vice president…

    S. Colin Dowling

    Liberty Mutual Holding Co. has named Washington-based S. Colin Dowling as vice president for federal affairs for Liberty Mutual Insurance. Previously,…

    John Rooley

    Willis Group Holdings P.L.C. has named Vancouver, British Columbia-based John Rooley as CEO of Willis Aerospace Americas. He will keep his previous…

    Mark Dolsky

    Willis North America Inc. has named Overland Park, Kan.-based Mark Dolsky as vice president of the human capital practice for Willis of Greater…

  • Steve Kisor

    Willis Group Holdings P.L.C. has named Los Angeles-based Steve Kisor as president of Willis Aerospace Americas. Previously, he was executive vice…

    Simon Button

    HCC Insurance Holdings Inc. has promoted London-based Simon Button to chief underwriting officer for HCC International. Previously, Mr. Button was…

    Richard Phillips

    Axis Capital Holdings Ltd. has named Richard Phillips as chief underwriting officer of Axis Accident & Health’s North American reinsurance division. …

    Daniel A. Rabinowitz

    Kramer Levin Naftalis & Frankel L.L.P. has named New York-based Daniel A. Rabinowitz a partner in the firm’s insurance practice group. Previously,…

    John Sutton

    Integro Ltd. has named London-based John Sutton as chief executive of the firm’s U.K. subsidiary, Integro Insurance Brokers Ltd. Mr. Sutton joined…

    Toby Humphreys

    Integro Ltd. has named London-based Toby Humphreys as chariman of the firm’s U.K. subsidiary, Integro Insurance Brokers Ltd. Mr. Humphreys joined…

Business Insurance Feature

Med Mal Maelstrom: Health care reform's effect on medical malpractice insurance

There's been a spike in medical malpractice catastrophic losses since the onset of consolidation and health reform, which could lead to greater exposure for hospitals. Medical malpractice coverage costs are expected to experience modest increases in the short term, driven upward primarily by the combination of continued consolidation among providers and projected increases in health care utilization. Register today to attend this free online webinar, sponsored by OneBeacon Professional Insurance, to hear an expert panel discuss how to navigate potential medical malpractice liability issues.

Understanding and Managing the Risks Associated With Cloud Computing

A growing number of companies are moving to cloud computing to take advantage of the economies of scale it offers by allowing them to share computing resources with large cloud providers, rather than having to rely on their local servers. But this presents a host of issues for the risk manager, perhaps most notably the loss of control inherent in firms turning over their key assets to a third party. Register today to attend this free online webinar, sponsored by Aon Corp. to hear our expert speakers explore the risks inherent in cloud computing and how to minimize exposure to losses and liabilities.

Emerging Markets: How to Handle the Risks of Global Expansion

Risk managers whose companies are expanding into emerging markets face a number of challenges. They need to understand the culture, customs, regulatory environment and legal systems in order to effectively manage risk. Lexington Insurance sponsors your access to this new Business Insurance white paper. Download it today to learn more about the risks and other issues companies face in expanding into emerging markets.


Sponsor Insights

Time to Get Active with Risk Reports

Hedge funds and fund managers operate in a fiercely competitive global marketplace defined by new regulatory requirements – UCITS, AIFMD, and Dodd-Frank – with more stringent oversight and increased risk reporting. Join IBM for a free webinar on Tuesday, June 25 to learn how to achieve regulatory compliance without in-house deployment or fully-hosted services.