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The Most Dangerous Conflict of Interest Is the Sincere One

September 10, 2026

Good advice can still come with a conflict of interest. Here's how to spot it. Most of us know to be cautious when someone giving us advice has something to gain. But conflicts of interest aren't always obvious. And they don't necessarily mean someone is being dishonest. Sometimes the person giving you advice genuinely believes […]

Before Your Town Signs a Data-Center Deal, Ask Who Actually Pays the Rent

August 25, 2026

Data centers can bring enormous economic benefits to small communities. They can also create a new kind of risk that many towns are not used to managing. Ellendale, North Dakota, is a good example. Following the arrival of an Applied Digital data-center campus, the town of roughly 1,100 people has seen sales-tax revenue jump from […]

The Art of Risking It All: The surprising connection between romance and insurance

February 14, 2024

This Valentine’s Day, we’re looking at the biggest risk of all: being vulnerable in the name of love. This is the season of celebrating love, and we’re taking the opportunity to turn a more professional eye to relationships—and the important way we protect ourselves as both organizations and individuals. In both love and work, we […]

When Insurance Gets Risky

January 31, 2024

The role of reinsurance during times of natural disasters At any given time, the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has up to 4,000 reservists ready to deploy to disasters across the United States. These disasters, especially those like Hurricane Otis that escalate very quickly and cause major unpredicted damage, can wreak havoc on communities—and on […]

Is it time to challenge the “status quo” in your risk management program?

May 23, 2023

The cost of insurance is rising while available capacity is shrinking simultaneously. Insurance and re-insurance intermediaries are documenting these increases through various market insights and publications in an attempt to ensure that their clients are well informed. While this is helpful in some cases, when challenged by stakeholders or management on the rapidly increasing cost […]