Magazine
Cover Story
July/August 2023
Drowning in Drought
Mismanagement of water, overdevelopment and agricultural needs are exacerbating risk across multiple sectors.
Features
![Are Your Clients Thirsty for Liquidity?](https://www.leadersedge.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/0723_Feature_Letters-of-Credit.jpg)
Are Your Clients Thirsty for Liquidity?
There’s a way to keep letters of credit for high-deductible and self-insured accounts off clients’ balance sheets.
![Baby Boomer Brain Drain](https://www.leadersedge.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/0723_Feature_Baby-Boomer-Brain-Drain_art.jpg)
Baby Boomer Brain Drain
As baby boomers retire, companies must figure out how to pass on their accumulated wisdom to those who will replace them.
Thought Leaders
![The World Is Always Changing–And Risk Along With It](https://www.leadersedge.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/shutterstock_1941643666-1024x753.jpg)
The World Is Always Changing–And Risk Along With It
Q&A with Glenn Harris, Managing Executive, Global Distribution Strategies and Bu...
![Two States Join Non-Compete Prohibition Party](https://www.leadersedge.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/shutterstock_2318157757-copy-1024x735.jpg)
Two States Join Non-Compete Prohibition Party
Could New York become first not to exempt business sales from bans?
![Can Employers Negotiate Hospital Costs?](https://www.leadersedge.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/shutterstock_2322534161-copy-1024x682.jpg)
Vital Signs
Can Employers Negotiate Hospital Costs?
Q&A with Mark Meiselbach, Health Economist and Assistant Professor, Department of Health Policy and Management, Johns Hopkins University Bloomberg School of Public Health
![Life After the Deal: Autonomy vs. Integration](https://www.leadersedge.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/shutterstock_2208870351-1-copy-1024x682.jpg)
Life After the Deal: Autonomy vs. Integration
As business owners evaluate strategic partners, it is important to consider what level of integration will help them meet their goals.
![What Can It Do for Me?](https://www.leadersedge.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/shutterstock_2277764987-copy-1024x723.jpg)
What Can It Do for Me?
Artificial intelligence is a malleable technology that may, used well, give industry players a differentiating proprietary tool.
![NFIP Heads to Court](https://www.leadersedge.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/0723_Arena_NFIP-Heads-to-Court.jpg)
NFIP Heads to Court
FEMA faces flood insurance lawsuit over Risk Rating 2.0, and NFIP is up for reauthorization soon.
![Taking the Alternative Payment Route](https://www.leadersedge.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/shutterstock_121045138-copy-1024x737.jpg)
Taking the Alternative Payment Route
Employers can, with benefit consultants’ help, map out real-risk contracts with network providers as a condition of contracting with TPAs.
![Ask 3 Questions to Avoid Expensive Talent Mistakes](https://www.leadersedge.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/shutterstock_339521117-1024x723.jpg)
Ask 3 Questions to Avoid Expensive Talent Mistakes
Addressing Onboarding, Taxing Top Talent, and Time for Clients
More In This Issue
![Everything's Bigger in South Africa](https://www.leadersedge.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/0723_Wanderlust_intro.jpg)
Wanderlust
Everything's Bigger in South Africa
Massive wildlife, bustling cities, and warm welcomes await.
![Water Rights](https://www.leadersedge.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/0622_Wanderlust_Joshua-Tree-NP.jpg)
Water Rights
A brief history of Colorado River water usage.