Magazine
Cover Story
October 2021
The Evolving Risk of Reputation
With more companies reporting on their environmental, social and governance practices, reputation risk management has become a hot topic.
Features
![Scaling Up, Not Shutting Down](https://www.leadersedge.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/1021_Feat_Amrit-David-QA-1024x673.jpg)
Scaling Up, Not Shutting Down
Q&A with Amrit David, Managing Director, Barclays Investment Banking
![It’s a Relationship Business](https://www.leadersedge.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/1021_Jack-Damioli-QA-1024x673.jpg)
It’s a Relationship Business
Q&A with Jack Damioli, President & CEO, The Broadmoor
![Insurers Edge Into ESG](https://www.leadersedge.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/1021_Feat_ESG-1024x702.png)
Insurers Edge Into ESG
Business performance on environmental, social and governance matters is coming under greater scrutiny, and some are leaning in.
![Renewed Scrutiny for Flood Insurance](https://www.leadersedge.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/1021_Feat_Flood-1024x673.jpg)
Renewed Scrutiny for Flood Insurance
FEMA responds to decades of flood coverage challenges with a new pricing methodology.
![Rooting Out the Artificial in Artificial Intelligence](https://www.leadersedge.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/1021_Feat_AI-Bias-1024x673.jpg)
Rooting Out the Artificial in Artificial Intelligence
Insurers come under scrutiny for potentially biased underwriting and claims practices.
Thought Leaders
![An Ancient Philosophy for Modern Times](https://www.leadersedge.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/shutterstock_2019678365-1024x675.jpg)
An Ancient Philosophy for Modern Times
Stoicism brings tools for both personal and professional resilience.
![Virtual First](https://www.leadersedge.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/shutterstock_1920181349-1024x682.jpg)
Vital Signs
Virtual First
Q&A with Carrie Kincaid, VP, Individual Markets, Priority Health, and Paul Bartosic, VP, Connecticut Market, Point32Health (Harvard Pilgrim Health and Tufts Health Plan)
![To Pay or Not to Pay: Is That the Question?](https://www.leadersedge.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/shutterstock_611317976-1024x723.jpg)
To Pay or Not to Pay: Is That the Question?
Blanket ransomware payment prohibitions are counterproductive to improved cyber coverage.
![Jen Weathersbee, VP/Executive Director, Claims & Risk Management Services, InterWest Insurance Services](https://www.leadersedge.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/1021_personal-lines_Weathersbee-1024x673.jpg)
Personal Lines
Jen Weathersbee, VP/Executive Director, Claims & Risk Management Services, InterWest Insurance Services
"I think we’re working hard to change the stereotype for young people coming into our industry and demonstrate the vast opportunities that are available."
![The Unicorn Overpopulation Crisis](https://www.leadersedge.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/shutterstock_389566072-1024x679.jpg)
Technosavvy
The Unicorn Overpopulation Crisis
Are there too many unicorn companies in the insurance industry?
![Still Hot Through August](https://www.leadersedge.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/1021_Arena_Trem_Top-Buyers-1024x593.png)
Still Hot Through August
Insurance mergers and acquisitions are up 15.5% from this time last year.
![3 Phases of Hurricane Risk Management](https://www.leadersedge.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/shutterstock_496519957-1024x694.jpg)
3 Phases of Hurricane Risk Management
Brokers now have access to technology-based solutions that can improve hurricane readiness, response and recovery.
![In Praise of Private Healthcare](https://www.leadersedge.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/shutterstock_1331390600-1024x640.jpg)
In Praise of Private Healthcare
My journey with Britain’s National Health Service.
![Better Every Day](https://www.leadersedge.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/shutterstock_1500041930-1024x640.jpg)
Better Every Day
Q&A with Council Chair David Becker, CEO, Cottingham & Butler
![Elevating the Art of Underwriting](https://www.leadersedge.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/shutterstock_474570313-1024x682.jpg)
Elevating the Art of Underwriting
Q&A with Jay Nichols, Senior Corporate Advisor, and Jeff Tyler, Head of Product, Data Science and Engineering, Two Sigma IQ
More In This Issue
![Wanderlust: The Riviera Maya](https://www.leadersedge.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/1021_FastTracks_0008_intro-1024x673.jpg)
Wanderlust: The Riviera Maya
It’s quick and easy to travel to, safe upon arrival, and f...