How Organizations Can Manage the Rising Cost of Professional Liability Claims

By: Nelson Kefauver

August 26, 2026

As employment practices, governance and data privacy risks become increasingly interconnected, organizations face growing exposure to legal, financial and reputational challenges.

In an article for Risk Management Magazine, Nelson Kefauver, examines the factors contributing to rising professional liability claim costs and shares strategies organizations can use to strengthen governance, improve defensibility and manage risk before disputes arise.

Read the full article here.

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