On the Road with Jay Shalakho: Exploring New York’s Patchwork of Communities
When you picture New York, you might imagine fast-paced Manhattan: yellow cabs, skyscrapers, and streets buzzing with energy. But drive a few miles north on I-87 — New York’s throughway to Montreal — and you open the door to breathtaking vistas, historic small-town charm, and a rhythm that’s all its own That’s how Centurisk Valuation […]
Risk Management Haiku for National Haiku Day
It’s National Haiku Day and here at Centurisk, we always enjoy a good challenge! So, in the spirit of the day, we put on our thinking caps to encapsulate risk management in poetry form. For folks who might not know, a traditional Japanese haiku consists of three lines, with five syllables in the first line, […]
Exciting News: RiskStar Innovators Launches Today
We’re thrilled to kickoff RiskStar Innovators, an exclusive group of engaged RiskStar users who will help shape the future of our software. This group will connect industry leaders to:✅ Share insights and best practices✅ Provide direct feedback on upcoming features✅ Get an early look at the RiskStar product roadmap A huge shoutout to Midwest Public […]
On the Road with Tyler Testa: Appraising the Last Frontier
Imagine stepping into a land where the vastness of nature dwarfs everything you’ve ever known — a world free of roads, where rivers weave through untouched wilderness, and mountains rise from a blanket of snow and fog. For Regional Appraisal Manager Tyler Testa, this was Alaska, a unique appraisal opportunity that transformed the traveler with […]
Can’t-Miss Topics: Our Six Picks from 2024
At Centurisk, we work hard to educate pools and states on the important topics affecting the risk management and insurance industries. Over the past year, our team of industry experts shared insights via blog articles and webinars on everything from property data and appraisal best practices to property risk management software strategies and tips for […]
The Twelve Days of Riskmas
Risk never takes a holiday. But that doesn’t mean we can’t have a little fun it with it this holiday season. On LinkedIn this year, we’ve been posting our 12 Days of Riskmas… And we’re compiling those daily risk management facts here, so you can enjoy them, too. Check back regularly as we add new […]
T’was the Night Before Riskmas
A Holiday Tale from Your Risk Pool’s Conscientious Property Risk Manager by: Centurisk ‘Twas the night before renewals, and at the risk pool,The team had all left for the annual YuleEach survey collected with painstaking care,Ensured that our members’ rates would be fair. Our clients so blissful, all heading to bed,Dream ratings for coverage would […]
Five Ways to Validate Property Data Accuracy
by Amanda Trueman, Director, Appraisal Services West Whether it’s for insurance, risk management, or financial decision-making, having accurate property data is a must. Property data encompasses all the important details related to a property, such as its location, size, value, zoning, construction, historical records and more. So, when we talk about property data accuracy, that […]
How RiskStar’s Configurability Supports Better Member Adoption
by Patrick Whitney, Customer Care Manager When risk pools and states consider investing in risk management software for both their organization and their members, one concern is how successfully the software will be adopted. The right software package should adapt to organizational needs, make daily workflow tasks easier and more streamlined, and add value to […]
6 Property Risk and Valuation Trends Everyone’s Talking About
by Greg Friz, Director Property insurance and property insurable values are shifting significantly due to economic, environmental, and technological factors. At Centurisk, we keep up on these industry trends to help our customers better prepare for, mitigate, and manage the risks. The six biggest property risk and valuation trends we’re hearing about for Fall 2024 […]