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Essential steps for building an inclusive insurance workforce

Spotlight on DE&I: Sustainable programs are more than “one and done,” says WSIA DE&I Director Vanessa Sims.

Posted: Sep 09, 2022

Insurance diversity work: Including the head, heart and hand

Spotlight on DE&I: Here’s a closer look at resources available through the Wholesale & Specialty Insurance Association.

Posted: Sep 09, 2022

State supreme court rules policy doesn't cover governments' opioid losses

The case law on this topic is divergent, a trend that will likely continue with different courts applying different interpretations of insurance policies.

Posted: Sep 08, 2022

People on the move in the P&C insurance industry: September 9, 2022

The latest P&C industry personnel news from Everest Reinsurance, Hilb Group, Holmes Murphy and more.

Posted: Sep 08, 2022

Major factors impacting the 2022 construction liability, insurance market

Incumbent specialty insurance carriers are at a disadvantage for the first time in years.

Posted: Sep 08, 2022

Insurance work: It's business, and it's personal

Take a look inside the September 2022 issue of NU Property & Casualty magazine.

Posted: Sep 08, 2022

In early 2022, property crime spiked in these U.S. cities

Victims of property crimes are less likely to know the offender than victims of violent crimes, ValuePenguin reports.

Posted: Sep 08, 2022

The insurance impact of rising construction costs in 2022

To build or not to build: In today’s construction climate, insurers must adopt an actuarial perspective on the potential risks.

Posted: Sep 08, 2022

Surplus lines premium continued upward trend in early 2022

Total surplus lines premium reported to the stamping offices exceeded $31 billion during the first half of 2022.

Posted: Sep 08, 2022

5 Financial wellness benefits small businesses should consider offering

To stay competitive in today’s market, offering workplace savings programs should be a central element of a businesses’ recruitment and retention strategy.

Posted: Sep 08, 2022

Surplus lines see record-setting premium growth in 2021

U.S. surplus line segment has sustained double-digit premium growth over the past four years, AM Best reports.

Posted: Sep 08, 2022

Ringleader of California insurance fraud crew hit with 39 felony counts

The Inland Empire man allegedly ran ‘paper collision’ schemes that netted more than $80K.

Posted: Sep 08, 2022

California bill aims to end the cannabis insurance coverage confusion

The bill would make it clear that providing coverage to legal cannabis-touching businesses is not a criminal activity.

Posted: Sep 07, 2022

Florida considers alternatives to help insurers facing downgrade

The ratings issue has come at a turbulent time in Florida’s property-insurance market, as carriers have shed policies and sought large rate increases because of financial losses.

Posted: Sep 07, 2022

Top 10 writers of private flood insurance in 2021

Floods are an excluded peril in standard homeowners policies, so those in areas in danger of flooding should consider additional coverage.

Posted: Sep 07, 2022

Insurance fraud and megayacht claims

Large vessel fraud is fueled by economic and world events.

Posted: Sep 07, 2022

A new paradigm for property risk data & analytics

Your P&C business’ future could largely be determined by the choices made today about the application of data.

Posted: Sep 07, 2022

What’s lurking underwater for real estate professional liability?

Today's complex property market translates into potential coverage gaps for real estate professionals.

Posted: Sep 07, 2022

'Hiring has never been harder' for small business owners

In the current job market, workers are in the driver's seat and finding quality workers is a challenge for small businesses.

Posted: Sep 07, 2022

Taking the wheel on commercial auto claims

Review the external factors affecting claims and ways to ease some of those pressures.

Posted: Sep 07, 2022

A $48.5M award: Jury finds property insurance covers COVID-19 losses

Although the judgment affects three insurers, only Lloyd's is required to pay for now. Baylor is appealing rulings involving the other companies.

Posted: Sep 06, 2022

State Farm buys a 15% stake in ADT with $1.2B investment

State Farm aims to bolster the use of smart home technology in home insurance through the investment.

Posted: Sep 06, 2022

Around the P&C insurance industry: September 7, 2022

News from PCF Insurance Services, RT Specialty, Universal Casualty and more.

Posted: Sep 06, 2022

AAA: Annual cost of vehicle ownership tops $10K

According to AAA's research, owners of small sedans and electric vehicles spend the least to operate their cars.

Posted: Sep 06, 2022

The threat of deepfakes and their security implications

Advanced editing technology is making it easier for anyone to change online avatars or create synthetic personas.

Posted: Sep 06, 2022