NU Property & Casualty 360

Can insurers unite with governments against common threats?

The August 2022 issue of NU Property & Casualty magazine honors a proactive approach to mitigating risks.

Posted: Aug 04, 2022

Homeowners aren't taking basic security steps before leaving on vacation

More than 70% of homeowners say they’ll take a vacation sometime before the end of December.

Posted: Aug 04, 2022

Latest TikTok craze: Stealing Kias & Hyundais

The automakers are a facing class action suit alleging the cars are defective because they are so easily stolen.

Posted: Aug 04, 2022

Hundreds reportedly laid off as GEICO closes California offices

This comes after GEICO made the decision in April 2022, to suspend quoting in their call centers across several states — including California.

Posted: Aug 04, 2022

CannGen's Charles Pyfrom discusses insurance coverage for cannabis entities

The explosive growth of cannabis-touching businesses highlights the need for proper coverage and risk management strategies.

Posted: Aug 03, 2022

Florida stopgap program gets first insurer after downgrade

United Property & Casualty Insurance Co. was one of three insurers downgraded by the Demotech ratings agency amid widespread financial troubles in the state’s property-insurance market.

Posted: Aug 03, 2022

Hundreds reportedly laid-off as GEICO closes California offices

This comes after GEICO made the decision in April 2022, to suspend quoting in their call centers across several states — including California.

Posted: Aug 03, 2022

Advocacy drives the Lumen Technologies workers' comp program

This large telecom company focuses on getting injured workers the best care in order to efficiently resolve claims. (Part 3 of 3)

Posted: Aug 03, 2022

CA Court finds direct physical loss or damage adequately caused by presence of COVID-19

The California Court of Appeal recognized that its conclusion differed from courts across the country.

Posted: Aug 03, 2022

Should workers' comp reimburse medical pot costs? Courts are split

A split among four states’ high courts has muddied the waters on if workers' comp should reimburse medical marijuana costs.

Posted: Aug 03, 2022

State courts split on if workers' comp should reimburse medical marijuana costs

A split among four states’ high courts has muddied the waters on if workers' comp should reimburse medical marijuana costs.

Posted: Aug 03, 2022

Around the P&C insurance industry: August 3, 2022

News from PCF Insurance Services, International Medical Group, Duck Creek Technologies and more.

Posted: Aug 02, 2022

The 10 best places to rent in the U.S.

The average rent in the United States for a 2-bedroom unit in July 2022 was $2,048 – up 26.5% from the previous year.

Posted: Aug 02, 2022

Lemonade releases 20% of Metromile staff, sells enterprise platform

The layoffs included Metromile’s CFO and design, engineering and product team employees, including the senior executives.

Posted: Aug 02, 2022

Creating a high-performing workforce

Duck Creek’s Courtney Townsend shares insights for creating a diverse and engaged workforce in this podcast.

Posted: Aug 02, 2022

Know your number: How much business income do you need?

As a business owner, no one is going to determine your salary, so it is up to you to figure out your magic number.

Posted: Aug 02, 2022

TC Transcontinental Packaging fosters synergistic teamwork

Every employee is part of the winning workers’ comp program at TC Transcontinental Packaging. (Part 2 of 3)

Posted: Aug 02, 2022

Study: Job candidates prioritize transparency, communication

Candidates looking for work have been in the driver’s seat in terms of choices and places to work. As a result, many employees and candidates are not being shy about their preferences.

Posted: Aug 01, 2022

More insureds turning to UBI to counter rising auto premiums

According to J.D. Power and TransUnion's Q2 2022 LIST report, UBI adoption for those offered it has grown from 49% to 65%.

Posted: Aug 01, 2022

2022 Workers’ Comp Award winners showcase adaptability

Disability management achievements impact classroom success within the Los Angeles Unified School District. (Part 1 of 3)

Posted: Aug 01, 2022

Kentucky weather tragedy spotlights inland flooding danger

Inland flooding is now more common and costly than coastal catastrophes. Here’s advice for insurance adjusters and insureds.

Posted: Aug 01, 2022

Growing trend: Increased scrutiny of auto policy exclusions in Pennsylvania

At the forefront of this re-evaluation is the household exclusion, which a court found violated state law.

Posted: Aug 01, 2022

Errors & inaccuracies putting crop insurance premiums at risk

The findings come as AM Best reports record premium growth in the crop insurance market.

Posted: Aug 01, 2022

UPDATE: Death toll from Kentucky flooding reaches at least 30

In neighboring West Virginia, a state of emergency was declared in six counties.

Posted: Aug 01, 2022

Cyber insurance experiencing 'Future Shock'

Insurers who write cyber liability policies are well-equipped to manage cyber claims, but what about carriers and adjusters who face such claims under more traditional policies?

Posted: Aug 01, 2022