NU Property & Casualty 360

Despite a tough labor market, insurers plan to boost hiring

Only 3% of insurance companies plan to decrease staff over the next year, a study from The Jacobson Group and Ward says.

Posted: Feb 24, 2022

How insureds can address the uptick in patent litigation

Intellectual property liability insurance helps clients make better decisions to protect them against threats or infringement charges.

Posted: Feb 24, 2022

Who makes more — independent or company adjusters?

Around 75% of claims professionals rate the outlook for their industry as positive.

Posted: Feb 24, 2022

Learning to live with fire: Takeaways from UN's wildfire report

Extreme wildfires are expected to increase 14% globally by 2030 and 50% by 2100.

Posted: Feb 24, 2022

Fire on car carrier continues days after crew evacuates ship

The ship is carrying more than $401 million worth of automobiles from Porsche, Lamborghini and Volkswagen AG.

Posted: Feb 23, 2022

Manufacturers are now hackers' favorite targets

However, insurance and financial services continue to be among the most attacked industries.

Posted: Feb 23, 2022

ALM launches Understanding and Handling Cannabis Insurance Claims course

This is the third module in the Cannabis Insurance Coverage Specialist designation and addresses some of the complexities with these claims.

Posted: Feb 23, 2022

The 10 most expensive states for home maintenance

According to a survey from Angi, roof repairs are the most common type of home maintenance in the U.S.

Posted: Feb 23, 2022

Florida lawmakers grapple with property insurance ‘catastrophe’

The state has seen legislation proposals to bolster the private market and drive policyholders away from the insurer of last resort.

Posted: Feb 22, 2022

Majority of third-party vendors aren’t meeting insurance obligations

More than 20% of third-party vendors simply don’t respond when asked to verify commercial insurance coverage.

Posted: Feb 22, 2022

Speciality lines report examines agency carrier selection

A report from the Hanover examines how independent agents handle specialty lines of insurance.

Posted: Feb 22, 2022

IIHS: 10 cars with the highest collision losses

The nicer the vehicle, the more it will likely cost to restore that vehicle after an accident.

Posted: Feb 22, 2022

New AI imperatives in claims for 2022

3 factors driving AI transformation in insurance claims.

Posted: Feb 21, 2022

The cheapest auto insurers for low-mileage drivers

Review the five cheapest insurers for low-mileage motorists and how telematics programs stack up among some of the biggest auto insurance companies.

Posted: Feb 21, 2022

Who's using what in P&C insurance: February 21, 2022

Insurance technology news from Zendrive, GeoX, Five Sigma and more.

Posted: Feb 21, 2022

AM Best: 2022's top college risk management & insurance programs

The ranking comes on the heels of news that risk professionals have seen a 12% pay increase since 2019.

Posted: Feb 18, 2022

Auto insurance shopping sees quarter-on-quarter decline

A shortage of vehicles and growing claims costs are shaking up the sector, according to LexisNexis.

Posted: Feb 18, 2022

Extreme weather is contributing to increased reconstruction costs

According to CoreLogic's 2021 Climate Change Catastrophe Report, the U.S. saw nearly $57 billion in damage due to extreme weather.

Posted: Feb 18, 2022

AM Best: 2022's top college risk management & insurance program

The ranking comes on the heels of news that risk professionals have seen a 12% pay increase since 2019.

Posted: Feb 18, 2022

Grow your book of business with client acquisition and retention

If you take extra steps to gain knowledge and improve your skills, you will develop a competitive advantage.

Posted: Feb 17, 2022

Communication is key to remote, hybrid worker contentment

Communication methods have changed during the pandemic, but annoying workplace jargon persists.

Posted: Feb 17, 2022

Leverage existing policy language to reduce wind claim indemnity

Shingle manufacturer warranties represent an unleveraged source of recovery for policyholders and insurers.

Posted: Feb 17, 2022

Is Texas' power grid winter ready now?

Should other Southern states be wary of deep freezes hampering energy generation capacity as well?

Posted: Feb 17, 2022

These states saw a surge in catalytic converter thefts

When it comes to makes, Toyota, Honda and Lexus vehicles were the most commonly targeted.

Posted: Feb 17, 2022

Next gen careers: How to attract new insurance professionals

Discover three practices the P&C industry can leverage to craft deep talent pools.

Posted: Feb 16, 2022