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Class action suit over 'salvage' against USAA allowed to move forward

The suit alleges USAA improperly takes title to vehicles it considers unrepairable, without knowledge or consent of the owner.

Posted: Feb 16, 2022

The 10 most dangerous cities in the U.S.

NeighborhoodScout has released their annual list of the most dangerous cities in the U.S. based on violent crime rates.

Posted: Feb 16, 2022

Workers' comp system is healthy, resilient with a dash of uncertainty

Claims frequency continues its long-term decline as workers and workplaces continue to get safer.

Posted: Feb 15, 2022

Rethinking how we look at wildfire risk

The American Academy of Actuaries explores how we can best address wildfire risk in a new issue paper.

Posted: Feb 15, 2022

Business interruption claims & implications for loss calculations

The impacts of COVID-19 continue to affect businesses, and claims professionals may need to change how they calculate losses as a result.

Posted: Feb 15, 2022

Top 10 P&C insurers for customer satisfaction

The "Verint Customer Experience Index" suggests insurers ask and answer seven key business questions to remain competitive.

Posted: Feb 15, 2022

Florida's faux no-fault fix: The saga continues

Two bills in the Florida legislature are taking different approaches to repeal the no-fault law and replace it with mandatory bodily injury coverage.

Posted: Feb 14, 2022

Insurance M&A: 2021 was 4th busiest year for deals in a decade

Nearly 420 deals were completed during 2021, which saw a lot of activity during its second half.

Posted: Feb 14, 2022

Florida's faux no-fault fix - The saga continues

Two bills in the Florida legislature are taking different approaches to repeal the no-fault law and replace it with mandatory bodily injury coverage.

Posted: Feb 14, 2022

Best cruise insurance policies for 2022

Optimistic forecasts project cruise passenger volume to exceed 2019 levels by the end of this year.

Posted: Feb 14, 2022

How Champlain Towers could impact condo insurance in 2022

Underwriting was never easy for condominium buildings, and it's about get tougher in light of the Surfside tragedy.

Posted: Feb 11, 2022

Small business executives faced big litigation in past 24 months

The average D&O lawsuit costs over $120,000, Coalition, Inc. reports.

Posted: Feb 11, 2022

Semi-autonomous vehicles are creating an injury litigation risk for insurers

The car accelerates if, and only if, the driver told it to do so, and it slows or stops when the driver applies the brake, Tesla said.

Posted: Feb 11, 2022

The most common wedding insurance claims of 2021

Travelers Insurance has released their annual list of the most common wedding insurance claims over the last year.

Posted: Feb 11, 2022

How insurance agents thrive in 'the new normal'

Providing insurance consumers with fast, efficient, online business options can be a way of enhancing the agent-client connection.

Posted: Feb 10, 2022

8 ways business intelligence is transforming the insurance ecosystem

Data, and the way it is used, is arguably the most critical factor in how well a carrier meets customer expectations and improves the overall process.…

Posted: Feb 10, 2022

The future of claims blends human and digital

A survey from Nationwide revealed customers desire a blend between personal interaction and technology when it comes to handling insurance claims.

Posted: Feb 10, 2022

Cheapest car insurance companies for 2022

According to Insurify, these ten insurers currently have the most affordable auto premiums.

Posted: Feb 10, 2022

Oxford comma at center of multimillion dollar insurance suit

Is the use of Oxford commas necessary or are they a style choice deployed at the discretion of a contract's writer?

Posted: Feb 09, 2022

Proactivity is the key to mitigating earthquake risk

A recent white paper from RIMS addresses how to assess and lessen your earthquake risk before disaster strikes.

Posted: Feb 09, 2022

Social inflation is a major driver of commercial auto rates

Legal costs make up 40% of losses in commercial auto, according to CLARA Analytics.

Posted: Feb 09, 2022

Establishing trust in an online environment

Part Three: 2022 Independent Insurance Agent Survey | Optimism prevails despite vexing insurance-agency challenges.

Posted: Feb 09, 2022

Attracting and retaining the next generation of claims talent

Companies may need to shift the way they recruit to draw younger professionals into the claims industry.

Posted: Feb 08, 2022

Digital transformation: The insurance industry's top resolution

Discover how tech advancements can enhance sales and customer experiences, while attracting top-flight talent.

Posted: Feb 08, 2022

Agencies seek to balance company culture with remote staff

Part Two: 2022 Independent Insurance Agent Survey | Insurance agents adjust to digital-business demands.

Posted: Feb 08, 2022