NU Property & Casualty 360

Washington auto shop owner snagged in second workers' comp scam

Employees were paid off the books and in auto parts to conceal the fact the business had no workers’ comp insurance.

Posted: Jul 27, 2022

Florida sets up temp reinsurance plan to hedge against rating downgrade threats

The move will give insurers facing rating downgrades the ability to meet exceptions offered by federal lenders.

Posted: Jul 27, 2022

Modern customer experiences are built on modern platforms

Nearly all insurance companies want and need to improve their customer experience.

Posted: Jul 26, 2022

Most connected car drivers aren’t unlocking premium discounts with data

Over 70% of drivers are interested in using connected car data for insurance discounts, but less than a quarter do.

Posted: Jul 26, 2022

Around the P&C insurance industry: July 27, 2022

News from Counterpart, Corvus Insurance, J.S. Held and more.

Posted: Jul 26, 2022

Managing corporate social responsibility & reputational risk

A solid business continuity and crisis response framework provide a place from which to pivot and adapt to any developing situation.

Posted: Jul 26, 2022

3 questions to ask before hiring a boutique financial consultancy firm

Boutique financial consultancy firms are smaller firms that specialize in handling particular tasks and have the flexibility to act as an extension of their clients.

Posted: Jul 26, 2022

The 10 best pet insurers for 2022

The North American Pet Health Insurance Association estimates around 4.41 million pets were insured at the end of 2021.

Posted: Jul 26, 2022

Great Place to Work® honored 11 large P&C insurers in 2021

Here are the insurance carriers included in Fortune's Best Workplaces in Financial Services and Insurance annual list.

Posted: Jul 26, 2022

Why developers, landlords should treat insurance like a 4-seam fastball

Why due diligence and taking the time to pitch well to insurance carriers on a client’s behalf is vital to a successful outcome.

Posted: Jul 25, 2022

Demotech ratings & how they work

Florida politicians have referred to Demotech as a 'rogue agency.' Review how the rating agency works and why it has so much sway in Florida.

Posted: Jul 25, 2022

Nearly all major commercial lines saw premium renewal rate change increases in Q2 2022

According to the latest Ivans Index report, workers' compensation was the only major commercial line to see a negative change.

Posted: Jul 25, 2022

Great Place to Work honored 11 large P&C insurers in 2021

Here are the insurance carriers included in Fortune's Best Workplaces in Financial Services and Insurance annual list.

Posted: Jul 25, 2022

Four steps carriers should use to engage small businesses

Clearly explaining the value of specific coverages will allow owners to better understand their exposures.

Posted: Jul 25, 2022

How to ensure your new hires get off to a good start

An employee's first days and weeks of a new job are critical to establishing relationships and building a connection.

Posted: Jul 25, 2022

What insurance pros need to know as live event attendance rebounds

Claims frequency in the live event space is growing right alongside concert attendance.

Posted: Jul 24, 2022

Who's using what in P&C insurance: July 25, 2022

Insurance technology news from Verisk, Kentucky Employers’ Mutual Insurance Harford Mutual Insurance Group and more.

Posted: Jul 24, 2022

Yosemite wildfire burns out of control, forcing thousands to flee

The U.S. Forest Service is acting under emergency authorization to prevent wildfires from destroying sequoia groves.

Posted: Jul 24, 2022

Preparing for the sale of a business: Legal due diligence

Prior to taking a company to market, there are things can business owners do to make the process of responding to legal due diligence requests less painful.

Posted: Jul 24, 2022

Slip and fall on black ice yields $2.15M settlement in New Jersey

A woman seriously injured after a fall on black ice settled her suit against the property owner and snow removal contractor for $2.15 million.

Posted: Jul 24, 2022

Combating cyber risks in the era of IoT and smart offices

While your IT team is busy with antivirus updates and security patches, many of your IoT vulnerabilities might be going unnoticed.

Posted: Jul 24, 2022

Summer brings another round of weather events to manage

After securing a damaged property by assigning a mitigation contractor, dealing with contents is the next step.

Posted: Jul 24, 2022

UPDATED: 17 Florida property insurers face potential rating downgrade

Florida’s insurance commissioner claims there are discrepancies between Demotech’s recent decisions and its published rating methodology.

Posted: Jul 22, 2022

17 Florida property insurers face potential rating downgrade

Florida’s insurance commissioner claims there are discrepancies between Demotech’s recent decisions and its published rating methodology.

Posted: Jul 22, 2022

How insurtech data can help carriers grow agency distribution

Data can help uncover missed opportunities and identify the perfect business partners.

Posted: Jul 21, 2022