NU Property & Casualty 360

Hiring new talent? Here's what you can and can't ask

As tempting as it may be to engage in friendly conversation during an interview, there are legal restrictions on the types of questions interviewers may ask.

Posted: Oct 04, 2021

Helping clients handle upcoming vaccine mandates

Employers should assist their workforce in submitting vaccine records while making sure systems that are in place meet compliance and security guidelines.

Posted: Oct 04, 2021

The most affordable car insurance companies of 2021

A ValuePenguin study found that a policy with the cheapest national auto insurer costs 30% lower than the national average.

Posted: Oct 04, 2021

Who's using what in P&C insurance: October 4, 2021

Insurance technology news from Hiscox, GeoVera Insurance Group, Verisk and more.

Posted: Oct 03, 2021

Insurance's next chapter will be customer experience & payment solutions

Of all the areas where insurance can improve the customer experience, are payment solutions the holy grail?

Posted: Oct 03, 2021

Key factors impacting medical professional liability coverage

Agent and broker education is key as the market continues its sea change towards stability.

Posted: Oct 03, 2021

Insurance events & conferences: Fall 2021

Here are notable national P&C insurance events to have on your radar this October through December.

Posted: Oct 01, 2021

Federal cannabis prohibition & workers' comp

With the MORE Act once again making the rounds in the House, explore how ending federal prohibition would affect reimbursement for medical marijuana.

Posted: Oct 01, 2021

Social inflation: Hardly a match for the insurance business

Insurance is among the most sustainable industries in the world for a reason: It moves with society.

Posted: Oct 01, 2021

The winds of technology change

New developments impacting wind turbines may pose a challenge to the way insurers underwrite projects.

Posted: Sep 30, 2021

Investigating deck failure claims

Insurance adjusters investigating a deck failure should consider several possible causes.

Posted: Sep 30, 2021

People on the move in the P&C insurance industry: October 1, 2021

News from MS Amlin AG, Corvus Insurance, Ponte Partners and more.

Posted: Sep 30, 2021

Cast-iron pipe failure: Are plumbing claims draining you? (Part 2)

Part 2 of 2: Learn more about the most common cause of cast-iron pipe failure and how regulations and waste management play a role.

Posted: Sep 30, 2021

Insurance attorneys address the impact of nuclear verdicts

The legal industry has ranging views on just how much social inflation and explosive lawsuit verdicts will affect insurance.

Posted: Sep 30, 2021

Driving while high raises questions about testing protocol

The increased availability of marijuana could translate to more people being charged with impaired driving.

Posted: Sep 30, 2021

COVID is no longer insurers' biggest worry — climate change is

Global warming is becoming a greater challenge for insurers as extreme weather events become more frequent.

Posted: Sep 30, 2021

States where insurance departments have the largest budgets

Annual insurance department budgets range from $0 to more than $200 million in 2021.

Posted: Sep 30, 2021

Most carriers leveraging data, analytics for pricing decisions

In addition to pricing, improving the customer experience is another way insurers are pulling value from data.

Posted: Sep 29, 2021

Remote-only isn’t the new normal — change is the new normal

Insurance providers navigating the pandemic must consider whether remote-only is the best way to manage their workforces and serve customers.

Posted: Sep 29, 2021

Cast-iron pipe corrosion: Are plumbing claims draining you?

Part 1 of 2: An estimated 76 million homes have cast-iron pipes, which can cost $10,000-$30,000 to replace in a residential home.

Posted: Sep 29, 2021

How the on-demand workforce is transforming insurance needs

As the gig economy expands, regulators are working to catch up with legal rights and work protections for individuals in mind.

Posted: Sep 29, 2021

Cyberthreats top 2021 Travelers Risk Index

A majority of business leaders are confident in their cybersecurity, but less than half have adopted basic preventative measures.

Posted: Sep 29, 2021

IRS cracks down on 'abusive' micro-captive insurers

The agency says micro-captive owners are on the hook for withholding taxes on the cash used to make the premium payments.

Posted: Sep 29, 2021

Hard market trends: What D&O insurance brokers should know

Professional and management liability coverages including directors and officers insurance are more prudent — and expensive — than ever.

Posted: Sep 29, 2021

How ready are U.S. households for an emergency?

Gen X reported being the least prepared, while baby boomers felt they were the readiest to take on adverse situations.

Posted: Sep 29, 2021