NU Property & Casualty 360

Legalized cannabis: Should professionals still beware?

Conflicting state and federal cannabis laws continue to raise concerns as some courts tackle the matter.

Posted: Aug 18, 2021

2020’s Top 10 earthquake insurers

Earthquake damage is generally not covered by standard homeowners, renters or business insurance policies.

Posted: Aug 18, 2021

Workers' comp conundrum: Is a surf instructor a sailor?

Coverage Q&A: A workers' comp carrier says coverage does not apply to a surf instructor because of the Jones Act.

Posted: Aug 17, 2021

Join us for a Twitter chat on helping your clients navigate flood insurance

If your customers are feeling overwhelmed by flood insurance information, school will be in session on August 24.

Posted: Aug 17, 2021

Around the P&C insurance industry: August 18, 2021

News from NCRPS, Society of Actuaries, BMS Re and more.

Posted: Aug 17, 2021

Next-gen leaders: The independent channel needs your help

The insurance industry needs cooperation to solve the costly inefficiency and vulnerability of credential management.

Posted: Aug 17, 2021

The least & most expensive used cars to insure

Insurance can tack 15% or more onto monthly costs for used cars, which have been growing in price recently.

Posted: Aug 17, 2021

Insurance innovation: When tech meets humanity

Insurance brokering innovation will only succeed if the focus is on augmenting — not overriding — human capabilities.

Posted: Aug 17, 2021

Fortune 500: The P&C insurance companies listed in 2021

The 500 corporations on this year's ranking represent two-thirds of the U.S. economy, with 26 firms coming from the P&C space.

Posted: Aug 17, 2021

WCI: Insurance and risk management pros are 'better together'

Workers’ compensation risk management can play a significant role in mitigating potential catastrophic effects

Posted: Aug 16, 2021

Digital claims, evolving risks: Fighting fraud with tech innovation

Insurance fraud is a $30 billion a year problem, and most insurers believe scams are on the rise.

Posted: Aug 16, 2021

Making return-to-work plans amid the latest pandemic surge

The insights come from a 9,000-employee survey, which found working on-site offers some crucial advantages.

Posted: Aug 16, 2021

National Indemnity fights $11.8M jury verdict involving multiple clients

The insurer tendered $1M to the defendants to resolve all claims multiple times with the stipulation to release their clients, but the offers were rejected.

Posted: Aug 16, 2021

Death toll in Haiti earthquake nears 1,300

Recovery efforts are underway with aid from foreign nations as a tropical storm looms days after the 7.2-magnitude quake.

Posted: Aug 16, 2021

Pandemic staffing crunch creates commercial insurance hurdles

Current market forces and pandemic realities require faster adoption of new digital and AI solutions.

Posted: Aug 16, 2021

Rules of the road: Insurance & the future sharing economy

States are renewing focus on peer-to-peer vehicle rental market insurance regulations as the practice starts to gain steam.

Posted: Aug 16, 2021

Retail and hospitality sectors face rising terrorist threats

Relaxed COVID-19 measures will lead to crowds returning to public places, making them attractive targets for attacks.

Posted: Aug 15, 2021

These credit cards have the best travel insurance benefits

Around two-fifths of consumers reported being unaware that travel insurance is mandatory in certain countries.

Posted: Aug 15, 2021

Who's using what in P&C insurance: August 16, 2021

Insurance technology news from Hippo, Zesty.ai, Metromile and more.

Posted: Aug 15, 2021

Simplifying third-party insurance compliance: 6 steps to protect companies

Following these best practices can help business clients protect themselves from mistakes caused by suppliers.

Posted: Aug 15, 2021

Gallagher moves to buy Willis Re

The new deal to buy Willis Re is valued at $3.25 billion, with a $750 million earnout payable in 2025, Gallagher reported.

Posted: Aug 13, 2021

Today's insurance talent want these 4 employee benefits

Recruiting in the insurance industry is highly competitive, but employers can stand out with these perks in their arsenal.

Posted: Aug 13, 2021

Agency tech helps sell small-business clients on cyber coverage

Technology can educate clients on their cyber risks and streamline processes so agents can spend more time with insureds.

Posted: Aug 13, 2021

How 'healthy stress' can improve agency sales production

Being able to recognize stressors and separate negative from positive stress can have a positive impact on your insurance business.

Posted: Aug 13, 2021

Cyber risks credit unions should watch for

Learn what isn’t covered by fiduciary crime bonds and the coverages credit unions should get.

Posted: Aug 12, 2021