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5 tips for mastering customer service in insurance

Consultant John Goodman shares insights on the best practices he’s derived from other industries for serving insureds.

Posted: Aug 09, 2021

The importance of tracking wildfires in real-time

With the latest technology, insurance providers are monitoring the path of wildfires in real-time to identify future potential risks.

Posted: Aug 09, 2021

Mitigating workers' comp costs with proper claim handling

Learn the steps to take in the event of a workplace accident to ensure a fair and prompt outcome for all parties.

Posted: Aug 08, 2021

6 insurance myths policyholders should be aware of

Insurify busted common insurance misconceptions that fuel confusion amongst consumers.

Posted: Aug 08, 2021

Who's using what in P&C insurance: August 9, 2021

Insurance technology news from QOMPLX, Overhaul and more.

Posted: Aug 08, 2021

Biden's plans for offshore wind energy projects is a boon for insurance

The property and liability markets can expect an underwriting boom should the plan for 30,000 MWs of offshore wind capacity comes to fruition.

Posted: Aug 08, 2021

Companies are improving with DE&I but more progress needed

Success awaits the organizations that create well-developed and formal diversity equity and inclusion programs.

Posted: Aug 06, 2021

Cannabis: The next big thing in special event insurance

Set up like beer gardens, no puns please, these special sections at events host a new set of risks.

Posted: Aug 06, 2021

Five states with alarming increases in COVID hospitalizations

The U.S. hospitalization rate for people with confirmed coronavirus cases has started to climb rapidly from record lows in June.

Posted: Aug 06, 2021

How companies can build better workplaces for LGBTQ+ employees

Nearly half of LGBTQ+ Americans feel discriminated against by their employer. Here's how insurance-industry HR leaders can change that.

Posted: Aug 05, 2021

AI, EVs and auto tech pose a threat to traditional auto insurance

In addition to tech, carmakers’ vertical integration of the entire ownership experience could shake up the auto insurance space.

Posted: Aug 05, 2021

People on the move in the P&C insurance industry: August 6, 2021

News from Sedgwick, Beazley, Arturo and more.

Posted: Aug 05, 2021

Total losses in marine sector running at historically low levels

During 2020, 1 in 3 losses occurred in South China, Indochina, Indonesia and the Philippines, but overall incidents declined.

Posted: Aug 04, 2021

Showing your value in a hardening personal lines market

One way agents and brokers can showcase their value is by educating clients on the ongoing drivers of rising rates.

Posted: Aug 04, 2021

'Dog days of summer': Road trips with Buster entail unique risks

Driving a dog anywhere exposes the owner to some risks beyond those to the upholstery and carpet.

Posted: Aug 04, 2021

Insurer offering Uber 'gap coverage' faces securities lawsuit

The class action claims James River miscalculated and misrepresented the risks in providing ride-share insurance policies to Uber.

Posted: Aug 04, 2021

10 worst states for teen drivers in 2021

The teen-driving environments in these states rank the lowest nationwide, according to an analysis from WalletHub.

Posted: Aug 04, 2021

Ecological forestry can lower insurance premiums

Research uncovered that these practices could reduce wildfire risks for some 81,000 homes near Tahoe National Forest.

Posted: Aug 04, 2021

Investigation: Insurers overcharged Calif. drivers $5.5B in 2020

Consumer Watchdog found that California auto insurers inadequately reduced rates accordingly with decreased claims amidst COVID-19.

Posted: Aug 04, 2021

How Surfside collapse could influence state-regulated insurance

Growing legal fees Fla. insurers face from past hurricanes and reduced faith in building inspections could drive a decline in available coverage.

Posted: Aug 04, 2021

These earthquakes, tsunamis led to the biggest insurance losses

Japan and New Zealand are featured prominently on the list, which includes one U.S. event.

Posted: Aug 04, 2021

Insurer must defend insured for Biometric Information Privacy Act violations

The Illinois Supreme Court ruled on class-action suit alleging that the tanning salon violated BIPA by requiring its customers to provide their fingerprints.

Posted: Aug 03, 2021

Around the P&C insurance industry: August 4, 2021

News from AIR Worldwide, FRISS, Howden and more.

Posted: Aug 03, 2021

Body shop damages a client's car. Is there insurance coverage?

Coverage Q&A: An employee at the insured auto body shop collided with a client's vehicle.

Posted: Aug 03, 2021

Cryptocurrency: D&O and E&O insurance issues

There are emerging risks associated with digital asset storage and transactions that underwriters must be aware of.

Posted: Aug 03, 2021