NU Property & Casualty 360

Cyber ransoms: To pay or not shouldn't be the question

Ransomware poses a serious threat to global business, and criminals are ditching ID theft and social engineering and moving to extortion.

Posted: Feb 18, 2021

Texas was warned its grid would fail in cold — and it did

A decade ago, regulators said the power plants couldn’t withstand bitterly cold weather. Now, 4 million people are in the dark.

Posted: Feb 18, 2021

Best U.S. cities for job hunting in 2021

These cities boast strong favorable conditions for job seekers and recent college graduates.

Posted: Feb 18, 2021

Court rejects restaurant's case for loss coverage over stay-at-home orders

The court's ruling pointed to an insurance policy’s “unambiguous” language centered on its insured restaurant’s “physical” losses.

Posted: Feb 17, 2021

Property & casualty industry income plummeted in 2020

Insurers’ finances took a hit in Q1-Q3 2020 amidst the COVID-19 pandemic and a historic catastrophe season.

Posted: Feb 17, 2021

Collaboration is critical for physical therapy in workers' comp

Some 60% of workers’ comp claims include physical therapy, making it one of the common types of treatment needed.

Posted: Feb 17, 2021

Tips to prevent frozen pipes this winter

From keeping the garage closed to turning on a light bulb, a few simple steps can help you sidestep frozen pipes.

Posted: Feb 17, 2021

Del. Supreme Court limits D&O coverage for securities claims

The ruling may dissuade policyholders from seeking D&O coverage for appraisal actions sought by shareholders who opposed a transaction.

Posted: Feb 17, 2021

Today's insurance agency: More flexible, connected and profitable

Insurance agencies are now more willing to break out of their technology comfort zone.

Posted: Feb 17, 2021

'I forgot' top reason millennials miss insurance payments

Nearly a quarter of the cohort missed a payment in the past year, largely for reasons that could be remedied with automation.

Posted: Feb 17, 2021

Insure.com reveals the top-rated home insurers

Customer service, claims management and price remain key to renewals, according to a consumer survey.

Posted: Feb 17, 2021

Will carriers use alternative dispute resolution to avoid litigation?

The latest Insurance & Law Today podcast discusses how carriers can use ADR to address claims disputes.

Posted: Feb 16, 2021

Identity theft is top-of-mind for 3 in 5 Americans this year

In the past year, one in five Americans has experienced identity theft or attempted identity theft.

Posted: Feb 16, 2021

Is there product liability coverage in a printers' E&O policy?

Coverage Q&A: The insured manufacturers packaging for frozen meat products.

Posted: Feb 16, 2021

Water damage results in severe losses for commercial insureds

Recent winter storms serve as a reminder for businesses to take steps to prevent the bursting or leaking of water pipes.

Posted: Feb 16, 2021

Around the P&C insurance industry: February 17, 2021

News from Chubb, SafeHerb, USI Insurance Services and more.

Posted: Feb 16, 2021

5 key ways to automate insurance sales workflows

Automating insurance sales processes can make inefficiencies a thing of the past with more digital and personalized services.

Posted: Feb 16, 2021

Claims lessons & implications from 2020's wildfire season

From state regulators to AI risk evaluation, these are the emerging trends shaped by 2020’s wildfires.

Posted: Feb 16, 2021

Bitcoin boom: Essential insurance for cryptocurrency in 2021

Most insurers have stayed away from the risky crypto market. However, these coverages can offer investors and businesses some protection.

Posted: Feb 16, 2021

Risk and the sharing economy: What insureds should know

Keep these five tips in mind as you help clients navigate the insurance implications of using their personal homes or vehicles for profit.

Posted: Feb 15, 2021

3 keys to sustainable value creation for P&C insurers

Discover the three factors top-performing insurers leverage to ensure long-term success.

Posted: Feb 15, 2021

How immersive technology can revolutionize risk control in insurance

Insurers are discovering the value of immersive technology to help address current risk control “pain points” in some key areas.

Posted: Feb 15, 2021

Fostering employee mental, physical health in a remote world

Worker needs are changing in the work-from-home era. Here is how company benefits can adapt.

Posted: Feb 15, 2021

Flattening the property-risk curve

Chubb's Fourth Annual Homeowners' Risk Report reveals that some homeowners are putting maintenance on the backburner during the pandemic.

Posted: Feb 15, 2021

These are the least expensive cars to insure

The Zebra’s rate review also found America’s best-selling vehicle, the Ford F-Series, has an average insurance rate of $1,547.

Posted: Feb 15, 2021