NU Property & Casualty 360

Complexities are holding the insurance industry back

Despite innovation in technology and pressure to move faster, the complexities of the insurance industry remain a hindrance.

Posted: Aug 19, 2021

Sustainability spotlight should prompt insurers to enhance CSO’s role

Many chief sustainability officers working for insurance carriers struggle to overcome organizational hurdles.

Posted: Aug 19, 2021

States with the biggest birth declines due to COVID-19

According to new data, the pandemic has caused a 4% drop in births between 2019 and 2020.

Posted: Aug 19, 2021

Off-label gabapentinoid use growing for work-related injuries

Gabapentinoids are the third-highest therapeutic group of drugs in terms of prescription payments among workers’ comp claims.

Posted: Aug 18, 2021

Workers' comp rate decrease proposed in West Virginia

The Mountain State is not the only one with workers’ comp rates drop, as other states are seeing similar filings.

Posted: Aug 18, 2021

Using geospatial property intelligence & GIS for risk assessment

Insurance carriers have new tools at their disposal to help them identify and underwrite risks for exposed customers.

Posted: Aug 18, 2021

OSHA updates guidance for unvaccinated & other at-risk workers

The updated guidance builds on the administration’s recommendations for establishing a multilayer intervention plan.

Posted: Aug 18, 2021

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