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Is proof of loss required before an appraisal?

Coverage Q&A: Insurers are asking for proof of loss for property damage before proceeding with an appraisal.

Posted: Feb 02, 2021

Insurance Speak: Mapping the future of short, simple customer journeys

Building “peer-to-peer” connections with carriers have risks and challenges. Jim Dwane of bolt explains how to navigate them.

Posted: Feb 02, 2021

The next chapter in insurance transformation

For insurers, better understanding their data provides more significant competitive advantages.

Posted: Feb 02, 2021

Workers' comp premiums dropped in 2020

NCCI reported the drops during a review of recently released data, which showed a rise in opioid utilization in workers' comp.

Posted: Feb 02, 2021

2021 Independent Agent Survey: Technology for the win

Part 2 of 2: Insurance digitization has increased across the industry, but the change has been incremental at insurance agencies.

Posted: Feb 02, 2021

COVID-19 vaccines: Potential employment practice liability risks

If employers make vaccination mandatory, they may be creating potentially costly insurance exposures.

Posted: Feb 01, 2021

OSHA updates COVID worker safety guidance

Pres. Biden asked for the updated guidance in an executive order on Jan 21., which also called for rules to be set on fines for violations, if necessary.

Posted: Feb 01, 2021

Measuring your agency’s impact goes beyond ROI

Value looks different for each insurance client, and understanding what’s important to them will help inform an agency's value-added services.

Posted: Feb 01, 2021

Feeling distracted at work? You're not alone...

Workers are struggling to focus on their jobs amid the global pandemic and the country's tumultuous political climate.

Posted: Feb 01, 2021

Court rejects claims of damages caused by insurer’s delayed payment

The Florida Supreme Court delivered a win for insurers, rejecting a case alleging untimely damage assessment and claim payout.

Posted: Feb 01, 2021

Court rejects claims case over damages caused by insurer’s delayed payment

The Florida Supreme Court delivered a win for insurers, rejecting a case alleging untimely damage assessment and claim payout.

Posted: Feb 01, 2021

10 least reliable cars on the road in 2021

The vehicles on Consumer Reports' annual listing highlight that new-car advantages do not always include dependability.

Posted: Feb 01, 2021

2021 Insurance Agent Survey spotlights creative resilience

Part 1 of 4: Insurance agencies faced a myriad of challenges in 2020 but came through armed with adaptive solutions.

Posted: Feb 01, 2021

Building an agency business plan: The first 90 days

Here's how insurance agencies can create a cycle of goal setting, implementation, review and reflection to capture opportunities this year.

Posted: Jan 31, 2021

Personal data breaches decline as hackers focus on companies

Research reveals large organizations are more commonly targeted now as hackers seek bigger paydays from fewer breaches.

Posted: Jan 31, 2021

Sailing in a hard maritime cargo insurance market

Rough seas, improperly declared cargo, fires and rising container loads are among the factors driving the hard insurance market for cargo.

Posted: Jan 31, 2021

Who's using what in P&C insurance: February 1, 2021

Insurance technology news from BTIS, Cogent Bank, Branch Insurance and more.

Posted: Jan 31, 2021

Is an insurance specialty in your future?

February is Insurance Careers Month, and the perfect time to consider whether or not to pick an insurance specialty.

Posted: Jan 31, 2021

Will the pandemic cause the end of agent distribution?

Social distancing and the shift to everything digital during COVID-19 has put pressure on insurance agents, but just how much?

Posted: Jan 29, 2021

Robinhood lawsuits: Traders face hurdles to prove wrongdoing

Frustrated users embroiled in the Robinhood/GameStop debacle may have little legal ground to stand when proving the brokerage's legal liabilities.

Posted: Jan 29, 2021

Surplus line premiums continued growth in 2020

All 15 stamping offices reported premium growth in 2020, with more than half seeing double-digit increases.

Posted: Jan 29, 2021

20 issues to watch in 2021

From COVID-19 and comorbidity to changes in workers’ comp, uncover the most pressing issues expected to hit the insurance industry in the coming year.

Posted: Jan 29, 2021

How to stop your clients from leaving for another broker

Here are some steps insurance agents and brokers can take to minimize the likelihood of a client walking away.

Posted: Jan 28, 2021

English Court finds business interruption losses are covered

A UK Supreme Court ruling could affect 700 types of losses, 60 insurers and 370,000 policyholders.

Posted: Jan 28, 2021

Smart Home IoT: Why Carriers Are Using a Phased Approach to More Successfully Measure ROI

Successful implementation of a phased approach has large payoffs and allows carriers to take a proactive stance with the customer relationship through smart IoT.

Posted: Jan 28, 2021