NU Property & Casualty 360

Who is liable if a vaccine goes wrong?

Insurers won't underwrite the risks of COVID-19 vaccines, so the question now is whether the burden will fall on governments or manufacturers.

Posted: Jan 12, 2021

10 U.S. cities with the biggest gender pay gaps

Insurance remains one of the industries with the largest gender pay gaps, with women making 59 cents on the dollar in 2019.

Posted: Jan 12, 2021

Small insurance firms in the U.K. are reeling from the pandemic

An FCA study found that thousands of financial services firms in the U.K. are at risk of failure due to the economic fallout from COVID-19.

Posted: Jan 11, 2021

Keys to building inclusive recruitment processes

Revamping the hiring process can bring new perspectives to your company and enhance its public image.

Posted: Jan 11, 2021

Answering small businesses' biggest questions on the new PPP loans

Now that the PPP is reopening, here's what you need to know to help your small-business clients speed up the loan application process.

Posted: Jan 11, 2021

Rear automatic-brake systems can reduce fender bender claims

The technology can help reduce the number of low-speed backing crashes, leading to fewer property damage and collision claims.

Posted: Jan 11, 2021

When OEM insurance hits the market, auto insurers are left to pick up the tab

What does the launch of GM’s OnStar Insurance mean for the future of the auto insurance market and InsurTech at large?

Posted: Jan 11, 2021

Auto insurance rates to drop for first time in decade

New research also shows auto insurance can play a vital role during the car buying process.

Posted: Jan 11, 2021

10 most reliable cars of 2021

Consumer Reports' annual auto reliability rankings are in for 2021, and for the first time, there's a new vehicle at #1.

Posted: Jan 11, 2021

Who's using what in P&C insurance: January 11, 2021

Insurance technology news from Crane Agency, WALCO Funding and more.

Posted: Jan 10, 2021

The perils of pandemic worker's comp premium audits

Insurers and insureds are facing confusion and high costs, among other issues, as states issue emergency rules amidst COVID-19.

Posted: Jan 10, 2021

Association launches to fight black-market workers' comp

Cal-SARA aims to clean up fraudulent California staffing agencies that operate without legitimate workers' comp insurance and those that enable them.

Posted: Jan 10, 2021

How to succeed in the insurance industry with EY's Sophia Yen

ALM's Young Professionals Network chatted with Ernst and Young's Sophia Yen about diversity and inclusion. and her career advice for insurance pros.

Posted: Jan 10, 2021

Slip & fall scams continue troubling trend

Businesses make up the bulk of questionable claims, but homeowners remain a target on scammers' radar, NICB reported.

Posted: Jan 08, 2021

Attorney at Texas insurance agency fired after participating in Capitol riot

Paul Davis questioned election results in an Instagram story he posted while standing outside the Capitol in a crowd of protestors.

Posted: Jan 08, 2021

Rise of the machines — and the humans they'll learn from

The rise of data science, and the increasing application of AI and machine learning, are driving the skills needed by today's insurance pros.

Posted: Jan 08, 2021

Temporary FDA policies food industry clients should know

The FDA altered food labeling guidelines amidst the pandemic. Here's what insureds need to know to remain compliant.

Posted: Jan 07, 2021

Through the looking glass

Even though we’re in a new year, some old insurance claims issues bear watching.

Posted: Jan 07, 2021

International P&C insurance news: January 2021

A round-up of recent international insurance news from Germany, Japan, Singapore and more.

Posted: Jan 07, 2021

People on the move in the P&C insurance industry: January 08, 2021

News from AF Group, Rivkin Radler, Buckle and more.

Posted: Jan 07, 2021

Nearly half of Americans admit to drinking & driving

More than 40% of survey respondents thought their auto insurance policy would cover damages caused while driving impaired.

Posted: Jan 07, 2021

How catastrophes and COVID-19 are changing business trends for P&C

For most lines, premium volume had been rising through the end of 2019. 2020 abruptly changed that.

Posted: Jan 07, 2021

Insurance industry condemns chaos in U.S. Capitol

Riot leaves four dead, wide-spread damage throughout the Capitol and the question of how the federal government is covered in the event of attempted insurrection.

Posted: Jan 07, 2021

Rates grew across personal, commercial insurance lines in Q4

Coverage of homes valued at more than $1M saw the biggest rate gains on the personal side, while a few commercial insurance lines jumped double digits.

Posted: Jan 07, 2021

An uncertain look forward: Weather threats, InsurTech growth

A greater aggregate number of flood-related catastrophes may compel Congress to drastically amend the National Flood Insurance Program.

Posted: Jan 07, 2021