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Even Santa needs insurance during the holidays

Take it from Argo: From the workshop to the sleigh, Santa is exposed to plenty of risk during the holiday season.

Posted: Dec 25, 2020

People on the move in the P&C insurance industry: December 25, 2020

News from PHLY, AF Group, Tokio Marine North America Services and more.

Posted: Dec 24, 2020

Pet dangers increase during holidays, insurance claims skyrocket

Last year, 30% of all Nationwide pet insurance claims for chocolate toxicity occurred during Christmas and New Year's.

Posted: Dec 24, 2020

5 tips to avoid last-minute holiday shopping risks

Roughly two out of three Americans complete their holiday shopping during the busy week leading up to Christmas.

Posted: Dec 24, 2020

Global insured catastrophe losses in 2020 top $83B, fifth-costliest on record

Natural catastrophes were responsible for $76 billion of the total global CAT-losses in 2020 – a 40% increase from 2019.

Posted: Dec 23, 2020

Stolen valuables: Determining the amount owed to the insured

Coverage Q&A: The insured has thousands of dollars worth of silverware stolen.

Posted: Dec 23, 2020

Top 5 challenges facing the insurance industry

Discover how to best the challenges that will keep insurers up at night in 2021 and beyond.

Posted: Dec 23, 2020

'So long, farewell': Five things that left us in 2020

As we eagerly prepare to welcome 2021, let's reflect on the aspects of work/life that we said 'goodbye' to in the past year.

Posted: Dec 23, 2020

Around the P&C insurance industry: December 23, 2020

News from The Hilb Group, Origami Risk, Azuga and more.

Posted: Dec 22, 2020

Leveraging insurance claims data to drive profitability

Why are so many insurance carriers unwilling or unable to exploit the true potential of their claims data?

Posted: Dec 22, 2020

Insurance leaders praise Congressional pandemic relief package

Although the latest pandemic relief bill approved by the U.S. Congress will provide an economic boost, many wish it had arrived sooner.

Posted: Dec 22, 2020

Insights on client marketing efforts in a post-pandemic world

Plus three simple recommendations to help insurers stay relevant and find success in 2021.

Posted: Dec 22, 2020

How your insurance agency can thrive during the pandemic

New habits and processes formed now to deal with financial challenges will hold long-term value for you and your business.

Posted: Dec 22, 2020

The 5 most accident-prone states

Notably, nearly all of the states on this list represent one U.S. region.

Posted: Dec 22, 2020

EU Commission confirms additional probe of Aon-Willis deal

The commission's decision, which will hinge on how it views the impact on competition the transaction would have, must be made by May 10, 2021.

Posted: Dec 21, 2020

How to build a successful P&C insurance business

Consider these factors when launching an insurance agency or starting a new career in the industry.

Posted: Dec 21, 2020

USAA settles lawsuit over wrongful death claim for $7.5 million

Attorneys say the quick settlement from USAA indicates the insurer knew it would likely pay more had it gone to trial.

Posted: Dec 21, 2020

Personal cyber insurance to see growing demand

The Accenture survey also found customer service is no longer the main reason consumers stay with their current insurers.

Posted: Dec 21, 2020

What insurance pros should know about MGA regulation

Here is a brief review of the National Association of Insurance Commissioners model act on MGAs.

Posted: Dec 21, 2020

Looking forward to 2021: Insurance lessons learned this year

Argo's CUO shares how the insurance industry's exemplary teamwork will continue to move the market forward through challenging times.

Posted: Dec 21, 2020

Top 10 dangerous toys of 2020

These toys have the potential to ruin the holiday cheer this gift-giving season with risks of personal injury or worse.

Posted: Dec 21, 2020

Insurers question coverage obligations for opioid lawsuits

Insurers allege McKesson Corp. failed to provide information that would have allowed them to properly assess coverage for opioids lawsuits.

Posted: Dec 20, 2020

Who's using what in P&C insurance: December 21, 2020

Insurance technology news from HONK Technologies, Sapiens, Falcon Insurance Group and more.

Posted: Dec 20, 2020

First-time home buying hits 20-year high

Private mortgage insurance was the leading finance option for first-time homebuyers, who could impact homeowners' insurance rates in the future.

Posted: Dec 20, 2020

Biometric data privacy laws & exposures

As more states consider privacy laws dealing with biometric data, brokers should encourage their clients to handle such information with care.

Posted: Dec 20, 2020