NU Property & Casualty 360

Who's using what in P&C insurance: February 8, 2021

Insurance technology news from Akur8, Applied Systems, EigenRisk and more.

Posted: Feb 07, 2021

Attention on D&I will continue, but not without challenges

Efforts to support and promote diversity will increase, but companies may face challenges along the way, particularly due to the polarized national political divide.

Posted: Feb 07, 2021

Hippo in talks to go public through merger

The InsurTech is reportedly following the steps of competitor Lemonade, which had 2020’s strongest IPO debut.

Posted: Feb 07, 2021

Text messages: The missing piece of agency marketing?

Texting is quick, personal and convenient. Here's why insurance agencies should add it to their communication strategies.

Posted: Feb 07, 2021

CoreLogic accepts $6 billion acquisition deal

CoreLogic provides property information intelligence to help inform insurance underwriters on how to manage risks.

Posted: Feb 07, 2021

Attention on D&I will continue but not without challenges

Efforts to support and promote diversity will increase, but companies may face hurdles due to the polarized national political divide.

Posted: Feb 07, 2021

The most significant business interruption cases of 2020

An unprecedented year brought never-before-seen cases to court. Here are the most notable BI coverage decisions of last year.

Posted: Feb 05, 2021

Phishing: Watch out for these 6 tell-tale signs

Suspicious emails and fake file attachments are just two of the indicators of phishing to watch for.

Posted: Feb 05, 2021

Insurers can make data privacy a competitive differentiator

Consumers are willing to make an array of additional data available to insurers and other financial service providers.

Posted: Feb 05, 2021

As heatwaves become more extreme, these jobs have the greatest risk

As temperatures continue to rise and heatwaves worsen, some already high-risk professions will become even riskier.

Posted: Feb 05, 2021

Insurers name top risk concerns in 2021-22, and the pandemic isn't one

While COVID-19 was mentioned, risk professionals surveyed by Deloitte rated other top risk concerns much higher.

Posted: Feb 04, 2021

N.Y. regulator releases cyber insurance framework

The guidelines outline best practices for P&C insurers to strengthen risk strategies and protect against a growing threat.

Posted: Feb 04, 2021

The biggest business interruption cases of 2020

An unprecedented year appropriately brought unprecedented claims cases to court in 2020. Here were the most notable coverage decisions.

Posted: Feb 04, 2021

People on the move in the P&C insurance industry: February 5, 2021

News from AXA XL, MarshBerry, Risk Placement Services and more.

Posted: Feb 04, 2021

International P&C insurance news: February 2021

Here is a round-up of recent insurance news from Norway, India, the U.K., and more.

Posted: Feb 04, 2021

Investigating auto seat failure claims

This unusual case study deals with a single-car accident in which the vehicle was a total loss.

Posted: Feb 04, 2021

Consumer Reports finds quoting bias at major auto insurers

CR's investigation found some auto coverage rates spiked by more than $100 annually based on consumers' socioeconomic factors.

Posted: Feb 04, 2021

Consumer Reports finds quoting bias at three auto insurers

The investigation found some auto coverage rates spiked by more than $100 annually based on consumers' socioeconomic factors.

Posted: Feb 04, 2021

Insurers name top risk concerns in 2021-22, and the pandemic isn't one of them

While COVID-19 was mentioned, risk professionals surveyed by Deloitte rated other top risk concerns much higher.

Posted: Feb 04, 2021

2021 Insurance Agent Survey: Crisis fosters invention

Part 4 of 4: How are insurance agencies weathering the challenges of the past year?

Posted: Feb 04, 2021

Consumers want automated AI auto claims & repairs

While shoppers want fully automated experiences, there are still barriers to adoption across the insurance value chain.

Posted: Feb 03, 2021

Florida Senate backs proposed property insurance changes that raise costs on insureds

Supporters say the bill aims to hold down premiums and address costly litigation, but opponents say it would hurt consumers and their ability to fight insurers in court.

Posted: Feb 03, 2021

Umbrella insurance: An overlooked part of fulfilling the insurance promise

Insureds with significant assets can face serious financial risks during a claim if their policies have insufficient liability coverage.

Posted: Feb 03, 2021

Workers' comp trends to watch in 2021

Declines in new business and potential adjustments in payroll during audits are just a few of the pressing workers’ comp issues to monitor.

Posted: Feb 03, 2021

10 sales & marketing tips for the digital era

Insurance agents and brokers, heed the advice in this article before heading into another Zoom meeting.

Posted: Feb 03, 2021