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Catastrophe preparedness: Essentials items for emergency kits

For National Preparedness Month, agents and brokers should check in with clients to ensure their disaster supplies kit is up-to-date.

Posted: Sep 17, 2021

The Internet of Things is moving the broker's cheese

Connected devices are poised to shake up the industry. Here's what brokers can do to stay ahead of disruption.

Posted: Sep 16, 2021

Calif. contractors finding new ways to mitigate earthquake risks

But experts say retrofits are also just as important as incorporating new design concepts to mitigate seismic activity.

Posted: Sep 16, 2021

People on the move in the P&C insurance industry: September 17, 2021

News from AXA XL, WorldTrips, Ames & Gough and more.

Posted: Sep 16, 2021

Insurers are overlooking subrogation options when paying claims

A study identifies some of the top reasons for missed subrogation and what insurers can do to recoup those dollars.

Posted: Sep 16, 2021

Navigating the latest vaccination & workplace regulations

Gain insights into what the recently announced vaccine mandates mean for employers and how clients can keep track of changing guidelines.

Posted: Sep 16, 2021

Swiss Re: P&C insurance premiums to reach $4.3T by 2040

A new sigma report notes that P&C business will become more volatile as portfolios shift to higher risk lines.

Posted: Sep 16, 2021

10 states with the highest COVID-19 death forecasts

The CDC predicts that the total number of weekly COVID-19 deaths could increase to more than 11,000 by the end of September.

Posted: Sep 16, 2021

Retaining insurance customers after a crisis

The customer experience following a loss event is an insurer’s opportunity to retain or lose an insured.

Posted: Sep 15, 2021

Mitigating climate change risks with property analytics

Discover what insurers can do to uncover emerging risks and stay ahead of unknown perils caused by climate change.

Posted: Sep 15, 2021

In the age of Amazon, does customer engagement really matter?

Now more than ever, insurers must double down on customer experience and treat policyholders as people rather than a policy number.

Posted: Sep 15, 2021

Nicholas lashes the Gulf Coast after Ida devastation

Torrential rain from Storm Nicholas could last for days, knocking out power and unleashing floods across Texas and Louisiana.

Posted: Sep 15, 2021

Cyberattacks, failure to innovate are execs' top tech concerns

More than half of U.S. businesses reported feeling prepared to anticipate and respond to a cyberattack.

Posted: Sep 15, 2021

How an accident claim affects rates with the largest auto insurers

Auto insurance rates increased an average of 46% after an accident across the five insurers ValuePenguin studied.

Posted: Sep 15, 2021

Poultry plant operator hit with fine after another chemical leak

The second incident came 42 days after six employees were killed following a nitrogen leak at the plant.

Posted: Sep 14, 2021

Insurance coverage when tree growth damages property

Coverage Q&A: A tree's roots grew through a property's exterior brick wall.

Posted: Sep 14, 2021

How agents and brokers can best advise new business owners

The decision to start a new business is the first of many on an entrepreneur's journey. Here's how you can help.

Posted: Sep 14, 2021

Nicholas lashes the Gulf Coast after Ida's devastation

Torrential rain from Storm Nicholas could last for days, knocking out power and unleashing floods across Texas and Louisiana.

Posted: Sep 14, 2021

Around the P&C insurance industry: September 15, 2021

News from SIAA, Alera Group, Corvus Insurance and more.

Posted: Sep 14, 2021

40 years of watching independent agents adapt to survive

Despite emerging challenges, independent agents are not likely 'going the way of the milkman' anytime soon.

Posted: Sep 14, 2021

ALM launches new cannabis-related certification for the insurance industry

The Cannabis Insurance Coverage Specialist will prepare insurance professionals for an emerging growth industry.

Posted: Sep 14, 2021

2021's Most affordable sedans to insure

When it comes to selecting a new vehicle, sedans are popular because of their relative affordability and favorable gas mileage.

Posted: Sep 14, 2021

Allianz fined $1.12M over Australian travel insurance sales

An Australian court handed down the penalty after finding the insurer engaged in 'misleading and deceptive conduct' when selling travel insurance.

Posted: Sep 13, 2021

Executive Insights: Aon North America CEO Jennifer Bell

The newly minted CEO discusses two of her passions, golf and giving back, as well as where the industry is heading.

Posted: Sep 13, 2021

Deepfakes: An insurance industry threat

From bogus claims to reputational damage, the ability of synthetic media to seemingly bend reality is an emerging menace with a far reach.

Posted: Sep 13, 2021