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Fla. Senate backs proposed legislation that could raise insureds' costs

Supporters say the bill will hold down premiums, but opponents say it will hurt consumers and their ability to fight insurers in court.

Posted: Feb 03, 2021

SolarWinds could have 'chilling effect' on cyber insurance

Is this massive cyberattack ushering in a new era of hackers increasing their focus on supply chain vulnerabilities?

Posted: Feb 03, 2021

Pandemic helped fuel insurance broker M&A in 2020

Will the business pressures that helped drive M&A activity last year continue in 2021?

Posted: Feb 03, 2021

2021 Insurance Agent Survey: Hiring problems persist

Part 3 of 4: Agencies are now more likely to compete for talented recruits than for clients and prospects.

Posted: Feb 03, 2021

Most & least expensive states to insure a home

Homeowners in the most costly states spend 68% more annually on insurance premiums compared with the typical U.S. resident.

Posted: Feb 03, 2021

Parametric insurance for the diversity and inclusion market

Regular self-assessment of actionable corporate inclusion policies can reduce insurance costs.

Posted: Feb 02, 2021

Around the P&C insurance industry: February 3, 2021

News from CPCU Society, CLARA Analytics, Nationwide and more.

Posted: Feb 02, 2021

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