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2021 crystal gazing with Clyde & Co.

Helping players across the insurance value chain get ahead of upcoming hurdles, Clyde & Co. has highlighted the following factors as ones to watch as we await the calendar’s turn.

Posted: Dec 11, 2020

Five states with the highest COVID-19 hospitalization rates

The pandemic is affecting all patients' access to hospital care in these states.

Posted: Dec 11, 2020

People on the move in the P&C insurance industry: December 11, 2020

Recent career moves news from Beazley, Incline Insurance Group, BMS Group and more.

Posted: Dec 10, 2020

Flood threat to affordable housing to triple by 2050

New Jersey, New York and Massachusetts have the highest number of units at risk, according to Climate Central.

Posted: Dec 10, 2020

Officials bust massive car insurance fraud ring in N.Y.

At least nine individuals are accused of defrauding insurance companies after a two-year investigation called 'Operation Sledgehammer.'

Posted: Dec 10, 2020

How IICF Northeast amped up its 2020 virtual benefit 'dinner'

See the celebrities who helped tell the story of how the Insurance Industry Charitable Foundation rose to meet the challenges posed by COVID-19.

Posted: Dec 10, 2020

What do drivers really think about insurance telematics?

Should more insurers consider adopting this model? Most of the insurance customers who use these devices are pleased with the results.

Posted: Dec 10, 2020

Three words underwriters never want to hear

Two underwriters share the warning signs that give us pause and what insurance brokers can do to avoid them in submissions.

Posted: Dec 10, 2020

How climate change will impact insurers in 2021

Regulators are expected to move the industry to create new insurance products to mitigate the risks from climate change, while also increasing scrutiny.

Posted: Dec 10, 2020

10 classy holiday gifts for insurance clients this year

There are plenty of fun ways to delight clients this holiday season.

Posted: Dec 10, 2020

New outdoor dining structures pose new risks for restaurants

Restaurants are doing anything they can to survive the pandemic, but temporary structures could present a new peril.

Posted: Dec 09, 2020

Ransomware attacks, third-party liability and you

Organizations need to consider unintended victims and the potential for liability to reliant third parties if their systems are attacked by ransomware.

Posted: Dec 09, 2020

Publix accused of causing worker's COVID-19 death by banning proper PPE

The complaint alleges Publix instructed staff not to wear personal protective equipment without a doctor's note so as not to “incite panic.”

Posted: Dec 09, 2020

Publix accused of causing worker's COVID-19 death

The complaint alleges Publix instructed staff not to wear personal protective equipment without a doctor's note so as to not “incite panic.”

Posted: Dec 09, 2020

Some blame cyber insurers for the consistent rise in ransomware attacks

Some are arguing cyber insurance policies and payouts are fueling the rise in ransomware events.

Posted: Dec 09, 2020

Putting 2020 in the rearview mirror — Part 2

Wildfires changed the landscape, 30 named storms formed in the Atlantic, and rioters demonstrated in cities across the country in a year unlike any other.

Posted: Dec 09, 2020

UBI auto insurance market poised to grow nearly 25%

More than 30% of consumers are showing interest in UBI coverage as they are driving less due to the pandemic.

Posted: Dec 09, 2020

Insurance, finance firms with the most women executives

S&P: Only one company in insurance and financial services can say that nearly half of its executives are women.

Posted: Dec 09, 2020

Around the P&C insurance industry: December 9, 2020

News from Cowbell Cyber, Coalition, Marsh and more.

Posted: Dec 08, 2020

How agents must evolve to better serve their customers in the Digital Age

Facing rapid automation, agents must adapt to evolving tech and customer needs to be successful, trusted advisors.

Posted: Dec 08, 2020

What is a material misrepresentation on an insurance application

Coverage Q&A: Withholding information on an insurance application could mean the difference between a claim being paid or not.

Posted: Dec 08, 2020

More holiday shoppers will buy online in 2020 despite cyber fears

Two-thirds of Americans are concerned about their information being compromised by a data breach this holiday season.

Posted: Dec 08, 2020

Why Fast-Changing Market Conditions Demand Agile Insurtech Ecosystems

The resources required to build technologies from scratch are labor-intensive, and when carriers have a way to shorten the time to market, they achieve a competitive edge.

Posted: Dec 08, 2020

The safest U.S. cities during the COVID-19 pandemic

For insureds, crime rates can play a role in shopping for and the pricing of renters and home insurance.

Posted: Dec 08, 2020

Putting 2020 in the rearview mirror - Part 1

Riots, wildfires, cyberattacks, hurricanes and the coronavirus were at the forefront of an active year filled with insurance claims.

Posted: Dec 08, 2020