NU Property & Casualty 360

Will the pandemic cause the end of agent distribution?

Social distancing and the shift to everything digital during COVID-19 has put pressure on insurance agents, but just how much?

Posted: Jan 29, 2021

Robinhood lawsuits: Traders face hurdles to prove wrongdoing

Frustrated users embroiled in the Robinhood/GameStop debacle may have little legal ground to stand when proving the brokerage's legal liabilities.

Posted: Jan 29, 2021

Surplus line premiums continued growth in 2020

All 15 stamping offices reported premium growth in 2020, with more than half seeing double-digit increases.

Posted: Jan 29, 2021

20 issues to watch in 2021

From COVID-19 and comorbidity to changes in workers’ comp, uncover the most pressing issues expected to hit the insurance industry in the coming year.

Posted: Jan 29, 2021

How to stop your clients from leaving for another broker

Here are some steps insurance agents and brokers can take to minimize the likelihood of a client walking away.

Posted: Jan 28, 2021

English Court finds business interruption losses are covered

A UK Supreme Court ruling could affect 700 types of losses, 60 insurers and 370,000 policyholders.

Posted: Jan 28, 2021

Smart Home IoT: Why Carriers Are Using a Phased Approach to More Successfully Measure ROI

Successful implementation of a phased approach has large payoffs and allows carriers to take a proactive stance with the customer relationship through smart IoT.

Posted: Jan 28, 2021

People on the move in the P&C insurance industry: January 29, 2021

News from Hub International Limited, ACORD, Sedgwick and more.

Posted: Jan 28, 2021

2020 natural catastrophes triggered $268B in economic losses globally

The U.S.'s $119 billion economic loss total is a 59% increase from 2019, and 28% higher than the decade average.

Posted: Jan 28, 2021

Mitigating the reputational risks of diversity & inclusion in 2021

Businesses that take purposeful action to address inequality within their companies today will be the ones to succeed in the future.

Posted: Jan 28, 2021

The most significant privacy issues facing companies today

Adapting to the CCPA may be in the rearview, but there are still privacy-related challenges old and new at play in 2021.

Posted: Jan 28, 2021

Meet the NU Property & Casualty 2021 Editorial Advisory Board

Keep an eye peeled in the coming months for wisdom, insight and perspective from this esteemed group.

Posted: Jan 28, 2021

S&P: Global insurance brokers positioned for a year of growth

A new S&P report suggests stabilizing global economies will boost brokers' profitability opportunities in 2021.

Posted: Jan 27, 2021

Cyber preparedness and response work hand-in-hand

To successfully recover from any cyber event, there are three main areas of preparedness companies should focus on.

Posted: Jan 27, 2021

British Airways faces biggest data privacy lawsuit in the U.K.

The personal and financial details of more than 400,000 customers were compromised in the 2018 cyberattack.

Posted: Jan 27, 2021

Electric vehicles & the future of collision claims

With more EVs expected to be on the road in the future, should insurers be concerned about potential changes to collision claims for high-tech wheels?

Posted: Jan 27, 2021

Executive insights: A global perspective, a homegrown touch

CLIC Risk Retention CEO Chris Payne’s career spans continents and decades, but his focus remains unchanged: Helping businesses do exciting things.

Posted: Jan 27, 2021

SoCal Edison to settle Woolsey Fire insurance claims for $2.2B

Utility providers have been tied to several devastating wildfires in recent years, resulting in billions of dollars in potential liabilities.

Posted: Jan 27, 2021

11 InsurTechs to watch in 2021

InsurTech in 2021 is more than a buzzword. These companies are moving the needle on technology adoption in the insurance space.

Posted: Jan 27, 2021

Are e-bikes covered under homeowners insurance?

Coverage Q&A: This week's question asks if electric bicycles can be considered as 'personal property.'

Posted: Jan 26, 2021

Around the P&C insurance industry: January 27, 2021

News from Chubb, Ford, Beazley and more.

Posted: Jan 26, 2021

Incidents of auto theft surged in 2020

Early indicators point to 2020 becoming the biggest year for stolen cars in the past decade by a “significant margin,” the NICB president & CEO said.

Posted: Jan 26, 2021

Back to normal: The workplace in a post-COVID world

The latest Insurance Speak podcast examines the future implications of COVID-19 for employers.

Posted: Jan 26, 2021

Business risks during unpeaceful transitions of power

In recent years, events have highlighted the risks businesses in foreign nations face that are uncommon in democratic governments' transfer of power.

Posted: Jan 26, 2021

Executive Insights: A global perspective, a homegrown touch

CLIC Risk Retention CEO Chris Payne’s career spans continents and decades, but his focus remains unchanged: Helping businesses do exciting things.

Posted: Jan 26, 2021