NU Property & Casualty 360

How to spot potential causes of workplace injuries, fatalities

Uncover four indicators of significant injuries or fatalities on worksites and some tips on mitigating these risks.

Posted: Jan 26, 2021

AmGUARD sued by Big Brothers Big Sisters over Hurricane Laura claim payout

The Louisiana chapter of nonprofit BBBS alleges AmGUARD both surveyed Hurricane Laura damage and paid claims in an untimely manner.

Posted: Jan 26, 2021

12 U.S. cities to find affordable luxury real estate

Insurance agents seeking to grow their high-end homeowner clientele should prospect in these trending locales.

Posted: Jan 26, 2021

Trust in data security tumbles while interest in UBI grows

Consumers report increasing concerns around data security, yet are now more willing to share personal details with insurers for lower rates.

Posted: Jan 25, 2021

Fourth-quarter 2020 insurance premium renewals mostly up

Regular reporting from IVANS® provides a windows on to the trends and pressures impacting the insurance industry.

Posted: Jan 25, 2021

Insurer sued by Big Brothers Big Sisters over hurricane claim

The Louisiana chapter of nonprofit BBBS alleges AmGUARD both surveyed Hurricane Laura damage and paid claims in an untimely manner.

Posted: Jan 25, 2021

How AI and ML will impact insurers' ROI reserves in 2021 and beyond

Here's how emerging technologies can allow insurers to conduct proactive analyses to aid in the claims process.

Posted: Jan 25, 2021

Guarding the details before claims become lawsuits

A thorough claims investigation early in the process can capture vital details and information before they are lost or forgotten.

Posted: Jan 25, 2021

Gig economy workers need these three insurance policies

Freelance workers often turn to InsurTechs for their insurance coverage needs. Here's why...

Posted: Jan 25, 2021

How should insureds prioritize terrorism insurance in 2021?

Private-market terrorism insurance policies have emerged over the past two decades that offer fresh options for U.S. businesses.

Posted: Jan 25, 2021

Zurich, AXIS pull coverage for controversial oil and gas projects

The announcements come a few weeks after U.S. lawmakers pressed insurance executives not to insure oil and gas developments in the Arctic.

Posted: Jan 25, 2021

When predictive analytics meets an unpredictable world

Discover how the ever-increasingly unpredictable world is leading to a need to evolve predictive analytics.

Posted: Jan 25, 2021

Top 5 risks of 2021, ranked by likelihood

The social and economic consequences of COVID-19 are severe, and experts say its repercussions will likely change how we mitigate threats for years to come.

Posted: Jan 25, 2021

N.Y. and N.J. seeing rising bad faith claims in UIM/UM cases

Recent case law can help inform insurance carriers on how to treat uninsured/underinsured motorist coverage complaints.

Posted: Jan 24, 2021

Who's using what in P&C insurance: January 25, 2021

Insurance technology news from State Auto, Ask Kodiak, Amica Mutual Insurance and more.

Posted: Jan 24, 2021

Coverage denied for vape shop that sold faulty e-cig battery

The insurer questioned its duty to defend after a vape store was sued following the sale of a vaporizer battery that exploded in a consumer’s pocket.

Posted: Jan 24, 2021

A guide to future-readying your insurance business

Discover why the insurance industry is vulnerable to disruption and how technology can lead to new types of insurance based on better-defined risks.

Posted: Jan 22, 2021

5 cybersecurity threats to watch in 2021

Cybercrime is expected to have a worldwide cost of $6 trillion in damages this year.

Posted: Jan 22, 2021

Biden's $1.9T stimulus bill: 11 key elements of the relief plan

In addition to the 'American Rescue Plan,' more legislation is expected out of the new administration that may impact P&C insurance.

Posted: Jan 22, 2021

How climate change is impacting hurricane risk

Climate-related risks are among the top threats facing P&C and the world at large, and insurers have a critical role to play in mitigating them.

Posted: Jan 21, 2021

People on the move in the P&C insurance industry: January 22, 2021

News from Alliance Group, Applied Underwriters, BMS Group Limited and more.

Posted: Jan 21, 2021

Creating an effective Twitter marketing strategy

Insurance agencies that follow these steps can grow their online presence to help generate more business in this new year.

Posted: Jan 21, 2021

Modern workforce: How AI will define the next generation

Looking at how artificial intelligence works in commercial insurance can help illuminate its value in today’s evolving workplaces.

Posted: Jan 21, 2021

Florida Senate mulling repeal of auto no-fault law

While the bill aims to help drivers save money, efficacy studies on repealing personal-injury protection requirements show conflicting conclusions.

Posted: Jan 21, 2021

'Aloha': Life as a claims adjuster in Hawaii

Working as an adjuster in a place some would consider paradise comes with its own set of unique challenges.

Posted: Jan 21, 2021