NU Property & Casualty 360

Hanover study affirms need for E&O insurance

New data shows 1 in 5 professional service providers do not have E&O insurance, despite 44% having had customers withhold payments due to contract disputes.

Posted: Nov 18, 2020

Insurers take business interruption case to U.K. Supreme Court

The U.K. Supreme Court is considering if it is incorrect to assume that insurance coverage would be unlimited during a pandemic.

Posted: Nov 18, 2020

The most underrated U.S. cities for living and working in 2020

Insurance professionals looking to grow their prospect pool or expand into new markets would be well-advised to consider these locales.

Posted: Nov 18, 2020

Insurance Speak: The future of business travel

Chubb's Ben Howell and John Thompson share that essential travel will become the standard for many companies determining where and when to send executives

Posted: Nov 18, 2020

Insurance workforce diversity improves but more work is needed

Industry-wide diversity efforts show modest signs of progress as non-white insurance employees increased by 1.6% YOY in 2019.

Posted: Nov 18, 2020

The implications of medical marijuana in workers' comp

Laws regarding post-accident marijuana testing remain a contentious issue in the workers’ compensation arena.

Posted: Nov 17, 2020

Paying earthquake claims under a bare walls condo policy

Coverage Q&A: A condominium building was declared a total loss after an earthquake, but individual units suffered no damages.

Posted: Nov 17, 2020

Around the P&C insurance industry: November 18, 2020

News from CNA Canada, Professional Insurance Agents, The Institutes and more.

Posted: Nov 17, 2020

Rapidly evolving cannabis landscape raises questions for employers

In a recent virtual forum, panelists discussed key issues for employers to consider with cannabis, from employee safety to claims.

Posted: Nov 17, 2020

Strongest Atlantic storm of 2020 batters Central America

Hurricane Iota, the record 30th named storm this year, could trigger a humanitarian crisis in an already vulnerable region.

Posted: Nov 17, 2020

10 ways your company can support Black colleagues, improve well-being

Current events are bringing strategies to create work cultures that prioritize diversity and equality to the desks of executives across the U.S.

Posted: Nov 17, 2020

Employee ownership drives stronger culture and shared values

A 100% employee-owned insurance firm shares how providing employees with a constancy of purpose reinforces a shared responsibility for success.

Posted: Nov 17, 2020

Auto insurance givebacks: Are policyholders getting a good deal?

There are multiple variables preventing auto insurers from offerings complete policyholder refunds.

Posted: Nov 17, 2020

Global economy outlook: Swiss Re forecasts four possible paths

Each of the four scenarios forecasted by Swiss Re analysts will impact life and non-life insurance premiums by rising 3% to falling 4%.

Posted: Nov 17, 2020

7 steps to reduce pandemic fatigue

In this anxious time, it's vital to check-in with family and friends, but most importantly, yourself.

Posted: Nov 17, 2020

10 ways your company can support Black colleagues and improve well-being

Current events are bringing strategies to create inclusive cultures that truly prioritizes diversity and equality straight to the desk of executives across the U.S.

Posted: Nov 16, 2020

Digital transformation in insurance: Time to focus on marketing

Brands like Amazon and Zappos have changed the way insurance consumers expect us to market and interact with them.

Posted: Nov 16, 2020

When wine goes up in smoke

Subrogating winery inventory claims after a wildfire involves identifying the origin and type of damage.

Posted: Nov 16, 2020

Why companies could benefit from integrated risk management

Integrated risk management brings together all forms of corporate risk for a comprehensive, end-to-end view of risk across the organization.

Posted: Nov 16, 2020

10 most stolen motorcycle brands in 2019

The top 10 most stolen makes account for 32,687 of the 40,8030 motorcycle thefts reported last year.

Posted: Nov 16, 2020

Fla. court refuses to apply 'virus exclusion' in COVID insurance lawsuit

This highlights insurers' greatest weakness in COVID cases: most of the exclusions cited to avoid coverage have nothing to do with a pandemic.

Posted: Nov 15, 2020

Will the claim tendering missteps of Superstorm Sandy be repeated?

In the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, contractors must learn from the claim tendering missteps of the past and vigilantly monitor their subcontractors.

Posted: Nov 15, 2020

Who's using what in P&C insurance: November 16, 2020

Insurance technology news from AXA XL, Sapiens, Brown & Brown, Nationwide, Hiscox and more.

Posted: Nov 15, 2020

FHA proposes allowing private flood insurance option

The FHA says the proposal could provide new options for 3% to 5% of FHA borrowers.

Posted: Nov 15, 2020

The new innovator's dilemma in insurance

Here are the challenges insurance incumbents face in securing the tools needed to better keep up with our changing world.

Posted: Nov 13, 2020