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Wildfires and wine don't mix

The latest Insurance Speak podcast features Larry Chasin’s insights on the impact of an unusual wildfire season on California’s vineyards.

Posted: Jan 05, 2021

Applying the 'but for' test to wide-area damage (part 3)

Part three of this series examines concurrent causations and how to apply them to business interruption claims.

Posted: Jan 05, 2021

Insurance events & conferences: Winter 2021

Here are the P&C insurance events to have on your radar this January through March.

Posted: Jan 05, 2021

Insurance shoppers' top concerns in 2021

Many of the top concerns held by policyholders in 2020 will carry over into the new year.

Posted: Jan 05, 2021

How to win clients and influence leads in 2021

Here are four predictions that all insurance agents should consider to grow their book of business this year.

Posted: Jan 05, 2021

11 cars, trucks and motorcycles poised to rise in value in 2021

Many of the dream cars on Hagerty's annual list may have surprising price tags but can also be shockingly affordable to insure.

Posted: Jan 05, 2021

Cyber insurance trends to look for in 2021

The cyber insurance industry is rapidly evolving, opening doors for stronger relationships between insurers and policyholders.

Posted: Jan 04, 2021

Boater's misleading statement results in claim denial

The ruling hinged on the maritime doctrine of "uberrimae fidei," which says boat owners have a duty to "fully and voluntarily disclose" all material facts.

Posted: Jan 04, 2021

One state is seeing increasing bad faith claims in UM/UIM complaints

Some Connecticut courts have begun applying a less stringent standard for pleading bad faith in insurance cases.

Posted: Jan 04, 2021

Applying the 'but for' test to wide-area damage (part 2)

Better understand how attorneys and forensic accountants view these types of incidents with the second installment in this three-part series.

Posted: Jan 04, 2021

The impact of COVID-19 on employment claims and litigation

Issues like accommodations, workplace safety, terminations and discrimination based on COVID-19-related risks raise new questions for employers.

Posted: Jan 04, 2021

New California labor laws in 2021 address gig workers, sick leave and more

Here's a quick overview of some of the major regulations that California employers will want to be aware of as we begin 2021.

Posted: Jan 04, 2021

Best U.S. cities for women to break the glass ceiling

Many women have struggled to climb the career ladder in the insurance industry. These cities are trailblazing change.

Posted: Jan 04, 2021

Insurance in 2021: A tale of the ant and the grasshopper

Expect a hardening environment in the year ahead with fewer policies, higher premiums and restrictive coverage.

Posted: Jan 04, 2021

New year, new claims: Preparing for surge in COVID-19 liability litigation

Here are a few potential coverage issues that could arise under CGL policies that are called upon to respond to pandemic-related lawsuits.

Posted: Jan 04, 2021

A look back at 2020's COVID-19 insurance coverage lawsuits

Lawsuits alleging that COVID-19 caused economic and physical harm did not reach the stratospheric proportions once predicted.

Posted: Jan 04, 2021

Best U.S. cities for women to climb the career ladder

The U.S. has a long way to achieve gender parity, but some cities are trailblazing the path.

Posted: Jan 04, 2021

Insurers update investment priorities to accelerate pandemic recovery

As we enter 2021, most insurers have updated strategic plans, adjusted budgets, and reconsidered investment priorities to hasten the industry's recovery…

Posted: Jan 03, 2021

Applying the 'but for' test to wide area damage (part 1)

Review an adjuster’s role in claims stemming from a wide area damage event and the questions that need to be asked early in the fact-finding stage.

Posted: Jan 03, 2021

Reflections on 2020 from a longtime insurance agency owner

Many insurance agency owners exhibited tremendous creativity to adapt to the changing nature of their business.

Posted: Jan 03, 2021

Excerpts From How Consumer Driven Telematics Data Helps Price With Precision

Highlights from the December 3 webcast “How Consumer Driven Telematics Data Helps Price with Precision.”

Posted: Jan 03, 2021

Applying the 'but for' test to wide-area damage (part 1)

For adjusters working in claims stemming from a wide-area damage event, here are the questions that need to be asked early in the fact-finding stage.

Posted: Jan 03, 2021

People on the move in the P&C insurance industry: January 01, 2021

News from WGIS, Core Specialty Insurance Holdings, Rivkin Radler and more.

Posted: Dec 31, 2020

2021: How to foster employee well-being in the new year

Here is how insurance leaders can increase productivity and improve employees' personal and financial wellness in 2021.

Posted: Dec 31, 2020

8 New Year's Eve safety tips for hosts

Drunk driving incidents peak on New Year's Eve. For party hosts, liability for their guests should be a top concern.

Posted: Dec 31, 2020