NU Property & Casualty 360

Around the P&C insurance industry: July 28, 2021

News from Aite Group, Tractable, Hippo and more.

Posted: Jul 27, 2021

How to shift social media marketing from branding to sales

Here are three ways to make insurance social-media marketing more performance driven.

Posted: Jul 27, 2021

M&A boom is under threat in Washington as Aon-WTW deal dies

The Aon-WTW deal was the first valued greater than $10B that has died for regulatory reasons from Biden's tougher stance on consolidation.

Posted: Jul 27, 2021

Former Ga. insurance official convicted on fraud, money laundering charges

Jim Beck was found guilty on 37 charges related to a five-year scheme that siphoned more than $2M from the Georgia Underwriting Association.

Posted: Jul 27, 2021

Novarica: RPA leads 2021 P&C insurer technology deployments

Despite the buzz among insurance-industry leaders and technologists around the potential impact of such tools such as smart devices, wearables and…

Posted: Jul 27, 2021

Growth in SPACs increases demand for D&O insurance coverage

Moves by the SEC regarding proper accounting of warrants are also driving premiums up for D&O coverage.

Posted: Jul 26, 2021

How Can Data Sophistication Help Triage Claims?

PropertyCasualty360 recently spoke with Frank Cesario, Director, with the Auto Claims vertical at LexisNexis Risk Solutions to understand how insurance companies are introducing data sophistication into their processes.

Posted: Jul 26, 2021

$11M settlement sparks $13.1B suit against American Family Insurance

A new lawsuit seeking billions of dollars in punitive damages claims AmFam and other parties illegally surveilled the plaintiff and her family.

Posted: Jul 26, 2021

Seniors are more susceptible to overpaying for home insurance

Across cohorts, policyholders with low credit scores were disproportionately impacted by rising home insurance rates.

Posted: Jul 26, 2021

M&A boom is under threat in D.C. as Aon-WTW deal dissolves

The Aon-WTW deal was the first $10 billion-plus proposal to die for regulatory reasons from Biden's tougher stance on consolidation.

Posted: Jul 26, 2021

Climate crisis now a major concern for global organizations

Businesses now face new exposures from climate change, including harsher regulations, mounting legal liabilities and reputational damage.

Posted: Jul 26, 2021

Aon, WTW deal crumbles

Aon will pay Willis Towers Watson a $1 billion termination fee, per their business combination agreement.

Posted: Jul 26, 2021

Critical insurance lessons from the Surfside tragedy

The tragedy provides a lesson on the importance of transparency and honesty when completing insurance applications.

Posted: Jul 26, 2021

State Farm lawsuit highlights WFH, discrimination challenges

The complaint alleges that the insurer denied accommodations to an employee with disabilities pre-pandemic.

Posted: Jul 26, 2021

Three visions for the future independent insurance agent

Here's how agents can innovate to serve small businesses better and how insures can support them along the way.

Posted: Jul 26, 2021

N.J. now requires auto insurers to disclose policy limits to attorneys

Disclosure of policy limits under a private automobile insurance policy must be provided to attorneys that request them within 30 days.

Posted: Jul 25, 2021

How armed security impacts insurance coverage

With careful consideration, insureds can implement security measures that best meet their needs and facilitate the right insurance coverage.

Posted: Jul 25, 2021

Critical condo insurance lessons from the Surfside tragedy

The tragedy provides a lesson on the importance of transparency and honesty when completing insurance applications.

Posted: Jul 25, 2021

Who's using what in P&C insurance: July 26, 2021

Insurance technology news from Talage, Roost, Evolve MGA and more.

Posted: Jul 25, 2021

Preparing workers' comp for future pandemics

As it prepares for the future, NCCI is also determining how to account for COVID in the current ratemaking season.

Posted: Jul 23, 2021

Let's make a deal: Personal data for lower premiums

While consumers are willing to reveal personal data for lower rates, their social media details are off the table.

Posted: Jul 23, 2021

Q2 IVANS Index™ shows ongoing insurance market hardening

Most lines of business are experiencing rate increases with the exception of workers' comp insurance.

Posted: Jul 23, 2021

People on the move in the P&C insurance industry: July 23, 2021

News from Risk Placement Services, DigitalOwl, Pie Insurance and more.

Posted: Jul 22, 2021

Q2 IVANS Index shows ongoing insurance market hardening

Most lines of business are experiencing rate increases with the exception of workers' comp insurance.

Posted: Jul 22, 2021

Outdoor fixtures raise home fire risks

Here are the easy ways homeowners can mitigate the risks of patio heaters and fire pits.

Posted: Jul 22, 2021