NU Property & Casualty 360

Chubb appoints John Keogh as president

Keogh 'continues to demonstrate the skill, character, and intellect that exemplify great leadership,' says Chubb Chairman and CEO Evan Greenberg.

Posted: Dec 01, 2020

Even insurance professionals need a chance to exhale

The top three news stories of 2020 had very real implications for day-to-day operations in insurance.

Posted: Dec 01, 2020

Agents' top-rated insurers for performance, satisfaction in 2020

A new J.D. Power study illuminates why agent-based carriers should step up their game against growing direct-to-consumer competition..

Posted: Dec 01, 2020

5 ways to maximize a cybersecurity exercise

For insurance brokers, testing your company’s cyberattack defenses is vital to identifying weaknesses and creating a recovery strategy.

Posted: Dec 01, 2020

How to expedite claims during natural disasters

Insurers and their customers both pay the price for inefficient claims after a catastrophe.

Posted: Dec 01, 2020

Top insurers for agent satisfaction in 2020

A new J.D. Power study shows that agent-based carriers should step up their game to compete against direct-to-consumer insurers.

Posted: Dec 01, 2020

Entertainment trade looks to insurers to mitigate COVID losses

The entertainment industry is grappling with the question of which policies offer the best chance of coverage in the wake of the pandemic.

Posted: Nov 30, 2020

The 12 best states for middle class Americans

SmartAsset rated all 50 U.S. states on factors like homeownership and income inequality to determine its ranking.

Posted: Nov 30, 2020

Longtime insurance attorney talks COVID-19 litigation lessons

'We're going to have more law made on business interruption in 2020 and 2021 than probably the sum of all law before that,' Laura Gregory says.

Posted: Nov 30, 2020

Independent films struggle with COVID insurance out of reach

Small filmmakers are facing an 'insurance crisis' as they are forced to ground uninsured projects.

Posted: Nov 30, 2020

We want to hear from you: 2021 NU/PIA Independent Agent Study

This installment of the NU/PIA Independent Agent Survey will provide a one of a kind look at the demands on today's insurance agents.

Posted: Nov 30, 2020

Virtual delivery: The new normal for core system implementations

Insurers are finding online communication and collaboration tools are helping them better meet policyholders’ needs.

Posted: Nov 30, 2020

'Professional loneliness': A woman disrupting the insurance sector

Sophia Yen is teaching other women to do what she has mastered: balancing authenticity and power in a male-dominated world.

Posted: Nov 30, 2020

Strong headwinds: 2020 reinsurance market update

The reinsurance market was already struggling at the start of 2020 from such pressures as social inflation and wildfire exposures. Then, along came COVID-19.

Posted: Nov 30, 2020

8 ways brokers can improve carrier, underwriter relationships

Symbiotic broker-carrier relationships can build mutual respect, improve communication, and provide more personalized service to clients.

Posted: Nov 29, 2020

New emergency workers' standards set in California

The temporary standards, which require written prevention plans, will apply to most workers in the state.

Posted: Nov 29, 2020

New emergency worker standards set in California

The temporary standards, which require written prevention plans, will apply to most workers in the state.

Posted: Nov 29, 2020

5 COVID-19 safety questions asked and answered ahead of holiday travel

Health officials are pleading for Americans to stay home this holiday season, but for those who must travel, here's how to reduce the risk.

Posted: Nov 29, 2020

Partial automation causes drivers to let focus slip

Vehicle automation should concern insurers as it leads to increased driver disengagement.

Posted: Nov 27, 2020

Top insurers for equipment breakdown coverage

Businesses can face hundreds of thousands of dollars in financial losses if essential machinery fails.

Posted: Nov 27, 2020

How online learning impacts the P&C insurance industry

Companies that leverage e-learning to upskill existing employees will have a cost advantage and a motivated workforce.

Posted: Nov 26, 2020

People on the move in the P&C insurance industry: November 27, 2020

Recent career moves news from BMS Group, Ushur, Swiss Re and more.

Posted: Nov 26, 2020

Embracing claims technology to improve insurer profit

The right implementations can help carriers balance time, expenses and resources efficiently.

Posted: Nov 26, 2020

Turkey frying: Worth the risk?

Understanding how fryers operate is critical to preventing injuries and damage when frying a turkey this holiday season.

Posted: Nov 25, 2020

Businesses should brace for new U.S. privacy regulations, enforcement

The continuing shift in privacy law will significantly impact businesses’ compliance efforts and operational risks, as well as individuals’ expectations.

Posted: Nov 25, 2020