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S&P: Global insurance brokers positioned for a year of growth

A new S&P report suggests stabilizing global economies will boost brokers' profitability opportunities in 2021.

Posted: Jan 27, 2021

Cyber preparedness and response work hand-in-hand

To successfully recover from any cyber event, there are three main areas of preparedness companies should focus on.

Posted: Jan 27, 2021

British Airways faces biggest data privacy lawsuit in the U.K.

The personal and financial details of more than 400,000 customers were compromised in the 2018 cyberattack.

Posted: Jan 27, 2021

Electric vehicles & the future of collision claims

With more EVs expected to be on the road in the future, should insurers be concerned about potential changes to collision claims for high-tech wheels?

Posted: Jan 27, 2021

Executive insights: A global perspective, a homegrown touch

CLIC Risk Retention CEO Chris Payne’s career spans continents and decades, but his focus remains unchanged: Helping businesses do exciting things.

Posted: Jan 27, 2021

SoCal Edison to settle Woolsey Fire insurance claims for $2.2B

Utility providers have been tied to several devastating wildfires in recent years, resulting in billions of dollars in potential liabilities.

Posted: Jan 27, 2021

11 InsurTechs to watch in 2021

InsurTech in 2021 is more than a buzzword. These companies are moving the needle on technology adoption in the insurance space.

Posted: Jan 27, 2021

Are e-bikes covered under homeowners insurance?

Coverage Q&A: This week's question asks if electric bicycles can be considered as 'personal property.'

Posted: Jan 26, 2021

Around the P&C insurance industry: January 27, 2021

News from Chubb, Ford, Beazley and more.

Posted: Jan 26, 2021

Incidents of auto theft surged in 2020

Early indicators point to 2020 becoming the biggest year for stolen cars in the past decade by a “significant margin,” the NICB president & CEO said.

Posted: Jan 26, 2021

Back to normal: The workplace in a post-COVID world

The latest Insurance Speak podcast examines the future implications of COVID-19 for employers.

Posted: Jan 26, 2021

Business risks during unpeaceful transitions of power

In recent years, events have highlighted the risks businesses in foreign nations face that are uncommon in democratic governments' transfer of power.

Posted: Jan 26, 2021

Executive Insights: A global perspective, a homegrown touch

CLIC Risk Retention CEO Chris Payne’s career spans continents and decades, but his focus remains unchanged: Helping businesses do exciting things.

Posted: Jan 26, 2021

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