NU Property & Casualty 360

Common issues, tips for navigating related insurance claims

Are your insurance claims related? The legal issues surrounding related claims can impact a policyholder's coverage.

Posted: Dec 10, 2023

Roof experience key for insurers seeking to mitigate hail risk

The traditional methods of assessing hail risk are no longer sufficient.

Posted: Dec 07, 2023

Making room for granny: Home insurance and accessory dwelling units

New York is the latest city to support the construction of accessory dwelling units, or granny flats, to boost housing stock.

Posted: Dec 07, 2023

Making a difference: December 8, 2023

Philanthropic insurance news from Barts Charity and YourFMO.

Posted: Dec 07, 2023

Swiss Re: 2023 breaks catastrophe loss records

For the first time, severe thunderstorms are a major contributor to the year’s historic natural catastrophe losses.

Posted: Dec 07, 2023

A condensed history of personal auto insurance

The first auto insurance policy was sold a little over a decade after Karl Benz applied for the first patent for a gas-powered vehicle.

Posted: Dec 07, 2023

People on the move in the P&C insurance industry: December 8, 2023

The latest insurance industry personnel news from Sedgwick, Novidea, INSTANDA and more.

Posted: Dec 07, 2023

Court invalidates Nationwide's unlicensed driver exclusion for first-party medical benefits

The December 5 opinion held that the coverage exclusion in Nationwide's policy went against the Motor Vehicle Financial Responsibility Law.

Posted: Dec 06, 2023

'Uninsurable' America? Let's set the record straight

The same risks that are making insurance more important are also making it harder to get.

Posted: Dec 06, 2023

Insurance coverage Q&A: Roof damage and underlying decking

When a roof is damaged and during repair it is discovered that the decking is worn, should the decking be covered as part of the loss?

Posted: Dec 06, 2023

Worst metro areas for homeownership in 2023

Locations, crime rates and proximity to emergency services have major influence on home insurance costs.

Posted: Dec 06, 2023

Shortages will continue to affect workers' comp networks in 2024

In 2024, the workers’ comp segment will also contend with higher demand for mental health services and changes to state fee schedules.

Posted: Dec 06, 2023

Risk management through rapid restoration

Here's how to ensure a fresh start for insurers and policyholders in the wake of a disaster.

Posted: Dec 06, 2023

Around the P&C insurance industry: December 6, 2023

Insurance industry news from Higginbotham, Duck Creek Technologies, NFP and more.

Posted: Dec 05, 2023

Auto insurance shopping growth dropped in Q3

Shifting demographics in auto policy shopping are likely to become the norm, says LexisNexis.

Posted: Dec 05, 2023

The connection between mental health care and workers' comp

The impact of work-related stresses can be cumulative. CorVel's Karen Thomas advocates for proactive solutions.

Posted: Dec 05, 2023

Maryland judge sides with insurer in dispute involving 22 damaged condo roofs

The insurance carrier argued that some of the damage submitted in the claim was pre-existing and not caused by a storm.

Posted: Dec 05, 2023

5 Florida roofing contractors arrested for insurance fraud, other crimes

At least five Florida roofing company employees have recently been arrested for defrauding insurance companies.

Posted: Dec 05, 2023

MarketWatch: Top rated car insurance apps in 2023

Seventy percent of all digital media use in the U.S. comes from mobile apps.

Posted: Dec 05, 2023

U.S. workers embrace generative AI, leaving employers behind

Over half of U.S. employees use generative AI at work, despite the fact that only 41% of organizations have made it a priority.

Posted: Dec 04, 2023

States with the highest renters insurance rates

Renters in these states can expect the most expensive coverage rates, according to Insurify.

Posted: Dec 04, 2023

Digital, mechanical & physical clues that hint at auto insurance fraud

Around 15% of all auto premiums paid are used directly to cover undetected fraudulent claims, J.S. Held reports.

Posted: Dec 04, 2023

AM Best's negative position on U.S. personal lines extending into 2024

The outlook is driven by a host of factors, including rising loss cost severity and increased losses from secondary perils.

Posted: Dec 04, 2023

The impact of revamped trucking tech on commercial insurance

Forward-thinking insurers are creating new products to fulfill the evolving needs of commercial-trucking customers.

Posted: Dec 04, 2023

As AI advances, so should our investment in human touch

AI gives us the gift of time. Invest that time in insurance agents to make the customer experience more delightful.

Posted: Dec 04, 2023