NU Property & Casualty 360

What defines an 'occurrence' in insurance claims

Coverage Q&A: A claim was denied because the insurer asserts that an 'accident' did not occur.

Posted: Nov 03, 2020

Around the P&C insurance industry: November 4, 2020

News from Risk Strategies, InsurTech NY, Progressive Insurance and more.

Posted: Nov 03, 2020

Wind damage from Hurricane Zeta drives loss estimates to $1.5–4.4B

Category 2 Zeta was the 11th named storm to hit the U.S., and the third hurricane to make landfall in Louisiana this season.

Posted: Nov 03, 2020

Wildfires, disease and the need for insurance-industry leadership

Becoming climate change solution-builders will reverse negative stereotypes linked to insurance while boosting the industry's financial health.

Posted: Nov 03, 2020

Trump v. Biden: How the winner may impact the workplace

The election will impact employment practices for years to come. Here's where each candidate stands on issues ranging from workplace safety to employee benefits.

Posted: Nov 03, 2020

Cities at risk: Top threats affecting global urban centers

Understanding the top risks facing today's metropolises can help cities worldwide strengthen their resilience and mitigate threats.

Posted: Nov 03, 2020

Uber drivers' push against Prop. 22 alerts 'repugnant to free speech'

Uber provided drivers with misleading facts about the measure that would exempt gig companies from a test reclassifying workers as employees.

Posted: Nov 02, 2020

Where personal lines insurers can find value in technology

The question to ask is not which AI technologies are valuable but rather where they are most valuable in the enterprise.

Posted: Nov 02, 2020

Uber drivers' campaign notifications to block Prop. 22 'repugnant to free speech,' judge rules

The requested temporary restraining order would have required Uber to inform drivers it would not use any information against them about how they plan to vote on Prop. 22.

Posted: Nov 02, 2020

Keeping the robots trustworthy: The ethics of artificial intelligence

As the use of AI expands into the insurance space, it must reduce bias while still providing accurate outcomes.

Posted: Nov 02, 2020

Wind damage from Hurricane Zeta drives insured loss estimates to $1.5–4.4 billion

Category 2 Zeta was the fifth named storm to hit the U.S. and the third hurricane to make landfall in Louisiana this season.

Posted: Nov 02, 2020

Lemonade's insurance recipe makes some consumers wince

Customer service and reputation, not price, are the factors driving the most renewals with an existing insurance carrier in the homeowners market.

Posted: Nov 02, 2020

Uber drivers' campaign against Prop. 22 'repugnant to free speech,' judge rules

Drivers' requested order would have required Uber to declare it would not use any information about how drivers plan to vote on Prop. 22 against them.

Posted: Nov 02, 2020

Simple steps to achieve inclusion and diversity excellence

With these three steps, insurance companies' HR teams can drive diversity and expand their talent pools and potential for innovation.

Posted: Nov 02, 2020

Retailers across the U.S. prepare for Election Day violence

After social unrest this summer caused millions in damages, retailers are prepping for another possible bout of vandalism on Election Day.

Posted: Nov 02, 2020

10 most expensive U.S. cities to own a car

These cities have the highest average costs of average costs of car insurance, gas and toll roads.

Posted: Nov 02, 2020

Dems introduce bill to include financial institutions in Civil Rights Protection

The legislation has been endorsed by civil rights organizations, including the NAACP and Americans for Financial Reform.

Posted: Nov 01, 2020

Democrats introduce legislation to include financial institutions in Civil Rights Protection

The legislation has been endorsed by civil rights organizations, including the NAACP and Americans for Financial Reform.

Posted: Nov 01, 2020

Crisis: An opportunity for agent and broker growth

Real staying power awaits agents and brokers who conceive of the distinct products that customers expect from today's insurance innovators.

Posted: Nov 01, 2020

How to expand your book of business through existing clients

To achieve ongoing success in insurance, mind how you partner with other trusted advisors, and make the right digital investments.

Posted: Nov 01, 2020

Brokers, consider these questions before adopting new InsurTech

Origami Risks' Glen Carey shares his advice to insurance professionals challenged by the InsurTech revolution.

Posted: Nov 01, 2020

Who's using what in P&C insurance: November 2, 2020

Insurance technology news from Cover Genius, GuideOne National, Zurich North America, CyberCube, Redwood Logistics and more.

Posted: Nov 01, 2020

Hurricane Zeta leaves trail of wreckage and at least six dead

More than 2M homes and businesses are without power after Zeta caused widespread damage from Louisana to North Carolina.

Posted: Oct 30, 2020

3 fundamentals of closing insurance claims

Investigating, documenting and communicating insurance coverage to policyholders are just part of the claims process.

Posted: Oct 30, 2020

Study: Businesses, consumers need agent guidance on cyber threats

October is Cybersecurity Awareness Month and an opportune time to remind clients of cyber risks and mitigation practices.

Posted: Oct 30, 2020