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Insurance Speak: Reopening amid COVID-19

Companies are worried about safety as they reopen, and the liabilities they may face if someone becomes ill. Two experts share their recommendations.

Posted: Sep 15, 2020

Lloyd's market update breaks down COVID losses, culture initatives in 2020

Lloyds had about £2.4 billion worth of losses through June 30, and expects to pay out £5 billion in claims 2020.

Posted: Sep 15, 2020

Insurance leaders address the industry's diversity challenges

'Across the country, people have finally acknowledged that the status quo is unacceptable,' says Janet Jordan-Foster with AXIS Capital.

Posted: Sep 15, 2020

Mid-market clients struggle to understand insurance needs, coverage

These clients have a lot to consider when shopping for insurance and typically face more challenges in the process than small-business owners.

Posted: Sep 15, 2020

Ben Affleck film center of new COVID-19 coverage case

The suit may be the first to test whether movie and TV insurers will be forced to provide coverage for delays caused by the pandemic.

Posted: Sep 15, 2020

The 5 best and worst states for health care in 2020

A new Wallethub study spotlights where individuals and workers can access better health care in the U.S.

Posted: Sep 15, 2020

How employment practices insurance policies are responding to COVID-19

COVID forced employers to make critical decisions on short notice, with scant and often conflicting guidance.

Posted: Sep 14, 2020

E&S insurance midyear premiums reflect market uncertainty

Surplus lines growth continued during the early days of the global pandemic but the number of filings shrunk in several states.

Posted: Sep 14, 2020

WSIA 2021 InsurTech Conference not just for technology professionals

The event will focus exclusively on how tech is impacting the wholesale, specialty and surplus insurance lines industry.

Posted: Sep 14, 2020

U40: What rising surplus lines insurance pros need to know

WSIA’s U40 initiatives are designed to meet the needs of young professionals in the surplus lines industry.

Posted: Sep 14, 2020

Where there’s wildfire, there’s smoke

The health effects from smoke are especially of concern to vulnerable individuals, including seniors, children and persons with respiratory conditions.

Posted: Sep 14, 2020

How COVID-19 accelerated the move toward insurance agility

Tech upgrades pushed by the pandemic will lead to more efficient operations, happier employees, and enhanced collaboration and innovation.

Posted: Sep 14, 2020

How employment practices insurance is responding to COVID-19

The pandemic forced employers to make critical decisions on short notice with scant and often conflicting guidance.

Posted: Sep 14, 2020

WSIA 2021 Insurtech Conference not just for technology professionals

The event will focus exclusively on how tech is impacting the wholesale, specialty and surplus insurance lines industry.

Posted: Sep 14, 2020

U.S. West Coast braces for more dangerous wildfires

At the same time, Hurricane Sally threatens Louisiana and Mississippi.

Posted: Sep 14, 2020

AM Best highlights 2020's surplus lines market opportunities

To borrow words from one surplus lines thought leader: 'There are many possibilities before us in a dynamic and challenging market.'

Posted: Sep 14, 2020

Insurers need talent to meet catastrophe, COVID-19 demands

Lawsuits and natural disasters have brought in a new crop of general counsel in the insurance industry during the pandemic.

Posted: Sep 14, 2020

Five liability loss trends to watch in 2020 and beyond

A new AGCS report says businesses and their insurers will likely face these risks in the future — all while managing pandemic challenges.

Posted: Sep 14, 2020

Who's using what in P&C insurance: September 14, 2020

Insurance technology news from Aviva, Toast, Hippo and more

Posted: Sep 13, 2020

What do claims adjusters make?

Claims Magazine is conducting its annual salary survey, and the results will be featured in the Nov/Dec issue.

Posted: Sep 13, 2020

Hurricane Frances is still brewing insurance fights 16 years later

Hurricane Frances tore through Florida in 2004, including nine apartment buildings now at the center of a legal dispute.

Posted: Sep 13, 2020

A year of hurdles and triumphs for WSIA's Legislative Committee

COVID-19 may have shifted the focus of WSIA’s legislative efforts but the pandemic never detracted from the group's core mission.

Posted: Sep 13, 2020

S&P: Top 25 E&S insurance groups

Business was brisk for specialty insurers throughout 2019, according to an analysis by S&P Global Market Intelligence.

Posted: Sep 13, 2020

Insurance industry call to educate lawmakers remains urgent

The legislative and regulatory issues arising in 2020 further energized the WSIA's Political Action Committee.

Posted: Sep 10, 2020

Election issues for adjusters: Part 4

Another issue likely to arise this election season will involve the Second Amendment and the rights it affords gun owners.

Posted: Sep 10, 2020