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Five major challenges of insurance digital transformation

Insurance players must become accustomed to these challenges as a way of doing business to thrive — and survive.

Posted: Aug 25, 2020

COVID-19 raises new risks, coverage needs for security firms

Security officers have taken on more responsibilities to support pandemic precautions, resulting in new concerns that continue to linger.

Posted: Aug 24, 2020

Putting on the brakes: Regenerative braking in accident reconstruction

There can be a split-second delay before the brake lights on an electric car illuminate, indicating the driver is slowing down or stopping.

Posted: Aug 24, 2020

Hackers can now unleash physical damages, personal injury

Here's how insurance pros can help prepare clients for a dangerous and costly 'cyber-physical attack.'

Posted: Aug 24, 2020

Amazon may face strict liability for defective third-party product

For the first time, an appeals court has subjected the online retail giant to strict liability for the products it sells but does not make.

Posted: Aug 24, 2020

Over 1M acres burned, 1,200 structures destroyed as Calif. wildfires rage on

Cal Fire spokesman Steve Kaufmann said lightning was responsible for about 585 fires in the past week.

Posted: Aug 24, 2020

Amazon may face strict liability for defective product made by 3rd party

The decisionmarked the first time an appeals court has subjected the online retail giant to strict liability for the products it sells but does not make.

Posted: Aug 24, 2020

Gallagher and Alliant tangle over poaching allegations

A lawsuit alleges Alliant conspired with Gallagher's former employees to steal confidential information and trade secrets.

Posted: Aug 24, 2020

Fitch: First-half 2020 saw record drop in auto claims

New data shows how pandemic-related changes in driving behaviors have had a positive impact on auto insurer profits.

Posted: Aug 24, 2020

Alcohol, Meat Loaf and auto insurance comparison shopping

Beginning in mid-March, auto insurance comparison shopping activity took off like a 'Bat Out of Hell.'

Posted: Aug 23, 2020

Top insurance workplaces for millennials in 2020

These companies prove that insurance can provide a workplace and career where millennials want to work and thrive.

Posted: Aug 23, 2020

Uber CEO proposes new category of employment for gig workers

A recent court order will allow Uber and Lyft to continue operating without recognizing drivers as employees — for now.

Posted: Aug 23, 2020

Who's using what in P&C insurance: August 24, 2020

News from EIS Group, Sapiens, Loadsure, Origami Risk, and more.

Posted: Aug 23, 2020

Paying claims in a COVID-19 world

Protecting policyholders and meeting their service expectations will require updating the payment process for claims.

Posted: Aug 23, 2020

Gulf Coast braces for one-two punch from pair of storms

Tropical Storm Marco will make landfall today, with the larger and deadlier Laura closely following its tracks.

Posted: Aug 23, 2020

Online learning comes with its own risks, insurance needs

Since 2005, U.S. schools have lost 24.5 million records in data breaches.

Posted: Aug 23, 2020

Regulatory changes that affect no-fault claims during pandemic

In his No-Fault Insurance Wrap-Up, David M Barshay looks at some of the regulatory changes that affect the handling and litigation of no-fault claims during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Posted: Aug 23, 2020

How insurers can ensure clients' vehicles are properly disinfected

Here are three ways insurers can make certain third-party companies decontaminate policyholders' cars when providing services.

Posted: Aug 20, 2020

People on the move in the P&C insurance industry: August 21, 2020

Recent career move news from BKS Partners, Willis Towers Watson, Westfield, and more.

Posted: Aug 20, 2020

Investigating farm accidents

This article examines the root cause of a farm tractor accident.

Posted: Aug 20, 2020

Digital pricing innovations for a post-COVID-19 transformation

A recent analysis by McKinsey & Co. identified five levels of insurance-pricing innovation and transformation.

Posted: Aug 20, 2020

How to create a strong brand identity and marketing strategy for today

Successful marketing is what causes a client to choose one broker over another.

Posted: Aug 20, 2020

The 50 most profitable U.S. insurance companies

These 50 insurance companies from the 2020 Fortune 500 generated an average of $3.2B in profits in 2019.

Posted: Aug 20, 2020

School employees who contract COVID-19 could qualify for workers' comp

Educational institutions may also see workers’ comp claims related to the virus beyond employees who have been infected.

Posted: Aug 20, 2020

Building professional and personal resilience in times of uncertainty

An all-women panel of speakers at the 2020 BenefitsPro Expo shared their insights on embracing change and promoting growth.

Posted: Aug 19, 2020