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Florida-backed Citizens extends moratorium on policy cancellations

The extension aims to provide customers further assurances during hurricane season and beyond, Citizens CEO said.

Posted: Aug 06, 2020

People on the move in the P&C insurance industry: August 7, 2020

News from Venture Insurance Programs, CRC Group, Duck Creek Technologies, and more.

Posted: Aug 06, 2020

Emerging risks facing the life sciences industry and how companies can defend against them

A new report identifies risks to the life sciences industry and offers guidance for executives to find success.

Posted: Aug 06, 2020

IICF gets creative about giving back during COVID-19

The Insurance Industry Charitable Foundation is mixing exercise, friendly competition and team building to continue its charitable efforts.

Posted: Aug 06, 2020

Swank NYC eateries sue for COVID-19 business interruption coverage

These New York City destination restaurants also argue in their insurance lawsuit that pandemic safety rules rendered them non-functional.

Posted: Aug 06, 2020

How COVID-19 has impacted international data privacy laws

Some countries are acknowledging the pandemic's business disruption by altering plans for new privacy legislation.

Posted: Aug 06, 2020

5 reasons to choose a career in insurance

As the global pandemic rattles businesses across all industries and continents, insurance remains a promising career path.

Posted: Aug 05, 2020

How fashion companies can reduce litigation risks and strengthen compliance

Here are fundamental steps risk managers can take now to strengthen internal controls and mitigate litigation risks.

Posted: Aug 05, 2020

Liability waivers becoming more common as employees return to work

Having employees agree to comply with safety rules is a more common and legally acceptable approach than waivers.

Posted: Aug 05, 2020

Trends driving the hard transportation market in 2020

Thin profit margins, loss history and reduced insurance carrier appetites continue to plague commercial auto clients.

Posted: Aug 05, 2020

Calling & texting: How insurance companies can be compliant

Insurance businesses can face regulatory risk each time they act on a lead. Here are five tips to ensure the proper compliance parameters in place.

Posted: Aug 05, 2020

IT issues as insurance shifts to a permanent remote workforce

Many insurance carriers do not have the digital tools and platforms available to enable employees to work entirely remotely.

Posted: Aug 05, 2020

How fashion companies can reduce litigation risks, strengthen compliance

These fundamental steps will help fashion industry clients strengthen internal controls against growing financial and legal pressures.

Posted: Aug 05, 2020

Keys to safely reopening buildings after a shutdown

There are a number of biological considerations that are indirectly linked to COVID-19 to consider as businesses reopen.

Posted: Aug 05, 2020

Hurricane Isaias recovery begins as NOAA updates hurricane season forecast

Hurricane Isaias knocked out power for millions of Americans. Many are still in the dark days after the storm.

Posted: Aug 05, 2020

Workers' comp insurance marred by growing uncertainties

Here are some key takeaways from the National Council on Compensation Insurance 2020 report, "A New Decade in Sight."

Posted: Aug 04, 2020

The P&C insurance companies on the 2020 Fortune 500

The 500 companies that made this year’s list represent two-thirds of the U.S. economy, with $14.2 trillion in revenue.

Posted: Aug 04, 2020

Are your renewable energy clients prepared for a major cyberattack?

A successful cyberattack can create national or regional energy security risks in the event of large-scale grid blackouts.

Posted: Aug 04, 2020

Around the P&C insurance industry: August 5, 2020

News from Nationwide, Quadient, Appulate, Next Insurance, and more.

Posted: Aug 04, 2020

Safe for consumption: Investigating food poisoning claims

When someone has an adverse reaction to food, there are several possibilities as to the cause.

Posted: Aug 04, 2020

Insurance coverage for boat rentals

Coverage Q&A: The insured caused damage to a pontoon boat when he struck a rock during the rental period.

Posted: Aug 04, 2020

Playing dead: Cashing in on insurance fraud

Faking death to escape debt or collect insurance might seem extreme, but how easy is it to do?

Posted: Aug 04, 2020

Deadly Beirut port explosion rocks a nation already in despair

Lebanese officials are blaming a volatile chemical for the blast that has killed at least 100 and wounded thousands more.

Posted: Aug 04, 2020

Court: Insurer has no duty to defend 'advertising injury' case

Premier Pools Inc. sued Premier Pools Management Company for trade name infringement and other claims beginning in 2012.

Posted: Aug 03, 2020

Be an insurance Netflix, not a Blockbuster

One of Blockbuster's biggest failures was that it failed to harness the latest technology to achieve digital transformation.

Posted: Aug 03, 2020