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Virginia passes first-in-nation OSHA standard for COVID-19

The new standard covers most private employers in Virginia, as well as all state and local employees.

Posted: Aug 03, 2020

Uber employees may receive unemployment benefits, Penn. Supreme Court rules

The high court's decision focused on the nature of the relationship between Uber and a driver.

Posted: Aug 03, 2020

Hawaii insurer launches parametric insurance for hurricane damage

The program from First Insurance Company of Hawaii offers coverage for damage below the deductible of most hurricane policies.

Posted: Aug 03, 2020

Treating injured workers like family

Disputes at work can be just as heartbreaking as familial riffs. Any dispute that grows out of an on-the-job accident can add insult to a literal injury.

Posted: Aug 03, 2020

Urge auto insurance customers to use these 11 safety features

Many drivers disable the anti-accident features in their cars, trucks or motorcycles because they say the tech is annoying or distracting.

Posted: Aug 03, 2020

D&O claims grow amidst the coronavirus

Companies’ inadequate health and safety precautions to prevent the spread of COVID-19 form just one basis for D&O claims.

Posted: Aug 03, 2020

P&C insurance industry suffers largest-ever drop in surplus in Q1 2020

The surplus fell to $771.9 billion as of March 31, 2020, from the record-high $847.8 billion at the end of 2019.

Posted: Aug 02, 2020

Inside the insurance industry: Putting customers first during the pandemic

By building strong relationships with customers, insurance firms will be in better shape to handle current risks and the post-pandemic environment to follow.

Posted: Aug 02, 2020

Who’s using what in P&C insurance: August 3, 2020

News from Penn National Insurance, Scottish American, Brown & Brown and more.

Posted: Aug 02, 2020

P&C Legislative Round-Up: August 2020

Here are the key legislative developments from around the U.S., including new laws in Virginia, Colorado and more.

Posted: Aug 02, 2020

Virtual delivery: The new normal for InsurTech operations

System implementations for insurers once conducted in-person are now handled remotely, offering access to broader resources.

Posted: Aug 02, 2020

Top midsize U.S. insurers for customer satisfaction in 2020

Auto insurance customers are increasingly choosing insurers that offer convenience and value, according to a J.D. Power study.

Posted: Aug 02, 2020

The art of reducing worker risk

Meet the winners of NU Property & Casualty's 2020 Excellence in Workers' Compensation Risk Management Award.

Posted: Aug 02, 2020

Isaias set to hit Carolinas as a hurricane, New York under threat

Isaias could cause $1.5 billion in losses as it picks up speed and strength.

Posted: Aug 02, 2020

AmeriSys offers contact tracing for COVID-19

A managed care organization is providing employers a new way to help fight the spread of the coronavirus as businesses reopen.

Posted: Jul 30, 2020

How to fuse financial wellness skills into your insurance practice

More than half of today's workers are worried about their financial well-being. Insurance professionals can help.

Posted: Jul 30, 2020

AXA XL announces appointments to Americas leadership team

AXA XL’s new regional structure includes the creation of three zones in the United States.

Posted: Jul 30, 2020

People on the move in the P&C insurance industry: July 31, 2020

News from Ensight, Zurich Canada, AlixPartners, and more.

Posted: Jul 30, 2020

Hurricane Isaias forecasted to be a strong Category 1 storm as it heads towards Florida

The National Hurricane Center forecast warns Isaias could bring torrential rain, life-threatening storm surge and flash flooding upon landfall.

Posted: Jul 30, 2020

Consumers widely misunderstand home insurance, survey says

A Policygenius study reveals that widespread confusion may lead many Americans to be underinsured in their home insurance coverage.

Posted: Jul 30, 2020

The micro-moment and the modern insurance shopper

These tips can help insurance agencies thrive in the modern consumer market.

Posted: Jul 30, 2020

Hurricane Isaias heads towards Florida, forecasted to be strong Cat 1 storm

The National Hurricane Center forecast warns Isaias could bring torrential rain, life-threatening storm surge and flash flooding upon landfall.

Posted: Jul 30, 2020

New tools for managing cybersecurity

With malware continuing to grow even more sophisticated, insurers and their clients are finding new tools to address these risks.

Posted: Jul 29, 2020

Challenges and solutions in streamlining the P&C claims experience

To compete with customer-oriented disruptors, insurers need to step up their game and provide intuitive, user-friendly, and fully digital claims processes.

Posted: Jul 29, 2020

America’s race movement affects you, too

There are many plausible explanations for why this particular moment has seized the public’s attention, but here’s another: There are too many of us to ignore.

Posted: Jul 29, 2020