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Who’s using what in P&C insurance: July 27, 2020

News from CNA, Simply Easier Payments, Acuity Insurance, and more.

Posted: Jul 26, 2020

What benefits are most important to employees? That depends on their salary

Paid sick leave, comprehensive health care coverage and more vacation time were priorities across all respondents.

Posted: Jul 26, 2020

Amazon is now selling auto insurance in India

The biggest name in e-commerce said it also plans to expand its new insurance offerings to cover health, flight and cabs.

Posted: Jul 26, 2020

Hurricane Hanna makes landfall, Douglas passes Hawaii

The first Atlantic hurricane of 2020 made landfall on Padre Island Saturday, unleashing heavy rains and tree-toppling winds.

Posted: Jul 26, 2020

Coronavirus update: Insurers report losses, early COVID-19 vaccine results and more

Here is an update of coronavirus-related news from around the world on July 27, 2020.

Posted: Jul 26, 2020

A dozen steps: Insurance agency cybersecurity compliance

The Big "I" Agents Council for Technology recently updated its free cybersecurity guide for insurance agencies. It includes these insights.

Posted: Jul 26, 2020

On the road again: Summer road trip safety tips

Not even the pandemic can stop the nearly 85% of Americans expected to take a road trip this summer, according to an Expedia study.

Posted: Jul 23, 2020

Insurer sues archdiocese for failing to disclose sex abuse allegations

The Archdiocese allegedly made some material misrepresentations on its liability insurance application.

Posted: Jul 23, 2020

7 keys to succeeding in today’s insurance climate

Leaders at several insurance companies share what they’ve learned about the path to innovation and how to keep moving forward.

Posted: Jul 23, 2020

Insurers should focus on three areas to win with telematics

Insurance carriers often ask: 'What is the most important thing we should do with telematics?'

Posted: Jul 23, 2020

U.K. court to weigh whether insurers should pay for COVID-19-related B.I.

The Financial Conduct Authority's (FCA) business interruption case began on July 20 and will take place over a span of eight days.

Posted: Jul 23, 2020

People on the move in the P&C insurance industry: July 24, 2020

News from Summit Risk Advisors, Arceo.ai, McGriff, and more.

Posted: Jul 23, 2020

4 tips for insurance agencies to market with LinkedIn

LinkedIn generates the highest visitor-to-lead conversion rate of all social media channels, says a study. Here's how agencies can take advantage of that opportunity.

Posted: Jul 23, 2020

Telehealth growth amid the COVID-19 pandemic

Will telemedicine maintain its popularity once the pandemic is over?

Posted: Jul 23, 2020

Digital technology adoption steady among independent agencies, brokerages

Results showed 51% of agency and brokerage respondents have a digital strategy, with larger agencies more likely to have one.

Posted: Jul 23, 2020

Insurance can help protect mangroves and coral reefs

Mangroves, barrier islands, and coral reefs are our natural protectors. Now it's time for insurance to invest in protecting them.

Posted: Jul 22, 2020

'Murder insurance': NRA to face hearing on controversial program

The gun-rights group must face questions about whether it violated New York law in marketing the 'Carry Guard' insurance product.

Posted: Jul 22, 2020

Fla. lawyers get $2.5M settlement for insurer in subrogation case

Wins, like the one in this case, can help keep insurance premiums low, says the insurer's attorney.

Posted: Jul 22, 2020

Travel insurance trends emerge despite the COVID-19 pandemic

To date, Starr Insurance Companies has seen a year-over-year increase of 528% in the purchase of U.S. travel policies.

Posted: Jul 22, 2020

Riot and civil commotion exposures: Stories from recent unrest

Protests present an opportunity to help small-business policyholders understand the scope of their commercial property coverage.

Posted: Jul 22, 2020

Best homeowners insurance companies of 2020

U.S. News ranks the top homeowners' insurance companies of 2020 by averaging rating and monthly cost.

Posted: Jul 22, 2020

Lloyd's of London to insure COVID-19 vaccine distribution

Lloyd's new syndicate will insure the storage and transportation of a COVID-19 vaccine to emerging economies.

Posted: Jul 22, 2020

How parametric products could impact traditional insurance

Insurers are increasingly leap-frogging traditional products with new approaches to avoid substantial processing costs and keep claims cycles short and efficient.

Posted: Jul 22, 2020

Inside the mind of a fraudster

Technology has incredible advantages in the insurance world but increases the disconnect a customer has with their insurer.

Posted: Jul 22, 2020

15 safest driving cities in America

The National Highway Traffic Administration estimates that nearly 37,000 people died in traffic collisions in 2018.

Posted: Jul 22, 2020