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These 10 states are the biggest polluters

High-polluting states also have been coronavirus hot spots.

Posted: May 18, 2020

Who’s using what in P&C insurance: May 18, 2020

News from GuideOne Insurance, SmartInsured, Tokio Marine and more.

Posted: May 17, 2020

Access to care and return-to-work safety during a pandemic

Three industry experts discussed access to care and the return to work during the COVID-19 crisis.

Posted: May 17, 2020

Why insurance claims get contentious

A lack of experience and emotion are two of the factors that can affect the trajectory of a claim.

Posted: May 17, 2020

How insurer innovation is supporting adjusters during the pandemic

The property & casualty industry has benefited by stepping up innovation during the COVID-19 crisis.

Posted: May 17, 2020

House passes $3T stimulus package but Senate passage unlikely

While the legislation is unlikely to pass in the Senate, political strategists say a toned-down bill will get done.

Posted: May 17, 2020

Fla. court: Hurricane Irma water damage claim not covered by policy

A Florida court sided with an insurer in a case in which a claimant sought coverage for water damage to his property.

Posted: May 15, 2020

10 worst U.S. cities for virus-related unemployment

WalletHub ranked 180 cities based on the change in the jobless rate from a year ago.

Posted: May 15, 2020

People on the move in the P&C insurance industry: May 15, 2020

News from BKS-Partners, Chubb, Burns & Wilcox and more.

Posted: May 14, 2020

How to fix your high traffic, low conversion insurance website

Even agency webpages that produce a high number of sessions can struggle to convert traffic into leads.

Posted: May 14, 2020

QBE AcceliCITY Resilience Challenge applications now open

QBE AcceliCITY is now accepting applications for its accelerator program, offering a grand prize of $125,000 in funding.

Posted: May 14, 2020

Evaluating how legislation responds to business interruption

The proposed COVID-19 business interruption bills have arguably been the most controversial topic surrounding the pandemic.

Posted: May 14, 2020

How online mock trials benefit insurers' corporate counsel

Taking the time to conduct an online mock trial prior to settlement can lead to monumental insurance company savings.

Posted: May 14, 2020

Marsh: Global commercial insurance prices up 14% in Q1 2020

Rates increased for the tenth consecutive quarter despite the minimal impact of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Posted: May 14, 2020

World’s insurers face $203 billion in losses from the coronavirus

Lloyd’s of London estimates the industry will suffer around $203B in losses from the pandemic this year.

Posted: May 14, 2020

Social distancing and telehealth: The impact of the coronavirus

Telehealth providers need to ensure their coverage bridges a range of risks, including burgeoning cyber liabilities.

Posted: May 14, 2020

Insurance industry can find economic opportunity in climate change

The insurance industry should take risks from the continually changing climate into consideration when making financial decisions and seizing opportunities.

Posted: May 14, 2020

Top 15 commercial auto insurance carriers of 2019

The NAIC's commercial auto rankings are based on direct premiums written, direct premiums earned and market share.

Posted: May 14, 2020

Post-merger insights: Three takeaways from senior leadership

Even in the most successful deals, there are countless lessons learned and best practices.

Posted: May 13, 2020

U.S. jobless rate surges to 14.7% in April

It's the highest unemployment rate since early 1948.

Posted: May 13, 2020

Lawsuits spurred by the COVID-19 pandemic

While the majority of cases concern business interruption coverage and virus exclusions, there are a couple of outliers.

Posted: May 13, 2020

Tax disaster claims offer pandemic relief for some property owners

Right now, at least 11 states have some sort of valuation relief or tax deferral program related to disasters.

Posted: May 13, 2020

Is the gig up? Uber, Lyft hit with worker misclassification suit

In a potentially ominous note for gig companies, Calif. officials have vowed to ensure gig workers are properly classified under state law.

Posted: May 13, 2020

Common insurance terms to know with COVID-19 lawsuits on the horizon

With so many lawsuits arising out of coverage denials for coronavirus-caused losses, how terms are defined will matter.

Posted: May 13, 2020

Around the P&C insurance industry: May 13, 2020

News from Mercury Insurance, IMA Financial Group, FM Global and more.

Posted: May 12, 2020