NU Property & Casualty 360

Evaluating business interruption claims in a post-COVID-19 world

As insurers evaluate the costs associated with business interruption claims, the insured’s documentation will play a vital role.

Posted: May 12, 2020

Business interruption: How does civil authority coverage apply?

Coverage Q&A: The insured's business policy containing virus coverage also has an extension for civil authority.

Posted: May 12, 2020

How P&C agents can sell life insurance from home

During the COVID-19 pandemic, P&C agents and brokers can find alternative sources of income in the life insurance market.

Posted: May 12, 2020

Despite budding cannabis market, insurance still lags behind

According to a new report by New Dawn Risk, there are only six large insurers currently offering cannabis coverage.

Posted: May 12, 2020

Pennsylvania bill would define COVID-19 as property damage

The proposed legislation would require insurers to pay claims that standard property policies do not typically cover.

Posted: May 12, 2020

Top health and safety concerns for reopening businesses

As more and more businesses reopen, the risk of spreading the coronavirus remains.

Posted: May 12, 2020

Loss prevention tips for cargo, transportation companies hurt by COVID-19

Allianz offers guidance for cargo and transportation companies in developing contingency plans in the COVID-19 pandemic.

Posted: May 12, 2020

Top 10 dog accidents and illnesses

Healthy Paws Pet Insurance recently surveyed its 2019 claims to determine the top accidents and illnesses plaguing the dogs in the U.S.

Posted: May 12, 2020

Crisis advantage: How real-time alerts reduce the impact of a brand crisis

In today’s information economy, companies must take advantage of AI to identify relevant information in real-time.

Posted: May 11, 2020

Restaurant seeks fast-track ruling on COVID-19 insurance coverage

This is one of 'hundreds, if not thousands, of lawsuits' filed by businesses in Pennsylvania seeking to recover losses.

Posted: May 11, 2020

Stand-alone cyber insurers need more agents and brokers

Insurers may need to reconsider the product's design, pricing and marketing strategy to get their distribution force more enthusiastically on board.

Posted: May 11, 2020

Getting commercial maritime claims on the fast track

What are the advantages or values of fast-tracking high-frequency, low-value marine cargo insurance claims via AI?

Posted: May 11, 2020

Five need-to-know facts for hemp, CBD insurance coverage

Consider these facts when placing coverage for cannabis-related products that could cause bodily injury.

Posted: May 11, 2020

Insurance makes the world go round

The upcoming virtual America’s Claims Executive Leadership Forum and Expo will provide claims executives the opportunity to discuss risks and changes to the industry.

Posted: May 11, 2020

Who is liable for a driverless auto accident?

Although there are many evolving factors, specific areas of liability will likely remain the same.

Posted: May 11, 2020

Alert clients, colleagues to these COVID-19 insurance scams

Seniors and remote workers are both being targeted by scammers who ply on people’s pandemic fears.

Posted: May 11, 2020

Top 10 most expensive U.S. ZIP codes for home insurance

Unsurprisingly, a few catastrophe-prone areas are on the list.

Posted: May 11, 2020

Who’s using what in P&C insurance: May 11, 2020

News from AgencyZoom, CSE Insurance Group, Reliance Standard and more.

Posted: May 10, 2020

Measure what matters: Building a customer feedback program that works

Now more than ever, maintaining a tight feedback loop will be key (and the learnings relevant for years to come).

Posted: May 10, 2020

Advice for independent agents in the COVID-19 crisis

A 30-year industry veteran shares insights on how agents can overcome the challenges of the pandemic.

Posted: May 10, 2020

COVID-19 supercharged insurance industry digital adoption

The pandemic catalyzed carriers to reset priorities and accelerate greater adoption of digital tools for claims processing.

Posted: May 10, 2020

There actually is insurance coverage for pandemics

Here's why specialty insurance products — such as pandemic coverage — never moved into the mass market.

Posted: May 08, 2020

Flood risk and private flood insurance: An overview for businesses

Major to moderate flooding is projected in 23 states this year, impacting 128 million people.

Posted: May 08, 2020

How to manage remote employee burnout

Are you suffering from Zoom fatigue? Is mixing it up with Google Meet, BlueJeans or Skype not helping? You're not alone.

Posted: May 08, 2020

Liberty Mutual enhancements aim to better serve middle-market businesses

The three enhancements highlight a trend among large carriers going after the middle market.

Posted: May 07, 2020