NU Property & Casualty 360

NAIC: Top 25 P&C insurance groups and companies of 2019

In 2019, the total direct written premiums for all lines in P&C insurance exceeded $707 billion, says new data from NAIC.

Posted: Mar 09, 2020

'Bleak' outlook ahead for some global companies as virus spreads

Some global companies are losing about $71K a day, among other losses, as a result of the coronavirus, a new survey shows.

Posted: Mar 08, 2020

Personal lines workforce modernization: What’s the price tag?

Personal lines insurers need to look at their company structures from an outside-in, consumer perspective to reimagine business units and operational outcomes.

Posted: Mar 08, 2020

Many companies still lacking in data breach readiness

One expert says clients are not preparing enough by practicing data breach drills and updating their response plans.

Posted: Mar 08, 2020

Aon agrees to purchase Willis Towers Watson in $30 billion deal

The almost $30 billion transaction combines the world’s second- and third-biggest insurance brokerages.

Posted: Mar 08, 2020

What does a hardening insurance market mean for construction, real estate?

Construction and real estate companies face massive risks and have significant property & casualty insurance needs.

Posted: Mar 08, 2020

PFAS 'forever chemicals': The next asbestos for insurers?

Regulators and insurers are still figuring out the extent of the damage, harm, liability and costs associated with per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances.

Posted: Mar 08, 2020

Trump signs $7.8 billion virus bill after infections increase

The measure reimburses local governments for the cost of preparing for the virus as well as a $500M investment in telehealth programs.

Posted: Mar 06, 2020

Keeping up with insurance market cycles

It can be difficult to keep up with industry changes. Join an upcoming webinar to learn how insurance cycles impact coverage, claims and more.

Posted: Mar 06, 2020

Adjusting climate-change disasters

As the intensity of disasters increase, policyholders should be aware that not all catastrophes will be covered by insurance.

Posted: Mar 06, 2020

10 cities where employees are most likely to live paycheck to paycheck

Where one lives can determine how much they spend — and how much money they make.

Posted: Mar 06, 2020

The restaurant industry has a glaring EPLI coverage gap

Wage and hour violations reap devastating financial consequences for restaurants, which often don't have the right employment practices insurance coverage.

Posted: Mar 05, 2020

Accounting for ice dams when underwriting property insurance policies

It's essential to inform clients about the potential liability of ice dams so that they can stop their formation and avoid costly damage.

Posted: Mar 05, 2020

People on the move in the P&C insurance industry: March 6, 2020

News from MS Amlin, RT Specialty LLC, Edgewood Healthcare Advisors and more.

Posted: Mar 05, 2020

Nashville tornadoes destroy 140 properties and kill at least 24

Early estimates from CoreLogic suggest total property losses from the tornadoes will exceed $1 billion.

Posted: Mar 05, 2020

Pandemic checklist: How individuals and businesses can prepare

Here are several recommended precautions to take to help prevent and cope with the spread of the coronavirus and other infectious diseases.

Posted: Mar 05, 2020

13 absurd company lawsuits in the last decade

It doesn't take much for someone to file a lawsuit against a company these days.

Posted: Mar 05, 2020

Tornadoes tear through Nashville, destroying 140 properties and killing at least 24

Early estimates from CoreLogic indicate the total damage to property from the tornadoes will exceed $1 billion.

Posted: Mar 05, 2020

NAIC, APCIA reject proposed bill banning credit factors in auto underwriting

A few industry leaders are less than enthused by the proposed Preventing Credit Score Discrimination in Auto Insurance Act.

Posted: Mar 04, 2020

Insights into identifying fake artworks

The abundance of fake prints and artworks in the market can make it difficult to identify originals, especially concerning the graphic work by Salvador Dali.

Posted: Mar 04, 2020

How business agility grows insurance customer retention

Retaining customers is tough in today's fast-changing insurance markets. Staying competitive is crucial, and that requires speed and agility.

Posted: Mar 04, 2020

How to make prospecting a success

Some insurance agents and brokers wing it. But you don't have to when you approach prospecting strategically.

Posted: Mar 04, 2020

NAMIC, APCIA reject proposed bill banning credit factors in auto underwriting

A few industry leaders are less than enthused by the proposed Preventing Credit Score Discrimination in Auto Insurance Act.

Posted: Mar 04, 2020

What the gig economy means to insurance

The ability to share resources and services is creating a new way to do business, but these risks require different types of insurance coverage.

Posted: Mar 04, 2020

Best P&C insurance workplaces for diversity

The list is based on surveys of over 4.8 million U.S. employees representing a range of minority groups.

Posted: Mar 04, 2020