NU Property & Casualty 360

Around the P&C insurance industry: September 20, 2023

Insurance industry news from NFP, RIMS Ontario Chapter, SageSure and more.

Posted: Sep 19, 2023

What’s ahead for independent brokers?

Bryan Davis, EVP and head of VIU by HUB, explains what’s on the horizon for independent brokers and how they can best serve their customers in the modern market.

Posted: Sep 19, 2023

WSIA education programs meet members where they need to be in professional development

WSIA University offers a variety of sessions including wholesale and specialty insurance fundamentals, specific property, casualty and executive lines topics and discussion of current issues and trends.

Posted: Sep 19, 2023

5 Lessons learned from insurance claim investigations

Every claim tells a story. By listening, probing and communicating, those stories arrive at a fair and just conclusion.

Posted: Sep 19, 2023

Get to know WSIA's talent outreach and career initiatives

WSIA continues to evolve and try to find new ways to support students and faculty while building a diverse talent pipeline.

Posted: Sep 19, 2023

New York relaxes auto insurance regulations for not-for-profit carshare services

Previous regulations required that risk retention groups be domiciled in New York State in order to write policies for not-for-profits.

Posted: Sep 19, 2023

Surplus lines leaders unpack distribution cost study

WSIA and Conning research indicates that wholesale-insurance distribution does not have higher transaction costs.

Posted: Sep 19, 2023

California installs nonrenewal moratorium for Smith River, Happy Camp regions

The one-year moratorium will impact more than 15,000 policyholders in Del Norte and Siskiyou counties.

Posted: Sep 19, 2023

Insurer not obligated to defend strip clubs sued for privacy violations

Three strip clubs sought coverage for a state-court judgment from Princeton Excess and Surplus Lines Insurance Company.

Posted: Sep 19, 2023

3 proven ways to supercharge employee equity and productivity

Increasing equity among employees provides priceless value to the entire organization by driving feelings of belonging across the workplace.

Posted: Sep 18, 2023

These states experience the most home burglaries

COVID-19 lockdowns drove home burglaries down by 19% between 2020 and 2021.

Posted: Sep 18, 2023

California's urgent need for wildfire mitigation, risk models and sustainable insurance

Sustainable insurance withstands catastrophic events while enabling insurers to conduct business and plan for the future.

Posted: Sep 18, 2023

WSIA Diversity Foundation working toward DEI with a unified voice

Since its inception, the WSIA Diversity Foundation has received pledges and contributions totaling $3.4 million.

Posted: Sep 18, 2023

New York increases minimum weekly benefits for workers' comp claimants

The weekly minimum benefits will increase from $150 to $275 in 2024 and $325 in 2025. By 2026, the minimum will equal one-fifth of the state's average weekly wage.

Posted: Sep 18, 2023

WSIA Annual Marketplace panel talks mentorship vs. sponsorship

Mentorship fosters growth through open dialogue while sponsorship revolves around career advancement.

Posted: Sep 18, 2023

AM Best projects further headwinds for U.S. home insurance market

The first half of 2023 saw above-average natural catastrophe losses, while secondary perils added further pressure.

Posted: Sep 18, 2023

Nearly half of CEOs believe their jobs should be replaced by AI

Just 20% of workers believe 'most or all' of their job functions could be replaced by AI, according to edX for Business.

Posted: Sep 18, 2023

These states have the highest car insurance rates

The state at the top of the list sees auto insurance rates that are 66% higher than the national average.

Posted: Sep 17, 2023

Defense lawyers turn to Taylor Swift for tips on addressing nuclear verdicts

Certified Swifties Ashley Fetyko and Cayce Lynch of Tyson & Mendes say defense lawyers can learn from Swift’s embrace of nostalgia, storytelling and vulnerability.

Posted: Sep 17, 2023

Who's using what in P&C insurance: September 18, 2023

Insurance technology news from ZestyAI, Cowbell, Origami Risk and more.

Posted: Sep 17, 2023

Louisiana Fortify Homes program set to launch In October

The first round will award 500 grants to Citizens homeowner policyholders.

Posted: Sep 17, 2023

A look at the cyber-risk landscape in late 2023

In addition to ransomware, insureds must contend with social engineering, online scams, state-sponsored attacks and more.

Posted: Sep 17, 2023

Libyan flood toll tops 11,300 amid recovery and recrimination

The United Nations estimated 10,100 people remained unaccounted for while an investigation into what caused the collapse of two dams is ongoing.

Posted: Sep 17, 2023

Donations empower WSIA PAC to help shape insurance policy

After a banner 2022, the WSIA PAC Committee set an aggressive fundraising goal for 2023.

Posted: Sep 16, 2023

A first-timer's guide to the WSIA Annual Marketplace

Follow this advice to have fun, make connections and learn something new during the year's top E&S event.

Posted: Sep 16, 2023