NU Property & Casualty 360

What wealthy clients want from their insurance agent

According to data from the Federal Reserve, the number of U.S. households with net assets over $1 million grew 63% from 2019 to 2022.

Posted: Jan 08, 2024

Tesla recalling 1.6M cars in China over Autopilot crash risk

The Chinese recall, which will be fixed with an over-the-air update, is similar to one taking place in the U.S.

Posted: Jan 08, 2024

Montana insurance agency owner sentenced to 4 years in prison for fraud, ID theft

The agent impersonated a college employee and fraudulently set up an insurance financing agreement.

Posted: Jan 08, 2024

Sharp uptick in ER visits, hospitalizations for COVID, flu & RSV (and gaining momentum)

A federal mask mandate is unlikely, but health officials and hospitals in California, Illinois, Massachusetts, and New York have again told staff and patients to don masks.

Posted: Jan 08, 2024

Student loan relief could attract more insurance workers

Recent findings from the ADP Research Institute indicate 64% of workers with high student debt are looking to change jobs.

Posted: Jan 08, 2024

IVANS execs optimistic about insurer connectivity

'Data' is no longer a buzz word, and top-tier insurances carriers are moving beyond 'digital transformation.'

Posted: Jan 08, 2024

12 biggest financial services data breaches of 2023

The incidents affected everything from Social Security numbers to debit card security codes.

Posted: Jan 07, 2024

Top rated renters insurance companies to start 2024

Renters in Wyoming and Alaska see an average premium of about $8/month, the lowest in the U.S.

Posted: Jan 07, 2024

Who's using what in P&C insurance: January 8, 2024

Insurance technology news from CoverForce, Duck Creek Technologies and more.

Posted: Jan 07, 2024

7 claims executive insurtech predictions for 2024

Crawford & Co. leaders foresee significant insurtech development this year, largely driven by catastrophe costs.

Posted: Jan 07, 2024

Forecasting what 2024 will bring for wine, brewing & spirits industries

Weather-related risks challenged wineries throughout 2023. Will 2024 hold more of the same?

Posted: Jan 07, 2024

Global reinsurance market enters stable period, Howden reports

Insurance organizations are urged to 'offer innovative products that meet clients’ changing needs.'

Posted: Jan 07, 2024

Insurance coverage Q&A: Shifting house and coverage for repairs

When a water leak causes the house to shift, exactly what is covered under the land stabilization endorsement?

Posted: Jan 04, 2024

People on the move in the P&C insurance industry: January 5, 2024

The latest insurance industry personnel news from IMA Financial Group, World Insurance Associates, Optio Group and more.

Posted: Jan 04, 2024

The promising market for professional liability insurance

This market is buyer-friendly with long-term expansion possibilities. Here's how to grow your portfolio.

Posted: Jan 04, 2024

Industries with the highest workplace fatality rates

‘Contact with object or equipment’ was the most common cause of workplace deaths in 2022.

Posted: Jan 04, 2024

Making a difference: January 5, 2024

Philanthropic insurance news from Spot Pet Insurance, Selective Insurance Group Foundation, Main Street America Insurance and more.

Posted: Jan 04, 2024

Business travelers are easy targets for cybercriminals

Less than one-third of business travelers avoid unsecured Wi-Fi networks, according to World Travel Protection.

Posted: Jan 03, 2024

Majority of Americans say car insurance is becoming unaffordable

More than 20% of U.S. drivers bought less coverage than they desired as a way to save money in 2023.

Posted: Jan 03, 2024

What neurodiversity in the workplace looks like in 2024

Neurodiversity benefits can help employees build the skills they need so they can be more effective in their roles and work to their full potential.

Posted: Jan 03, 2024

New precedent? Illinois court shield insurers from duty to defend lawsuit

The decision held that two insurance companies didn't owe an employer a duty to defend in an underlying Biometric Information Privacy Act suit.

Posted: Jan 03, 2024

International CAT event losses totaled $16.7 billion in 2023

According to CRESTA, the largest international loss event was a sequence of earthquakes that hit Turkey in February.

Posted: Jan 03, 2024

Most affordable car insurance for new teen drivers

Few drivers on the road are more risky to insure than teenagers.

Posted: Jan 03, 2024

First Circuit certifies 'surface water' question to Mass. Supreme Judicial Court for insurance dispu...

The certification will allow the state's high court to apply its law and policy judgments on this undecided issue, citing the lack of controlling precedent.

Posted: Jan 02, 2024

Workplace safety technology from a vendor's perspective

The NCCI surveyed technologists to discover how innovations introduced today will improve jobsite safety tomorrow.

Posted: Jan 02, 2024