NU Property & Casualty 360

A condensed history of personal auto insurance

The first auto insurance policy was sold a little over a decade after Karl Benz applied for the first patent for a gas-powered vehicle.

Posted: Dec 07, 2023

Insurance coverage Q&A: Roof damage and underlying decking

When a roof is damaged and during repair it is discovered that the decking is worn, should the decking be covered as part of the loss?

Posted: Dec 06, 2023

Shortages will continue to affect workers' comp networks in 2024

In 2024, the workers’ comp segment will also contend with higher demand for mental health services and changes to state fee schedules.

Posted: Dec 06, 2023

Risk management through rapid restoration

Here's how to ensure a fresh start for insurers and policyholders in the wake of a disaster.

Posted: Dec 06, 2023

Worst metro areas for homeownership in 2023

Locations, crime rates and proximity to emergency services have major influence on home insurance costs.

Posted: Dec 06, 2023

Court invalidates Nationwide's unlicensed driver exclusion for first-party medical benefits

The December 5 opinion held that the coverage exclusion in Nationwide's policy went against the Motor Vehicle Financial Responsibility Law.

Posted: Dec 06, 2023

'Uninsurable' America? Let's set the record straight

The same risks that are making insurance more important are also making it harder to get.

Posted: Dec 06, 2023

The connection between mental health care and workers' comp

The impact of work-related stresses can be cumulative. CorVel's Karen Thomas advocates for proactive solutions.

Posted: Dec 05, 2023

5 Florida roofing contractors arrested for insurance fraud, other crimes

At least five Florida roofing company employees have recently been arrested for defrauding insurance companies.

Posted: Dec 05, 2023

Auto insurance shopping growth dropped in Q3

Shifting demographics in auto policy shopping are likely to become the norm, says LexisNexis.

Posted: Dec 05, 2023

Around the P&C insurance industry: December 6, 2023

Insurance industry news from Higginbotham, Duck Creek Technologies, NFP and more.

Posted: Dec 05, 2023

Maryland judge sides with insurer in dispute involving 22 damaged condo roofs

The insurance carrier argued that some of the damage submitted in the claim was pre-existing and not caused by a storm.

Posted: Dec 05, 2023

MarketWatch: Top rated car insurance apps in 2023

Seventy percent of all digital media use in the U.S. comes from mobile apps.

Posted: Dec 05, 2023

U.S. workers embrace generative AI, leaving employers behind

Over half of U.S. employees use generative AI at work, despite the fact that only 41% of organizations have made it a priority.

Posted: Dec 04, 2023

Digital, mechanical & physical clues that hint at auto insurance fraud

Around 15% of all auto premiums paid are used directly to cover undetected fraudulent claims, J.S. Held reports.

Posted: Dec 04, 2023

AM Best's negative position on U.S. personal lines extending into 2024

The outlook is driven by a host of factors, including rising loss cost severity and increased losses from secondary perils.

Posted: Dec 04, 2023

The impact of revamped trucking tech on commercial insurance

Forward-thinking insurers are creating new products to fulfill the evolving needs of commercial-trucking customers.

Posted: Dec 04, 2023

States with the highest renters insurance rates

Renters in these states can expect the most expensive coverage rates, according to Insurify.

Posted: Dec 04, 2023

As AI advances, so should our investment in human touch

AI gives us the gift of time. Invest that time in insurance agents to make the customer experience more delightful.

Posted: Dec 04, 2023

An insurer's view on winter home preparation

Covering your bases: Reduce the risk of damage by using loss prevention tech and following best practices for home maintenance.

Posted: Dec 03, 2023

The largest global P&C insurers of 2023, according to S&P Global

U.S.-based companies accounted for 20 of the top 50 largest nonlife insurers worldwide.

Posted: Dec 03, 2023

Clear Blue Insurance sues Aon for alleged fraud

The lawsuit alleges Aon “wrongfully” used its unified platform to lure clients and reap huge profits.

Posted: Dec 03, 2023

Establishing business continuity in the aftermath of a ransomware attack

The first line of defense against ransomware attacks is pre-existing protection.

Posted: Dec 03, 2023

Who's using what in P&C insurance: December 4, 2023

Insurance technology news from Cytora, Bold Penguin, Tysers and more.

Posted: Dec 03, 2023

Florida's Citizens Property focus of Senate committee probe

The committee asked whether Citizens has contemplated requesting a federal bailout in the event of being unable to cover its claims.

Posted: Dec 03, 2023