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U.S. pharmacies crippled by cyberattack at UnitedHealth’s Change Healthcare

Pharmacies are still grappling with difficulties providing prescriptions Friday following a cyberattack against one of the nation's largest health-care technology companies that began on Wednesday.

Posted: Feb 25, 2024

Who's using what in P&C insurance: February 26, 2024

Insurance technology news from KoiReader Technologies, Whitespace and more.

Posted: Feb 25, 2024

These states see the most hail-related claims

Hailstorms cause an average of more $1 billion in property damage annually. But hail claims have skyrocketed in recent years.

Posted: Feb 25, 2024

Cat bonds behind record returns face new era of risk as modeling becomes tougher

In 2023, no other asset class produced a better-performing bet for hedge funds than cat bonds.

Posted: Feb 25, 2024

Insurance Careers Month: Extending the ladder down through mentorship

The inaugural IICF Mentoring Alliance illustrates how mentoring benefits both longtime and rising professionals.

Posted: Feb 25, 2024

People on the move in the P&C insurance industry: February 23, 2024

The latest insurance industry personnel news from Tokio Marine Kiln, Munich Re Specialty Insurance, Arturo and more.

Posted: Feb 22, 2024

Making a difference: February 23, 2024

Philanthropic insurance news from IICF, Negley Associates and more.

Posted: Feb 22, 2024

Disaster resiliency, AI use among NAIC's 2024 priorities

The association will continue advocating for pre-disaster mitigation funding and offering state regulators scenario analysis resources.

Posted: Feb 22, 2024

Safeguarding against winter carbon-monoxide poisoning claims

Any organization that maintains a building has an obligation to protect those inside the facility from this threat.

Posted: Feb 22, 2024

Insurer ordered to defend construction firm in wildfire dust exposure case

The insurance company initially pointed to a pollution exclusion when denying the claim.

Posted: Feb 22, 2024

A dozen factors that influence home insurance premiums

Although home insurance costs are growing, there are ways to unlock lower premiums besides taking on higher deductibles.

Posted: Feb 21, 2024

To benefit from cyber insurance in France, don't forget to file a complaint

The French regulation has been enacted in the context of the French government decision to fight against the resurgence of cyberattacks, together with ransom demands.

Posted: Feb 21, 2024

Managing insurance communications in a hard market

Here's how to best serve your clients, improve retention and even grow your business in this complex landscape.

Posted: Feb 21, 2024

Insurance pros happier than other workers: Do you agree?

Job satisfaction is one area covered by the 2024 Independent Insurance Agent Survey, which closes soon. Respond today!

Posted: Feb 21, 2024

Insurer's prejudgment interest starts when payment is due, not when claim was denied

Meridian Security Insurance Co. was responsible for paying $35,000 in prejudgment interest, starting from the date of each attorney invoice, a court ruled.

Posted: Feb 21, 2024

Around the P&C insurance industry: February 21, 2024

Insurance industry news from Burns & Wilcox, Nearmap, Coalition and more.

Posted: Feb 20, 2024

To win the war on talent, consider building an on-demand insurance workforce

Carriers and the supply chain surrounding them have been training personnel at the highest pace seen in years, but finding that talent remains a challenge.

Posted: Feb 20, 2024

Insurance coverage Q&A: Additional living expenses and mileage reimbursement

Can a carrier limit the amount it reimburses a home insurance policyholder for miles driven while a property is being repaired?

Posted: Feb 20, 2024

A dozen of the highest paying P&C insurance jobs

The vast insurance industry is awash in job opportunities.

Posted: Feb 20, 2024

Truist selling remaining stake in namesake insurance brokerage in $15.5B deal

The all-cash transaction for the fifth-largest insurance brokerage in the U.S. is expected to close during Q2 2024.

Posted: Feb 20, 2024

Preparing your agency to serve customers during tornado season

Tornadoes can happen at any time of the year, but peak season for these often disastrous events in the U.S. is between March and June.

Posted: Feb 19, 2024

‘We need clarity’: Ga. House weighs bill to study impact of tort reform

A bill described as “the first part of Gov. Brian Kemp’s multiyear approach to tort reform,” received a favorable Georgia House Insurance Committee reading on February 15.

Posted: Feb 19, 2024

Best practices for hiring the next generation of independent adjusters

Today's hiring managers should emphasize meaningful work, technology-driven solutions and balance/flexibility.

Posted: Feb 19, 2024

Workers’ comp professionals are preparing with purpose

The NCCI’s chief executive shares insights from the organization’s annual survey of workers’ comp carriers.

Posted: Feb 19, 2024

In Southwest Florida, home insurance costs are driving away would-be buyers

A buildup in housing inventory has caused home prices to fall at some of the fastest rates in the nation.

Posted: Feb 19, 2024