NU Property & Casualty 360

Auto thieves' favorite vehicles to swipe

Full-size pickups made up over 25% of vehicle thefts in 2022, according to the NICB.

Posted: Aug 14, 2023

The tech that could shape the future of workplace safety

The NCCI surveyed workers’ comp carriers to uncover the technology that is showing the most promise.

Posted: Aug 14, 2023

Holding water (part 1): Definitions needed to understand water losses

Water issues are often confusing and involve multiple undefined terms. Reviews the terms and how they can be defined.

Posted: Aug 14, 2023

Insurance startup Vesttoo goes bankrupt after asset freeze

An Aon subsidiary claims Vesttoo pocketed millions of dollars in ill-gotten insurance premiums.

Posted: Aug 14, 2023

Blockchain: A backend solution to insurance fraud, waste

The property-insurance industry could leverage blockchain's attributes to enhance efficiency and customer experience.

Posted: Aug 14, 2023

Navigating the prudent path: Denying insurance coverage for breach of condition

In most jurisdictions, the key inquiry in establishing prejudice is directed at the factual evidence of prejudice.

Posted: Aug 13, 2023

AI, embedded insurance among biggest industry trends, Deloitte says

Discover the major trends that will impact insurance as well as the wider financial services sector.

Posted: Aug 13, 2023

Boston bans fossil fuels in new city-owned buildings, renovations

“Week after week, we see the signs of extreme heat, storms and flooding that remind us of a closing window to take climate actions,” Mayor Michelle Wu said.

Posted: Aug 13, 2023

Who's using what in P&C insurance: August 14, 2023

Insurance technology news from FloodFlash, Victory Insurance, EigenRisk and more.

Posted: Aug 13, 2023

Why generative AI will change the frontline of insurance forever

Now is the time to start making moves in preparation for the widespread adoption of generative AI.

Posted: Aug 13, 2023

AI provides the edge that insurers need in general liability

General liability insurers need means at their disposal to minimize the impact of claims when they occur.

Posted: Aug 13, 2023

Insurance-sector mergers & acquisitions drop for the first half of 2023

A new report from Clyde & Co examines the decline in M&A around the globe.

Posted: Aug 10, 2023

Making a difference: August 11, 2023

Philanthropic insurance news from the American Bar Association and more.

Posted: Aug 10, 2023

People on the move in the P&C insurance industry: August 11, 2023

The latest insurance industry personnel news from H.W. Kaufman Group, Assurex Global, CIBA and more.

Posted: Aug 10, 2023

Hurricanes: Where we’ve been, and where we’re going

This article explores the extended outlook for hurricane activity and what insurers can do to stay ahead of the rising threat.

Posted: Aug 10, 2023

California's Sonoma County gets $339K grant to fight workers' comp fraud

The Sonoma County District Attorney’s Office received a $339,173 grant from the California Department of Insurance that will be used to investigate…

Posted: Aug 10, 2023

The fundamentals of the insurance adjuster's code of ethics

Review the basics of the adjuster code of ethics and a breakdown of the differences between public, independent and company adjusters.

Posted: Aug 10, 2023

10 keys to combatting price gouging after a storm

Downed trees after a storm can leave property owners in a vulnerable position with predatory service providers if they don’t know how to protect themselves.

Posted: Aug 09, 2023

Most U.S. residents say it’s a bad time to buy a home

However, homeownership is still the preference of the majority.

Posted: Aug 09, 2023

Hurricane-fueled wildfires ravage Maui

At least six deaths have been reported on the island of Maui due to the fires, Maui County Mayor Richard Bisson said in a press conference on Wednesday.

Posted: Aug 09, 2023

Despite having insurance, most business owners want even more coverage

More than 80% are actively looking or very likely to seek additional policies, according to Arthur J. Gallagher & Co.

Posted: Aug 09, 2023

5 ways Congress can revamp the NFIP, per the GAO

Although the NFIP is aiming to better align risk and premium, it also has to balance affordability into the equation.

Posted: Aug 09, 2023

Three ways carriers can improve the catastrophe claims experience

Friction during the claims process following a catastrophe can strain customer satisfaction and cause a sharp decline in renewals.

Posted: Aug 09, 2023

5 moves Congress can make to enhance the NFIP, per the GAO

Although the NFIP is aiming to better align risk and premium, it also has to balance affordability into the equation.

Posted: Aug 09, 2023

3 ways carriers can improve the catastrophe claims experience

Friction during the claims process following a catastrophe can strain customer satisfaction and cause a sharp decline in renewals.

Posted: Aug 09, 2023