NU Property & Casualty 360

All my 'excess' live in Texas: Texas Supreme Court holding on additional insured status

The Texas Supreme Court considered a case and focused on two questions: Who is an insured under the umbrella policy and for what coverage?

Posted: Jul 17, 2023

Insurance brokers: Embrace revenue automation to drive profitability

Brokers large and small often grapple with accurately predicting their future revenue.

Posted: Jul 17, 2023

California's workers' comp benchmark rate lowered

The lower advisory rate is below the $1.50 average proposed by the Workers’ Compensation Insurance Rating Bureau of California.

Posted: Jul 17, 2023

Staying safe as U.S. faces record-breaking heat

The National Weather Service expects record-setting temperatures for the early part of this week.

Posted: Jul 17, 2023

Deadline extended for Agency of the Year nominations

The nomination deadline for the 2023 Agency of the Year awards has been extended to Friday, July 21 at 12 p.m. E.T.

Posted: Jul 16, 2023

Who's using what in P&C insurance: July 17, 2023

Insurance technology news from Nationwide, Steadily, Hourly and more.

Posted: Jul 16, 2023

Privacy protections create liability for companies collecting personal data

New biometric statutes provide an opportunity for companies to review their insurance coverage for related risks.

Posted: Jul 16, 2023

Deadly storms across US Northeast bring floods, tornado alerts

At least five people died and two children were still missing after floods ripped through Pennsylvania.

Posted: Jul 16, 2023

Opioids situation improves, but workers' comp pharmacy faces new challenges

Nikki Wilson of Enlyte discusses the challenges pharmacies face as the nation continues to grapple with the opioid epidemic.

Posted: Jul 16, 2023

What smart brokers can do to win the SMB market

By leveraging technology, brokers free up resources to apply the 'high touch' necessary to secure and nurture new business.

Posted: Jul 14, 2023

Florida's critical reinsurance market improves, but at a price

Reinsurance, which is essentially insurance for insurers, helps drive the catastrophe-prone Florida insurance system.

Posted: Jul 14, 2023

What is an occurrence?

Disagreement over the meaning of “occurrence” has led to conflicts between insurers and insureds.

Posted: Jul 14, 2023

People on the move in the P&C insurance industry: July 14, 2023

The latest insurance industry personnel news from The Hartford, Alliant Insurance Services, Fred C. Church and more.

Posted: Jul 13, 2023

Making a difference: July 14, 2023

Philanthropic insurance news from NFP, RT Specialty, Starr Insurance and more.

Posted: Jul 13, 2023

'Adversarial machine learning' & other potential AI risks

Growing use of artificial intelligence and machine learning is opening up new lanes of vulnerability.

Posted: Jul 13, 2023

Farmers pulling reins on property lines in Florida, California

The company said the move will affect only Farmers-branded policies and will not affect policies sold Florida by subsidiaries Foremost and Bristol West.

Posted: Jul 12, 2023

The human and workplace cost of climate catastrophes

While organizations cannot control the outcomes of natural disasters, they can create safe, flexible and inclusive work environments where employees feel secure and safe to return after a natural disaster occurs.

Posted: Jul 12, 2023

What professional liability rate increases really say about a carrier

If history tells us anything, it’s that carriers who offer low rates won’t be around for very long (or a disproportionately large increase is coming your way).

Posted: Jul 12, 2023

Optimize your personal finances through a business sale

Even a small percentage of tax savings on a multimillion-dollar deal can translate into significant dollars.

Posted: Jul 12, 2023

The rising threat of negligent security claims: Proactive measures for mitigation

These claims hold property owners responsible for injuries resulting from crimes that occur on their premises, emphasizing the need to foresee potential risks and take reasonable steps to prevent them.

Posted: Jul 12, 2023

Crop insurance exec testifies before U.S. Senate committee

The United States Farm Bill is up for renewal at the end of 2023.

Posted: Jul 12, 2023

Around the P&C insurance industry: July 12, 2023

Insurance industry news from Coalition, Zurich North America, MarshBerry and more.

Posted: Jul 11, 2023

Navigating the insurance struggles of affluent clients

Katherine Frattarola of HUB Private Client delves into the unique insurance struggles high- and ultra-high-net-worth families face when trying to properly protect their assets.

Posted: Jul 11, 2023

What percentage of income are U.S. drivers spending on auto insurance?

Residents of these states put the largest percentage of their income toward auto insurance coverage, according to Assurance.

Posted: Jul 11, 2023

Experience, data & resilience are key for insuring renewables

The solar industry is expected to grow as much in the next five years as it has in the past two decades combined.

Posted: Jul 11, 2023