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Best auto insurance for low-mileage drivers

Low-mileage drivers log less than 6,000 miles a year and may qualify for auto insurance discounts.

Posted: Jul 24, 2023

How specialty insurers can overcome current underwriting challenges

Review three time-tested principles for successfully assessing risk in today’s market.

Posted: Jul 24, 2023

Don’t knock the knock-on effect of hurricanes

Determining a client’s property and environmental insurance needs, requires assessing and accounting for their risk exposure today and in the future.

Posted: Jul 24, 2023

Auto claims severity has been growing, despite frequency dropping

From 2002-2022, physical damage and bodily injury claims grew more than 4.5%, annualized, the Insurance Research Council reports.

Posted: Jul 24, 2023

American home buyers are flocking to highly disaster-prone areas

The nation’s most flood-prone counties experienced a net influx of about 400,000 people in 2021 and 2022.

Posted: Jul 24, 2023

Top medical professional liability carriers of 2022

The American Medical Association reported nearly half of physicians 55 and older have been sued at some point in their careers.

Posted: Jul 24, 2023

Insurance coverage Q&A: When the SWAT team arrives

Does the discharge of tear gas fit the definition of a smoke peril?

Posted: Jul 23, 2023

The power of recognition programs to build bonds

Gen Z is the newest generation to enter the workforce and they have unique perspectives, motivations and expectations.

Posted: Jul 23, 2023

Farmers Insurance backtracks on non-renewals in Georgia

Insurance commissioner orders insurer to reverse course since actions conflict with newly passed legislation.

Posted: Jul 23, 2023

How underwriting automation can unlock perpetual momentum

Essentially, you want your growth process to power itself.

Posted: Jul 23, 2023

These U.S. cities are seeing an explosion in auto thefts

The first six months of this year saw more than 23,974 vehicle thefts, according to the Council on Criminal Justice.

Posted: Jul 21, 2023

Making a difference: July 21, 2023

Philanthropic insurance news from Mercury Insurance, ATI Restoration and more.

Posted: Jul 20, 2023

People on the move in the P&C insurance industry: July 21, 2023

The latest insurance industry personnel news from Verisk, Embroker, Nationwide and more.

Posted: Jul 20, 2023

Black lung disease continues to plague P&C industry

Claims are on the rise, so employers need to start thinking about what their long-term strategy for the disease will be.

Posted: Jul 20, 2023

Brave new world of cyber insurance meets old world contract principles

The coverage provisions in the policy were not at issue. The case turned solely on the application of the 'hostile' or 'warlike' exclusion.

Posted: Jul 20, 2023

What are nuclear verdicts and why are they occurring?

Managing nuclear verdicts is a complex issue that requires a multi-faceted approach.

Posted: Jul 20, 2023

The metaverse: An evolving technology

While insurers should be open to utilizing new technology, they should also be cognizant of the unexpected exposures it can create for customers and their businesses.

Posted: Jul 20, 2023

J.D. Power: Uptick in auto policy shopping continued in Q2

Policy switching in Q2 2023 remained flat from the previous quarter at 3.9%.

Posted: Jul 19, 2023

Insurer sued for coverage of property damage from trespassing nephew

The daughter of a man who died of COVID wants State Auto to cover damage she discovered after evicting the man's nephew, who had moved into the home without permission.

Posted: Jul 19, 2023

Friedman's Farewell: Who knew insurance could be so much fun?

With big change comes big opportunities for reinvention and renewed purpose, in life as well as the insurance world.

Posted: Jul 19, 2023

Former NFLer's workers' comp award tossed on insurer's second appeal

The appeal hinged on if a former player elected to receive injury protection payments under a collective bargaining agreement.

Posted: Jul 19, 2023

Louisiana insurer incentive program proving successful, commissioner says

In addition, SafePoint Insurance and an affiliate are taking on nearly 20K policies from Louisiana Citizens Insurance.

Posted: Jul 19, 2023

Around the P&C insurance industry: July 19, 2023

Insurance industry news from Risk Strategies, Kin, Nationwide and more.

Posted: Jul 18, 2023

The most dangerous destinations in the world

These global destinations may be tempting to travelers, but could make for a treacherous trip.

Posted: Jul 18, 2023

Judge sues insurers for alleged bad faith in Boys Scouts sex abuse cases

More than 90 insurance companies are accused of breach of contract and bad faith in the suit.

Posted: Jul 18, 2023