NU Property & Casualty 360

Workers' comp premiums up 11% in 2022, reaching pre-pandemic levels

The NCCI reported the sector had a combined ratio of 84 in 2022, marking the sixth consecutive year with a combined ratio below 90.

Posted: May 09, 2023

Georgia law changes auto insurance rate filing rules

Propelling this legislation forward were filings in 2022 by Allstate, which increased rates by 40% during that calendar year.

Posted: May 09, 2023

NFIP paid out nearly $4B in Hurricane Ian flood claims

The average payment for a Hurricane Ian-related claim was more than $104,000, according to FEMA.

Posted: May 08, 2023

Insurance company's mistake results in significant bad faith claim

The plaintiff received 12 times the policy limit of the defendant's insurance coverage.

Posted: May 08, 2023

10 Most affordable U.S. cities for startups

The commercial insurance blog Embroker aptly points out that “not all top startups have a Bay Area budget.”

Posted: May 08, 2023

Why insurance organizations must brand from the inside out

Here are five foundational steps that insurance firms should embrace in order to win at branding.

Posted: May 08, 2023

Alberta experiencing ‘unprecedented’ wildfire situation

A provincial state of emergency was declared May 6, as over 100 fires actively burned in Alberta, Canada.

Posted: May 08, 2023

Insurtech funding bounces back in Q1 2023

Gallagher Re reports that P&C insurtech funding drove the quarterly investment increase, as it surged by more than 53%.

Posted: May 08, 2023

Honoring innovative insurance technology in 2023

Technology has become mission-critical in the P&C insurance sector. But which tools rise above the rest?

Posted: May 07, 2023

The path to better understanding of idiopathic work injuries

An idiopathic injury occurs when either the cause of an accident is unknown or when it is due to a personal condition of the employee with no relationship to a workplace risk or hazard. For an injury to be compensable under O.C.G.A. § 34-9-1(4), it m...

Posted: May 07, 2023

Who's using what in P&C insurance: May 8, 2023

Insurance technology news from Openly, Carpe Data, Sunlight Solution and more.

Posted: May 07, 2023

The largest home insurance companies of 2022

Home insurance rates in the U.S. are expected to see an average increase of 9% this year.

Posted: May 07, 2023

5 ways insurance is working to de-risk extreme heat

From milk production coverage to income protection policies, insurers worldwide are taking novel approaches to lessen the blow from heat waves.

Posted: May 07, 2023

Expert tips for hiring a contractor after a disaster

Insurance leaders often advise policyholders to beware of anyone who shows up unannounced right after a storm.

Posted: May 05, 2023

People on the move in the P&C insurance industry: May 5, 2023

The latest insurance industry personnel news from Chubb, Mallory Agency, XPT Specialty and more.

Posted: May 04, 2023

Houston law firm hit with $2M fine for insurance fraud

Louisiana Department of Insurance reported that the firm and its partners engaged in insurance fraud involving at least 850 policyholders.

Posted: May 04, 2023

Preparing for the future world of risk

From highlighting what today’s employees want to the role of geopolitical risks, RiskWorld’s keynoters addressed multiple factors affecting the insurance industry.

Posted: May 04, 2023

New employees, aging workforce driving workers’ comp claims

Regardless of age or industry experience, employees in their first year on a job accounted for 34% of all claims.

Posted: May 04, 2023

Authentication: Digital insurance's new competitive differentiator

Multi-factor and biometric authentication are new options in the cybersecurity landscape.

Posted: May 04, 2023

5 positive developments in the insurance industry

Evolving for the better: Agents and brokers should be well-versed in these issues to anticipate the industry's future.

Posted: May 03, 2023

The limits of 'self-driving' vehicles

As vehicles become more autonomous, determining liability in a crash will change and affect how coverage is applied.

Posted: May 03, 2023

Bring your premium collection process into the modern era

When you provide a digital payment option, you make your life easier, and you make your customers happier.

Posted: May 03, 2023

Now is the time for policyholders to prepare for hurricane season

Making matters worse, home replacement costs have escalated more than 55% since 2019, according to Triple-I.

Posted: May 03, 2023

Amputee's workers comp benefits pulled for failure to quit smoking

An appeal is underway in a case involving a woman who had her workers' compensation benefits pulled for failing to stop smoking while undergoing medical treatments.

Posted: May 03, 2023

6 tips for preparing to face a wildfire

Ready.gov recommends residents in areas at risk of wildfires take these precautions to protect themselves and their property.

Posted: May 03, 2023