NU Property & Casualty 360

Get ready for boating season: Are you covered?

Boating enthusiasts should understand the types of insurance needed to protect against theft, damage, accidents and other disasters.

Posted: Jun 07, 2023

Ocean marine total losses hit 12-year low in 2022

Fewer than 40 vessels were total losses in 2022, a 36% drop from the year prior, AGCS reports.

Posted: Jun 07, 2023

How machine learning helps insurers increase profitability

The 'sweet spot' for insurers when using machine learning involves gaining a clearer picture of customer behaviors.

Posted: Jun 07, 2023

Allstate, State Farm pullout aggravates tough Calif. business environment

Insurance agents and brokers in the Golden State have little choice but to help clients navigate the situation.

Posted: Jun 07, 2023

Personalizing the insurance experience for customers

Jess Keeney, chief product & technology officer for Duck Creek, discusses how technology is changing the customer experience for policyholders.

Posted: Jun 06, 2023

Around the P&C insurance industry: June 7, 2023

Insurance industry news from Embroker, VIU by HUB, Ryan Specialty and more.

Posted: Jun 06, 2023

The 10 most expensive U.S. hurricanes

Tropical Storm Arlene became the first named storm of the 2023 Atlantic hurricane season when it formed over the Gulf of Mexico on Friday, June 2,…

Posted: Jun 06, 2023

Insurance Coverage Q&A: Does Your Dog Bite?

How does policy language line up with New York regulations concerning insurers ability to underwrite based on dog breeds?

Posted: Jun 06, 2023

Florida insurance regulator appoints two deputy commissioner

The deputies will be charged with overseeing the implementation of recently enacted insurance legislation.

Posted: Jun 06, 2023

Equipping the next generation of insurance claims professionals

Today’s claims experts need a combination of traditional insurance-related education and soft skills to succeed.

Posted: Jun 05, 2023

LexisNexis: New auto policies showed double-digit growth in Q1

According to LexisNexis, drivers age 66+ had the highest rates of new auto policy growth in Q1 2023.

Posted: Jun 05, 2023

Top reasons some insureds shun electric vehicles

Cost, safety concerns and political affiliations are all reasons that many consumers remain wary of electric vehicles.

Posted: Jun 05, 2023

How a 10-story wood building survived more than 100 earthquakes

The structure is the tallest ever subjected to simulated earthquakes on the world’s largest high-performance ‘shake table.’

Posted: Jun 05, 2023

Policyholder claims Progressive undervalued totaled vehicles

The class action suit alleges the insurer ‘thumbed the scale’ when setting the actual cash value of vehicles deemed a total loss.

Posted: Jun 05, 2023

Insurers cannot overlook voice-channel digital transformation

Branded calling technology helps insurers that are struggling with low call-answer rates among customers.

Posted: Jun 05, 2023

Heavy lies the crown: Why California's largest home insurer hit pause

State Farm is expected to maintain its leading market share in California even without writing new business, according to Fitch Ratings.

Posted: Jun 05, 2023

Heavy lies the crown: Why California's largest home insurer hit pause & what comes next

State Farm is expected to maintain its leading market share in California even without writing new business, according to Fitch Ratings.

Posted: Jun 05, 2023

Who's using what in P&C insurance: June 5, 2023

Insurance technology news from PCF Insurance Services, Socotra, AFCO Credit Corp. and more.

Posted: Jun 04, 2023

Nominations now open for 2023 Agency of the Year Award

The three winners selected for this award will be leading independent agencies in the U.S. that demonstrate strength in their variety of business.

Posted: Jun 04, 2023

The most dangerous U.S. cities for motorcyclists

There were 55,166 motorcycle fatalities in the U.S. between 2011-2021, according to the NHTSA.

Posted: Jun 04, 2023

Arizona, dog breeds and home insurance policies

The Arizona Department of Insurance and Financial Institutions has announced a new law regarding dogs and homeowners policies that goes into effect June 30, 2023.

Posted: Jun 04, 2023

Final days to submit PropertyCasualty360 Insurance Luminaries nominations

June 7th is the deadline to nominate innovative insurance stars for this distinct professional recognition.

Posted: Jun 04, 2023

Redefining the expectations of a mold assessment - Part 2

The flawed approach of treating sampling as a priority over an informed physical inspection is a systemic problem in the indoor environmental industry.

Posted: Jun 01, 2023

People on the move in the P&C insurance industry: June 2, 2023

The latest insurance industry personnel news from Island Insurance, NFP, Coaction Global and more.

Posted: Jun 01, 2023

Report: Hurricane risk is moving inland

A report from CoreLogic shows more than 32 million U.S. residences are at risk of damage from hurricane-force winds.

Posted: Jun 01, 2023