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The demand for solar water heaters is rising - are claims next?

With multi-billion dollar growth expected in the solar water heater market, understanding the perils they are susceptible to is vital.

Posted: Mar 29, 2023

Title insurer crafted illegal 'no poach' hiring deals, N.Y. AG says

A probe of Fidelity National Financial uncovered both verbal and written no-poach deals.

Posted: Mar 29, 2023

Single incident does not rise to excluded 'abuse' under homeowners policy

The justices were guided by a 2020 decision related to an identical policy where the court found the term "physical abuse" as used in the exclusion was ambiguous.

Posted: Mar 29, 2023

Spring-cleaning away household fire hazards

As you dust and declutter your home, here are some things you can do to prevent some of the most common fire hazards.

Posted: Mar 29, 2023

California FAIR Plan lifts commercial coverage limit to $20M

Prior to an increase in 2022, limits for these policies hadn’t been changed for more than two decades, according to the California Department of Insurance.

Posted: Mar 29, 2023

Around the P&C insurance industry: March 29, 2023

Insurance industry news from Gamma Iota Sigma, NFP, Alera Group and more.

Posted: Mar 28, 2023

Tips for finding the right cruise insurance

Embedded travel insurance has become a popular option for those wanting to protect themselves while on vacation, and according to a recent study from…

Posted: Mar 28, 2023

Data and technology will unlock new doors for insurance businesses

The technologies, insights and investments for insurance technology transformation all seem to be in place.

Posted: Mar 28, 2023

Parametric insurance: Expanding the toolbox for covering risk

Alex Kaplan, executive vice president for alternative risk at Amwins Group, discusses how parametric insurance differs from traditional insurance and the benefits it provides to policyholders.

Posted: Mar 28, 2023

How cyber risks can reshape business interruption coverage

Under Connecticut law, ‘actual could be interpreted to include the reallocation of resources following a cyberattack.

Posted: Mar 27, 2023

5 ways to foster support for veterans in the workplace

When organizations invest in these efforts to support veterans on the front end, they can pay dividends on the back end.

Posted: Mar 27, 2023

Cybersecurity is headed for a subtle, but important, evolution

Review the current cybersecurity trends and learn how these risks are becoming more complex.

Posted: Mar 27, 2023

6 ways to avoid burnout at work

Small business owners who are frequently responsible for every aspect of their business should understand how to recognize and address burnout.

Posted: Mar 27, 2023

Using claims FAQs to anticipate customer needs

The most common inquiries during the claims process deal with process explanations and next steps, according to recent Hi Marley white paper.

Posted: Mar 27, 2023

The most affordable commercial truck insurance in the U.S.

These rankings compiled by BravoPolicy LLC are based on a driver who is 40 years old with a clean driving record.

Posted: Mar 27, 2023

These states see the most speed-related traffic deaths

The NHTSA reported that people not directly involved in crashes pay roughly three-quarters of all crash costs.

Posted: Mar 27, 2023

Who's using what in P&C insurance: March 27, 2023

Insurance technology news from Buckle, Applied Underwriters, CAPE Analytics and more.

Posted: Mar 26, 2023

Top 10 risks for P&C insurers in 2023

Understanding these risk factors enables insurers to adjust underwriting and coverage options.

Posted: Mar 26, 2023

Remote work and the collapse of Silicon Valley Bank

Prognosticators question whether remote work and 'productivity paranoia' contributed to recent economic woes in the U.S.

Posted: Mar 26, 2023

Deadly tornado outbreak devastates towns across Mississippi

At least 25 people died and dozens were injured when large tornadoes swept across the southeast Friday night.

Posted: Mar 26, 2023

Insurance fraud, YouTube & a series of intentional auto accidents

Both cases involve YouTube channels, where the alleged fraudsters aired videos of the accidents and other incidents.

Posted: Mar 26, 2023

Louisiana insurance incentive program receives $62M in funding requests

The state’s department of insurance reports that nine companies applied for more than $60 million in funding from the program.

Posted: Mar 24, 2023

Insurance companies under investigation in Florida for alleged fraud, Governor confirms

DeSantis says the state's insurance regulation office is investigating reports of people being shortchanged or unlawfully dropped following the filing of their claims.

Posted: Mar 23, 2023

How dashcam footage can help in accident reconstruction

According to a recent survey, approximately 15-20% of drivers in the United States currently use dashcams.

Posted: Mar 23, 2023

People on the move in the P&C insurance industry: March 24, 2023

The latest insurance industry personnel news from AmTrust Financial Services, Grange Insurance, Marsh and more.

Posted: Mar 23, 2023