NU Property & Casualty 360

Hurricanes: Where we’ve been, and where we’re going

This article explores the extended outlook for hurricane activity and what insurers can do to stay ahead of the rising threat.

Posted: Aug 10, 2023

The fundamentals of the insurance adjuster's code of ethics

Review the basics of the adjuster code of ethics and a breakdown of the differences between public, independent and company adjusters.

Posted: Aug 10, 2023

Insurance-sector mergers & acquisitions drop for the first half of 2023

A new report from Clyde & Co examines the decline in M&A around the globe.

Posted: Aug 10, 2023

Making a difference: August 11, 2023

Philanthropic insurance news from the American Bar Association and more.

Posted: Aug 10, 2023

People on the move in the P&C insurance industry: August 11, 2023

The latest insurance industry personnel news from H.W. Kaufman Group, Assurex Global, CIBA and more.

Posted: Aug 10, 2023

California's Sonoma County gets $339K grant to fight workers' comp fraud

The Sonoma County District Attorney’s Office received a $339,173 grant from the California Department of Insurance that will be used to investigate…

Posted: Aug 10, 2023

10 keys to combatting price gouging after a storm

Downed trees after a storm can leave property owners in a vulnerable position with predatory service providers if they don’t know how to protect themselves.

Posted: Aug 09, 2023

Hurricane-fueled wildfires ravage Maui

At least six deaths have been reported on the island of Maui due to the fires, Maui County Mayor Richard Bisson said in a press conference on Wednesday.

Posted: Aug 09, 2023

Most U.S. residents say it’s a bad time to buy a home

However, homeownership is still the preference of the majority.

Posted: Aug 09, 2023

Despite having insurance, most business owners want even more coverage

More than 80% are actively looking or very likely to seek additional policies, according to Arthur J. Gallagher & Co.

Posted: Aug 09, 2023

5 moves Congress can make to enhance the NFIP, per the GAO

Although the NFIP is aiming to better align risk and premium, it also has to balance affordability into the equation.

Posted: Aug 09, 2023

5 ways Congress can revamp the NFIP, per the GAO

Although the NFIP is aiming to better align risk and premium, it also has to balance affordability into the equation.

Posted: Aug 09, 2023

3 ways carriers can improve the catastrophe claims experience

Friction during the claims process following a catastrophe can strain customer satisfaction and cause a sharp decline in renewals.

Posted: Aug 09, 2023

Three ways carriers can improve the catastrophe claims experience

Friction during the claims process following a catastrophe can strain customer satisfaction and cause a sharp decline in renewals.

Posted: Aug 09, 2023

Independent agents saw largest growth in homeowners lines in 2022

The independent agent channel placed 63% of the P&C insurance written in the U.S. in 2022, according to a recent report from the Big “I”.

Posted: Aug 08, 2023

Navigating the unpredictable: Key trends in catastrophe claims

How are adjusters responding to current challenges presented by natural catastrophe claims?

Posted: Aug 08, 2023

Insurance 'kind of' helps ease financial anxieties, consumers say

Younger consumers were more likely to find insurance confusing and overwhelming, according to Cake & Arrow.

Posted: Aug 08, 2023

Around the P&C insurance industry: August 9, 2023

Insurance industry news from MarshBerry, NEXT Insurance, FloodFlash and more.

Posted: Aug 08, 2023

A look at the risks and successes of using generative AI

Andrew Schwartz and Keith Raymond of Celent co-authored a new study that examines many of the issues associated with the use of generative AI in insurance.

Posted: Aug 08, 2023

10 Education risks to study for back-to-school time

While staff and student safety remain paramount, don’t lose sight of school-workplace safety issues, Chubb says.

Posted: Aug 08, 2023

Multifamily insurance rates are up as much as 28%

The average year-over-year hike was 13.6%, and was worse in some places.

Posted: Aug 07, 2023

These 2023 SUVs are the most affordable to insure

The majority of SUV drivers cited safety and comfort as the most appealing features of these larger vehicles.

Posted: Aug 07, 2023

Ransomware returns with a vengeance, U.S. hardest hit region

The U.S. saw 43% of global ransomware attacks from July 2022-June 2023, according to Malwarebytes.

Posted: Aug 07, 2023

How AI, aerial imagery help reduce insurance fraud

Here's how AI is helping insurers detect fraudulent claims, which them and their customers infinite time, money and resources.

Posted: Aug 07, 2023

Closing the gaps on cyber risks

As the digital landscape increases, so does the risk of cyberattacks for insurance and other industries.

Posted: Aug 07, 2023