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Safest U.S. cities for trick-or-treating

According to claims data from Travelers collected over the last decade, vandalism claims increase 68% on Halloween compared to all other days of the year.

Posted: Oct 27, 2022

Why You Need To Understand More About Insurance

Your car is insured. Businesses are insured. If you're a homeowner, you've got home insurance; if you're a renter, you may have renter's insurance.…

Posted: Oct 27, 2022

Check yourself: The key to a world-class distribution network

Learn why insurance carriers should be surveying their distribution networks and how it can enhance customer experiences.

Posted: Oct 27, 2022

Searches for remote jobs up 300% compared to last year

Only 6.8% of all positions on job searching websites are remote, according to Semrush’s study.

Posted: Oct 27, 2022

Flood-damaged flooring: Should you replace or repair?

Flood waters not only contain water, but they also contain debris and dirt as well as other harmful contaminates that can cause staining and other problems.

Posted: Oct 27, 2022

Don't let your office tools create confusion

As companies implement digital adoption strategies, it is vital that employees are well supported so the approach is implemented effectively.

Posted: Oct 27, 2022

Historically slow repair times lead to drop in auto policyholder satisfaction

Policyholder satisfaction with the auto claims process is down 7 points, according to J.D. Power.

Posted: Oct 26, 2022

Gamification of firearm ads may bolster product liability legal strategy

The suit was brought by a firm that had partners in attendance at the Highland Park July 4th parade that ended in a mass shooting.

Posted: Oct 26, 2022

Wood-frame construction: Risks and liabilities

What's rotten? Wood frames are susceptible to temperature extremes, pest infestations, moisture and humidity.

Posted: Oct 26, 2022

Common mistakes to avoid on cyber insurance applications

The cyber insurance market has become increasingly difficult for independent agents to navigate as carriers beef up their coverage applications to limit exposure from soaring losses.

Posted: Oct 25, 2022

Around 10% of drivers are considering dropping insurance to save money

Some 30% of American drivers are considering switching insurance providers in hopes of saving money, Insurify reports.

Posted: Oct 25, 2022

OSHA fines Dollar General again for ignoring workplace hazards

Since 2017, the discount retailer has racked up more than $9.6 million in OSHA penalties.

Posted: Oct 25, 2022

Customers are unbundling in favor of usage-based auto programs

J.D. Power’s Q3 2022 LIST report shows UBI programs are especially popular amongst those with ‘poor’ or ‘fair’ credit ratings.

Posted: Oct 25, 2022

Around the P&C insurance industry: October 26, 2022

Insurance industry news from Ahoy, Gradient AI, Compre and more.

Posted: Oct 25, 2022

A closer look at the NAIC's Pet Insurance Model Act

Insurance regulators recognized the growing need for more standard and comprehensive pet insurance guidelines.

Posted: Oct 25, 2022

Driver injured in forklift accident while cruising for dog biscuits

It is not uncommon to see workers' comp cases hinge on whether the injuries both arose out of and in the course of their employment.

Posted: Oct 24, 2022

Recession anxiety is keeping people in jobs they would otherwise leave

Forty-percent of employees are putting job hunting on hold until the economy stabilizes.

Posted: Oct 24, 2022

The value of gift cards in fast-tracking retail claims

                    For retailers, customer claims frequency is high…

Posted: Oct 24, 2022

New building codes would save the most money in these states

ValuePenguin used FEMA research to determine specific states in the U.S. where building codes are due for an overhaul.

Posted: Oct 24, 2022

Insurance agency M&A nears record level despite YoY decline

Deals have declined 6% compared with the year prior, which saw an extraordinary amount of M&A activity.

Posted: Oct 24, 2022

Exposed vulnerabilities: What organizations need to know

Discover the latest trends in cyber risk mitigations that organizations of all sizes should be embracing today.

Posted: Oct 24, 2022

Who's using what in P&C insurance: October 24, 2022

Insurance technology news from Rising Edge, Pie Insurance, Origami Risk and more.

Posted: Oct 24, 2022

Insurer has no duty to defend, indemnify fireworks distributor for volunteers' injuries

The policy did not provide coverage for any claims arising out of injuries or death to shooters or their assistants.

Posted: Oct 24, 2022

These 9 industries see the highest ransomware demands

Review how much forensic services cost in the aftermath of a ransomware attack, according to cyber insurance claims data.

Posted: Oct 24, 2022

Transferring wealth to the next generation: Dos and don'ts

Bringing up the topic of future wealth transfer sooner rather than later can be advantageous.

Posted: Oct 23, 2022