NU Property & Casualty 360

Challenging the way things have always been done in insurance

Addressing the talent gap is about more than who you hire, says CRC Executive Vice President Emma Garner.

Posted: Sep 14, 2022

California mulls requiring premium discounts for wildfire mitigation efforts

Consumer advocates claim the proposed law doesn’t go far enough in protecting policyholders from nonrenewal.

Posted: Sep 14, 2022

Can adjusters become innovators?

Insurtech and the claims process are evolving and adjusters are often the first to identify problems and offer solutions.

Posted: Sep 14, 2022

AM Best revises U.S. personal lines outlook to negative

Personal auto lines have become a drag on the entire sector as inflation and loss cost severity continue to hammer insurers.

Posted: Sep 14, 2022

Property adjusters beware: Fire danger ahead

Hazards on a fire scene do not end once the flames are extinguished and investigators must protect themselves from further risks.

Posted: Sep 13, 2022

Understanding the finer points of art appraisals

Cindy Charleston-Rosenberg of The Art Appraisal Firm discusses how appraisers determine the true value of collections and collectibles for insurance and other purposes.

Posted: Sep 13, 2022

Surplus lines internships foster insurance-career success

Organizers take pride in opening up the wholesale insurance world to young people who might not have known about these careers.

Posted: Sep 13, 2022

Shipping vessel fire risks rising with lithium-ion battery demand

Lithium-ion battery fires don’t need oxygen to burn, making them difficult to extinguish and prone to reignition.

Posted: Sep 13, 2022

Around the P&C insurance industry: September 14, 2022

News from PCF Insurance Services, CyberCube, Moody and more.

Posted: Sep 13, 2022

Get ahead of winter weather with fall maintenance

These tips from Travelers can help get your home in the best shape to protect it against winter perils.

Posted: Sep 13, 2022

Building an insurance business (and career) by focusing on people

Attracting and retaining diverse talent is key to insurance-industry innovation, says Janet Jordan-Foster with Axis Wholesale.

Posted: Sep 13, 2022

The importance of ongoing E&S insurance career development

The Wholesale & Specialty Insurance Association's Education Committee recently improved and revamped several of its programs.

Posted: Sep 13, 2022

Mission critical: Spreading the word about insurance careers

The Wholesale & Specialty Insurance Association’s Talent Outreach committee digs in to address a pressing need.

Posted: Sep 13, 2022

Hot commercial market creates risk for small business tenants

To avoid falling into the trap of eviction, follow these basics.

Posted: Sep 13, 2022

Upcoming industry events spotlight rising wholesale insurance pros

WSIA’s U40 group helps early-career professionals build their network and have fun in the process.

Posted: Sep 13, 2022

The dilemma of minimum auto insurance coverage limits

There are an average of 6 million auto accidents annually, costing $800 billion in lost productivity, injuries and damage.

Posted: Sep 12, 2022

Top of the BOPs: Highest-rated business owners insurance companies

Coverages that BOPs typically provide include property insurance for buildings and contents, business interruption coverage and liability protection.

Posted: Sep 12, 2022

Uniformity among state surplus lines rules tops WSIA legislative priorities

Private flood insurance and cannabis-coverage are also priority topics for the association’s legislative committee.

Posted: Sep 12, 2022

Emerging factors forecast a continued rise in insurance litigation

While less than 1% of cases end up in trial, the percentage of insurance claims that went into litigation rose 47% over a four-year period.

Posted: Sep 12, 2022

The value of diversity initiatives in E&S insurance

Amwins Executive Vice President Terrance Meade shares his perspective on insurance-industry growth opportunities.

Posted: Sep 12, 2022

How can insurers rise to the challenge of climate change?

Climate change is already eclipsing the pandemic as the most disruptive force the industry has ever faced.

Posted: Sep 12, 2022

Climate change is pushing insureds to the E&S market

Global warming will demand accurate data sharing among MGAs, carriers and reinsurers.

Posted: Sep 12, 2022

Insurers must cover drugmaker Valeant for insider-trading claims

Allianz Global Risks US Insurance Co. argued the claims at issue do not meet the policy definition of 'securities claims.'

Posted: Sep 12, 2022

WSIA PAC builds on a record of success

Since its inception, this political action committee has raised more than $1.7 million to support legislative and regulatory efforts.

Posted: Sep 12, 2022

Regular use exclusion in auto policies is unenforceable, Pa. Appeals Court says

The appeals court asserted its position on an issue concerning the regular use exclusion in auto policies set for argument before the state Supreme Court.

Posted: Sep 11, 2022