‘Yes, Virginia. There Is A Santa Claus’

By Christina Bramlet, PropertyCasualty360.com

The loving response to an age-old question published in a 1897 edition of "The New York Sun" continues to shed a light of hope, even in an economically and emotionally wrecked world.

Policyholder Ambiguities Cost Auto Insurers $15B

By Christina Bramlet, PropertyCasualty360.com

Many drivers fail to provide accurate, up-to-date information to their auto insurers, costing the industry $15.4 billion last year. With better data, however, insurers can put the cap on premium leakage.

Japan Tsunami Fails to Halt Collision Parts Flow

By Christina Bramlet, PropertyCasualty360.com

Although incredibly tragic for the nation, the tsunami in Japan, had little net impact on vehicle parts pricing, according to Mitchell's ITR.

Moody’s Calls Oct. Snowstorm Major Capital Event for Insurers

By Mark Ruquet

"Let it snow" ... oh no! Dumping more than 2 feet of snow in some northeastern locations, the freak October snowstorm is expected to be a major capital or credit event for the P&C insurance industry.

Speaking Of: Fighting Fraud Through The Years

By Melissa Stewart

Not much has changed In the 44 years attorney Barry Zalma has been fighting insurance fraud; just a few adjustments to the same ole schemes. He finds encouragement, however, in the growing number of insurers willing to fight and take fraud cases to trail.

More PIP Fraud Arrests in Miami, Orlando

By Staff Writer

Staged auto accidents and fake insurance adjusters—PIP fraud is a heavy cloud hovering over the sunshine state. Seven related arrests last month is just a drizzling of the storm.

Software for P&C Insurers of All Sizes

Accenture's new comprehensive integrated P&C software suite enables insurers to reduce their implementation time and risk, while improving the accuracy of both claims handling and underwriting.

New Calif. Legislation to Stop Airbag Scams

By Melissa Stewart

A new Calif. law makes it a crime for auto repair shops to say they have replaced or repaired a deployed airbag when they haven't.

Everything In Its Right Place

By Christine G. Barlow

ALE coverage is one of those broad coverages that can bedevil adjusters, agents, and insureds alike. Here's a look at all that ALE entails.

Adroitly Manage Fleet Auto Risks

By Charles Hunter Mcree

Company-owned vehicles make it easier to conduct business, but offer great risk. Collisions can exact a heavy toll. Telematics and EDRs, however, can improve risk management, as well as allow claims to be assessed more accurately driving down costs for the business and insurer.

The Near and the Far-Fetched Disasters

By Ken Brownlee, CPCU

As if there isn't enough to worry about what's happening on Earth, scientists are warning against space weather. Solar storms, they say, could wreak havoc on the electric-power supply, triggering losses from business interruption and damaged physical assets.

EDRs for the Claims Adjuster

By Peter A. Lynch, Paul Blanchard

EDRs, commonly called "black boxes," offer a variety and wealth of product information that an adjuster will find useful when evaluating opportunity for subrogation.

Customers and the Claims Value Chain

By Tom Harrington

Follow these tips for providing a highly consistent and personalized claim service experience.

A Forensic Accountant’s View of Business Interruption

By Bruce D. Smith

Many adjusters do not have the time or expertise to properly and expeditiously evaluate a BI claim, especially in a catastrophic environment. A competent forensic accountant can assist.

Today’s Litigation Landscape

By Staff Writer

Claims compiled a sampling of some of this year's important legal developments for the P&C industry.

Ten Ways to Reduce Claims Costs Now

By Jamie Hutton

Today's consumers are focused on value for money. P&C insurers, in turn, are perpetually striving to reduce the cost of handling claims. Here are 10 helpful suggestions to reduce costs.