Caterina Pontoriero, PropertyCasualty360.com

About the Author

Caterina Pontoriero, assistant online features editor at PropertyCasualty360.com, brings over five years of editorial experience to her position, which consists of conceptualizing and editing multimedia including videos and slideshows for PropertyCasualty360.com. Prior to joining Summit Business Media, Caterina worked as an assistant editor with RIS News, a B2B magazine and website focusing on retail technology, and as associate editor of The Italian Tribune Newspaper. Caterina graduated cum laude from Monclair State University in 2010 with a B.A. in English and concentration in journalism. Caterina may be reached at cpontoriero@sbmedia.com.

Top 10 States for Dog Bite Claims

By Caterina Pontoriero, PropertyCasualty360.com | May 15, 2013

It’s a dog-eat-dog world, and last year 3,670 State Farm customers were wearing Milk-Bone underwear. Click to see State Farm’s top 10 states for dog bite claims in 2012.
Restoring the Jersey Shore: Construction Risks For Rebuilding Boardwalks (VIDEO)

By Bonnie Cavanaugh, Property Casualty360.com, Caterina Pontoriero, PropertyCasualty360.com | May 10, 2013

NU-PC360 went down the shore to Sea Girt and Belmar, NJ to talk to John Robbins, project manager with a company working to rebuild the towns' famous boardwalks, about the risks involved.
Top 10 States for Wind and Hail Losses

By Caterina Pontoriero, PropertyCasualty360.com | April 17, 2013

State Farm reports that damage caused by wind and hail cost the insurer and its policyholders more than $3.9 billion in 2012. Click to see the top 10 states with the most wind and hail losses.
7 Greatest Legal Underdogs of All Time

By Caterina Pontoriero, PropertyCasualty360.com | April 1, 2013

In the land of litigation, money and influence are equal to might, but sometimes the underdog manages to pull a fast one over the legal heavyweights.
Top 8 Wedding Insurance Claims of 2012

By Caterina Pontoriero, PropertyCasualty360.com | March 26, 2013

Even the best-planned weddings can go haywire. Travelers, which offers wedding insurance, recently analyzed its wedding insurance claims from 2012 and revealed the top 8 claims.
Top 3 and Bottom 3 Most Expensive U.S. States for Car Insurance

By Caterina Pontoriero, PropertyCasualty360.com | March 21, 2013

In 2012, the least expensive average annual car insurance premium by state was $934—and the most expensive was $2,699! Click to see the top 3 and bottom 3 most expensive states for car insurance.
10 Major Fast Food Restaurant Settlements

By Caterina Pontoriero, PropertyCasualty360.com | March 13, 2013

When a fast-food franchise serves literally millions of patrons a year, despite risk managers’ and restaurant employees’ best efforts you’re bound to eventually see some claims. Criminal Justice Degrees Guide assembled a list of the biggest fast-food lawsuits of the past three decades. Click to see the 10 most notable...
AIG's Lexington Helps Sandy-Ravaged Brooklyn Market Rebuild, Restock

By Caterina Pontoriero, PropertyCasualty360.com | March 5, 2013

AIG's Lexington helps Fairway Market in Red Hook, Brooklyn get back on its feet and reopen four weeks early with a $10 million advance.
Top 10 Agency Buyers in 2012

By Caterina Pontoriero, PropertyCasualty360.com | February 28, 2013

Insurance agency mergers and acquisitions hit an all-time high in 2012, with 291 total transactions in the U.S. and Canada. See which agencies and brokerages were the Top 10 buyers in 2012.
8 Major Energy Disasters

By Caterina Pontoriero, PropertyCasualty360.com | February 14, 2013

In recent years, energy disasters such as the San Bruno Pipeline Explosion from September 2010 and Deepwater Horizon Oil Spill from April 2010 have had a major impact not only on the environment, but on consumers, businesses, and the insurance industry as well. Here’s a look at 8 of the...
Northeast Prepares for Winter Storm

By Caterina Pontoriero, PropertyCasualty360.com | February 8, 2013

Forecasters are warning that a winter storm currently hitting the East Coast could be one for the record books, and it is being taken seriously as residents scurry to stock up on food, water, and gas. Road crews are also on standby with salt and sand.
Top 10 Most Stolen Utility Vehicles

By Caterina Pontoriero, PropertyCasualty360.com | February 6, 2013

The NICB recently released a ForeCAST report that analyzes thefts of 2009, 2010, and 2011 model year SUVs and CUVs reported stolen between Jan. 1, 2008 and June 30, 2012. Click to see the top 10 most stolen SUVs and CUVs.
Building the Deal

By Caterina Pontoriero, PropertyCasualty360.com | February 5, 2013

Even the “typical” acquisition deal for a mid-size insurance agency or brokerage has many moving parts and needs to incorporate a number of financing options to get done.
Super Bowl Party Playbook

By Caterina Pontoriero, PropertyCasualty360.com | February 1, 2013

As millions of Americans prepare to host and attend Super Bowl parties this weekend, many may be unaware of the risks they may be taking. IIABA and Trusted Choice provide the following tips for party hosts and guests.
10 Giant EPA Settlements in 2012

By Caterina Pontoriero, PropertyCasualty360.com | January 10, 2013

The United States Environmental Protection Agency and Department of Justice cracked down on many major companies for violating environmental laws such as the Clean Water Act (CWA) and Clean Air Act (CAA). Here’s a list of the biggest EPA settlements from 2012.
Readers’ Choice: Voters Pick Top 10 Independent Agency Logos

By Caterina Pontoriero, PropertyCasualty360.com | January 2, 2013

The response to our invitation to submit your independent agency logos was overwhelming. We narrowed down the logos to 27 and asked readers to vote for their favorites. Here are the top 10 independent agency logos as voted by PC360 readers.