insurance claims

Streamlining the Claims Process at XL Group

By Robert Regis Hyle, PropertyCasualty360.com | May 17, 2013

Michel Finschi, chief operating officer, insurance claims, for XL Group, recently responded to our request for a Q&A on claims technology and its role within XL Group.
Eight New Yorkers Indicted on Staged-Accident Scheme Charges

By Chad Hemenway, PropertyCasualty360.com | May 14, 2013

Eight New Yorkers have been charged in connection with a scheme to defraud multiple insurance companies of millions of dollars by staging auto accidents.
Let’s Talk Sex and Money

By Laura Mazzuca Toops, PropertyCasualty360.com | May 1, 2013

After more than 40 years of the feminist movement, you would think that women in the workplace wouldn’t be much of a novelty. But the issue has taken on new life as the post-movement generations of Gen-Xs and Millennial women grapple with the challenges of work/life balance and career advancement...
Who the Heck Insured This Place?

By Chad Hemenway, PropertyCasualty360.com | April 19, 2013

It hasn’t been easy to find who provided insurance for the West Fertilizer Co.—and maybe there’s a reason for that.
Large Spring Storm System Brings Damaging Weather to Multiple Regions

By Phil Gusman, PropertyCasualty360.com | April 12, 2013

A large storm system brought a variety of weather conditions across the United States this week, killing at least three people and injuring dozens of others. Click to see damage in some of the affected states and for more information on the storm system.
Glenn Shapiro To Lead Commercial Insurance Claims at Liberty Mutual

By Staff Writer | April 8, 2013

Shapiro succeeds George A. Neale as EVP of commercial insurance and chief claims officer.
Report Praises Response To Waldo Canyon Fire

By Christina Bramlet, PropertyCasualty360.com | April 8, 2013

Colo. Springs officials laud first responders' "heroic actions" while calling for better coordination of resources and notifications.
March Came and Went Like a Lion for Global Insurers

By Mark E. Ruquet, PropertyCasualty360 | April 5, 2013

March turned out to be a very costly month globally, as late winter weather caused billions of dollars in economic losses worldwide.
Got Process Pain Points? These 4 Tech Strategies Can Help

By Aaron Weiss | April 3, 2013

Small to mid-sized agencies are using the cloud and tablets to increase productivity and reduce costs.
L.A. Story

By Shawn Moynihan, PropertyCasualty360.com | March 29, 2013

Victor Parker, risk management director for the City of Los Angeles, shares his mitigation strategies for some of the trickiest exposures in the U.S., extols the value of sticking one’s neck out, and proudly discusses the program innovations introduced under his watch that saved millions and generate revenue.
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.
New York Names 'Bottom 10' Banks Sitting on Sandy Insurance Money

By Reuters | March 20, 2013

New York State governor Andrew Cuomo has named 10 banks, including Capital One Financial Corp and SunTrust Banks Inc, that he says are sitting on $41 million in insurance money owed to victims of Superstorm Sandy, which hit the northeastern United States last year.
Risk Managers Share Insights on Workers’ Comp Success

By PC360 Staff | March 19, 2013

Top risk managers from major corporations—including Disney, Hostess, SAP, and Beam—discuss their strategies for a winning program—and name their favorite workers' comp carriers.
New York Issues New Rules to Speed Sandy-Claims Process

By Mark E. Ruquet, PropertyCasualty360 | February 26, 2013

In an effort to resolve outstanding non-flood-related insurance claims from Superstorm Sandy, New York’s governor has established a mediation program and established new rules to speed the insurance-claims process.
Six Sigma, Meet Claims

By Mark J. Rose | January 8, 2013

We don’t often associate claims management with hard manufacturing processes like steel production and electronics manufacturing. But maybe we should.