insurance policies

4 Lessons to School Millennials on Renters' Insurance

By Gayle O'Connell | May 15, 2013

Insurance agents and brokers are perfectly positioned to help correct the misconceptions of millennial renters.
MBIA and BofA: Justice for All?

By Mark E. Ruquet, PropertyCasualty360.com | May 13, 2013

It’s one of the peculiar realities of business: two parties can spend years aiming for one another’s jugular vein and end-up partnering when they find cooperation is in the best interest.
ACE Sneak Peek: Post-Sandy Claims Management Issues

By Ezra Steinberg | May 2, 2013

Post-Sandy claims management lessons will prove invaluable when handling next "superstorm."
Bound for Boom or Bust?

By Christina Bramlet, PropertyCasualty360.com | May 1, 2013

Fracking has ignited fierce debate about its true cost and associated risks. As a result, P&C insurers find themselves smack in the middle of conflicting scientific and political stances.
The Parameters of Flood Insurance

By Christine G. Barlow | May 1, 2013

A family's shed is destroyed by a river of mud. Is it covered? Test your knowledge of water exclusions before hurricane season begins.
Senator Warner: Reauthorize TRIA for the Next Decade

By Mark E. Ruquet, PropertyCasualty360.com | April 18, 2013

Sen. Mark Warner says Congress should consider reauthorizing the Terrorism Risk and Insurance Act for 10 years or longer because it is in the long term economic interest of the nation.
Terrorism or Mere Explosion?

By Diana B. Reitz, CPCU | April 18, 2013

Addressing possible legal ramifications of Monday's bombings at the Boston Marathon. Are event organizers culpable?
The Parameters of Flood Insurance

By Christine G. Barlow | April 15, 2013

A family's shed is destroyed by a river of mud. Is it covered? Test your knowledge of water exclusions just in time for disaster season.
A Growing Corporate Risk: Work-Issued Mobile Devices

By Anya Khalamayzer, PropertyCasualty360 | April 10, 2013

Corporate leaders issuing cell phones to employees to conduct business-related communication are realizing tablets are one of the evolving technologies that keep them walking the razor’s edge of cyber exposure.
MBIA Cleared to Pursue Fraud Case Against BofA's Countrywide

By Karen Freifeld, Reuters, Jonathan Stempel, Reuters | April 3, 2013

A New York state appeals court on Tuesday cleared the way for bond insurer MBIA Inc to pursue a fraud lawsuit against Bank of America Corp over toxic mortgage securities.
Nanomaterials: Assessing Risk and Liability

By Christoph Meili | April 3, 2013

Staying abreast of new scientific data about nanomaterial risks and regulatory developments will help ensure appropriate underwriting decisions and loss mitigation.
Sail Through the "Three Cs"

By Susannah M. Dudley | April 1, 2013

When assessing a contractor’s risk for surety bonds, agents and brokers need to know three things: character, capacity and capital. Learn how to work closely with your contractors to make bonding a breeze.
NY Court: No Duty to Read

By Richard Mintzer,CLU | April 1, 2013

A recent court decision in New York State substantially eliminates the duty of an insured to read the policy as a positive defense. In light of this decision, how do insurance producers and insurance agencies protect themselves? How can agents prove that clients understand their policies?
Power of the Package

By Paul Morrissette | April 1, 2013

Retain business, increase long=term relationships by packaging policies
Nanomaterials: Assessing Potential Risks and Liability

By Dr. Christoph Meili | March 29, 2013

Staying abreast of scientific data about risks and regulatory developments will help ensure appropriate underwriting decisions and loss mitigation.
What to Watch for: The Florida Legislative Session

By Fred E. Karlinsky and Erin Siska | March 22, 2013

Florida’s Legislative Session recently convened with a number of legislative proposals related to insurance under review. Here's a look at some of them.