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Recent Tornadoes a Result of Climate Change?

By Phil Gusman, PropertyCasualty360.com, Christina Bramlet, PropertyCasualty360.com | May 29, 2013

Damage caused by the massive storm system responsible for deadly tornadoes, including the one that struck Moore, Okla., has renewed the argument over a potential link between severe weather and climate change.
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.
A Look at the Civil Litigation Sure to Arise from the Newtown Shooting

By Christopher Tidball | January 14, 2013

Following the tragedy that claimed 26 lives in Newtown, Conn., it is inevitable there will be an onslaught of civil lawsuits against various people and organizations that some may deem culpable for the shooting spree.
Civil Litigation Could Arise from Newtown Tragedy

By Christopher Tidball | December 17, 2012

Who and what should be held liable for the overwhelming tragedy at Sandy Hook Elementary?
How Many Elections Away Are We from Casting Presidential Ballots on the Internet?

By Robert Regis Hyle, PropertyCasualty360.com | October 22, 2012

The presidential election is the most important event of the year, but I think we’re all getting tired of the campaigning, especially if, like me, you live in the Greater Cincinnati media market (I’m actually a Hoosier with an office in Northern Kentucky). Ohio is apparently no longer the Buckeye...
Obamacare and Emerging Workers’ Compensation Trends

By Timothy D. Crawley | March 5, 2012

Are we headed toward a better reality or just a different one? Examining the impact of national healthcare reform on workers' compensation.
Obamacare and Emerging Trends in Workers’ Comp

By Timothy D. Crawley | February 29, 2012

Are we headed toward a better reality or just a different one? Here, we examine the immediate and long-term impact of national healthcare reform on workers' compensation using state-specific interpretations and anecdotal evidence.
R&O nGI: Young Guns

By Melissa Hillebrand, PropertyCasualty360.com | December 1, 2011

Many young agents struggle when entering this industry, especially in the areas of client relationships, financial burdens and carrier appointments. Our panel of sharpshooting young agents discusses how to overcome these challenges, and what skills young agents need to make an impact.
History Lessons

By Laura Mazzuca Toops, PropertyCasualty360.com | November 1, 2011

There are implications for your business involved in the Occupy Wall Street movement.
Toops Scoops: 5 Lessons to Learn from Occupy Wall Street

By Laura Mazzuca Toops, PropertyCasualty360.com | October 20, 2011

Are the OWS protesters left-wing whack-jobs or your family, friends and customers?
Agent Point Of View: Springfield, Mass. Tornado — Slideshow

By Paul Zielinski | June 10, 2011

Massachusetts Insurance Agent Paul Zielinski comments on damage photos he took from the scene of last week's devastating tornado in and around Springfield, detailing stunning damage that is far worse than many anticipated.
Insurers’ Use Of Social Media Helped Policyholders After Recent Catastrophes

By Marguerite Tortorello | May 20, 2011

Thanks to the dramatic growth of social media—and its embrace by insurers—individuals obtained real-time information following recent devastating tornadoes and the ensuing flooding.
Insureds Without Cyber Policies Risk Falling Into CGL Coverage Holes

By Jordan Kurkowski | February 21, 2011

Every day small, medium and large businesses are victims of cyber crimes committed by hackers. Many insureds think their comprehensive general liability policies will cover these security breaches, but they are wrong.
Insureds Without Cyber Policies Risk Falling Into CGL Coverage Holes

By Jordan D. Kurkowski | February 21, 2011

Cyber insurance is a complex, constantly changing product. A lot of energy and effort needs to be invested in understanding the coverage and exposure of this product, according to Jordan Kurkowski of Burns & Wilcox, who explains that the insurance product is in its infancy and grows with the expansion...
Using Social Media in Your Claims Investigations

By Wayne Partenheimer | February 2, 2011

Millions use social media sites for networking, but these sites are also gaining prevalence as vital tools in investigations—that is, if they are used correctly.
Using Social Media in Claim Investigations

By Wayne Partenheimer | February 2, 2011

The explosion of online “social media” can make valuable information readily available from your desk—that is, if you know where and how to look for it.