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Analysis

Despite GDPR, looks like there's no rush to buy cyberinsurance

Dan Clark | July 13, 2018

So, why no cyberinsurance yet? The answer may be that insurers still need to get their policy language in order.

Research

Surge in hacked credit-card information offered for sale on web

Jayleen R. Heft | July 12, 2018

Insurance companies and banks will probably see increased losses this year, according to cybersecurity firm, IntSights.

Commentary

Long-term NFIP reauthorization is essential

Jon Gentile | July 12, 2018

PIA says failure to act now is not an option.

News

Around the P&C insurance industry: July 11, 2018

Denny Jacob | July 11, 2018

News from Holmes Murphy, Liberty Specialty Markets, Arthur J. Gallagher & Co. and more.

Analysis

Breaches abound: 3 factors that increase identity theft risk

Rhys Dipshan | July 11, 2018

The risk of ID theft in any breach will vary depending on the type of data compromised and the demographics targeted.

Slideshow

10 worst airports of 2018

Danielle Ling | July 11, 2018

Try to bypass these international airports if you want to avoid costly claims, delays or other travel nightmares.

News

Macy's says hackers accessed online customers' credit card data

Lisa Wolfson and Hema Parmar | July 10, 2018

Hackers obtained names and passwords of online customers and potentially were able to access credit card numbers.

News

Amtrak rail cars in fatal crash didn't meet current standards

Alan Levin | July 10, 2018

The NTSB is conducting a two-day hearing on safety at Amtrak following a spate of deadly crashes.

Event

Game on: Insuring the 2018 FIFA World Cup

Michael Furtschegger | July 10, 2018

Big or small, international or local, sporting events have an even bigger supporter — insurance.

Research

12 industries at risk of failing to manage the Earth's natural resources

Denny Jacob | July 09, 2018

Resource scarcity, regulatory action and pressure from communities and societies over natural resources continue to grow.

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News

Swiss Re prepares to transition to a low-carbon economy

Denny Jacob | July 03, 2018

The company's thermal coal policy was first announced in June 2017.

Commentary

Why insurers, reinsurers should care about silent risk exposures

Yakir Golan | July 03, 2018

How exposed are your clients to cyber risk via unrelated insurance policies that do not specifically exclude cyber events?

Analysis

The real hurricane for insurers could be in cyber insurance

Michael Costonis | July 03, 2018

Insurers need to take steps now to prepare for the cyber market to harden and pivot their business approach.

Best Practices

What to consider when developing or refining your cyber incident response plan

Zach Warren | June 29, 2018

Companies should consider instituting and strengthening plans for when — not if — they suffer a cybersecurity incident.

News

Beers at work after hours may be a 'function' for insurance purposes

Steven A. Meyerowitz | June 28, 2018

Are casual drinks after work on the employer's premises the equivalent of a holiday party with similar liability issues? See what one court had to say.

News

Around the P&C insurance industry: June 27, 2018

Denny Jacob | June 27, 2018

News from American International Group Inc., Munich Re, NSM Insurance Group and more.

Analysis

D&O issues with blockchain, cryptocurrencies & ICOs

Todd D. Kremin and Jonathan L. Schwartz | June 26, 2018

Recent litigation has defined exposure that insurance professionals should be keenly aware of.

Commentary

Vital coverage discussions for small-business clients

Michael D. Brown | June 25, 2018

Many of small-business owners don’t exactly know what risk management entails or how to get started.

Market Insights

18 risks the insurance industry needs to consider in 2018

Denny Jacob | June 25, 2018

The emerging risk themes outlined in Swiss Re's report are based on early signals collected throughout the year.

News

Putting climate change into numbers: Why 300,000 homes are at risk

Danielle Ling | June 21, 2018

A new study predicts how rising sea levels and chronic flooding will reshape coastal communities over the next century.

Slideshow

10 best airlines of 2018

Danielle Ling | June 21, 2018

Flying can be a nightmare, but travelers with these airlines can expect a better experience.

Research

Cyber insurance premiums to outpace all others, Aon says

Jayleen R. Heft | June 21, 2018

Over the past five years, cyber premiums saw the most significant growth at 23% annually.

News

Ivory Coast plans emergency measures after floods kill 10 people

Katarina Hoije | June 19, 2018

Heavy rains made roads impassable in Ivory Coast’s economic capital Abidjan on Tuesday.

Market Insights

Top causes of high-dollar workers' comp claims

Mark Walls and Stephen Peacock | June 19, 2018

Safety National recently completed a review of its largest workers' comp claims and uncovered certain trends employers should be aware of.

Market Insights

Developments in engineering insurance: Swiss Re Sigma report

Jayleen R. Heft | June 19, 2018

New technologies in construction will fundamentally affect the risk landscape for engineering insurance.

News

New York, Boston face coastal flooding due to above-normal tides

Brian K. Sullivan | June 15, 2018

Tides may be pulled a foot above normal in many places, sending the Atlantic onto roads and into vulnerable basements.

Market Insights

All builder's risk insurance policies are not created equal

Joshua Lorenz and Craig Ream | June 15, 2018

Most construction contracts require project leaders to obtain builder’s risk insurance.

Analysis

Risky rides: Unique exposures for amusement parks

Karen Sorrell | June 14, 2018

A leading contributor to park injuries and fatalities is improper operation of a ride.

News

FEMA is exploring expansion of its reinsurance program

Christopher Flavelle | June 13, 2018

The federal government is seeking to protect itself from the growing cost of natural disasters by buying reinsurance.

News

Around the P&C insurance industry: June 13, 2018

Denny Jacob | June 13, 2018

News from The Navigators Group Inc., Coalition Against Insurance Fraud, Tokio Marine HCC and more.

Analysis

The future of cyber threats: When attacks cause physical harm

Patricia Kane | June 13, 2018

It's likely that attacks that aim to physically interfere with software or security systems will only increase in the future.

Event

The insurance industry must embrace women & technology like never before

Denny Jacob | June 12, 2018

Sponsorship programs, pay studies and gender dialogues are ways companies can look to promote women within a company.

News

PG&E sees 'significant liability' in California wildfires

Mark Chediak, Pamela Maclean and Jim Efstathiou Jr. | June 11, 2018

Cal Fire said Friday that PG&E equipment caused at least 12 of the wine country blazes.

News

New Colorado law sets 30-day requirement for data breach notification

Gabrielle Orum Hernández | June 08, 2018

The 30-day notification window does not provide for any specific exemptions and is the shortest of any state.

News

Buffett's wrong on cyber insurance risk, Chubb's Greenberg says

Brian Louis | June 07, 2018

Greenberg said cyber risk is insurable and that 'Chubb is a large writer' of the coverage.

News

Motel targeted in sex trafficking lawsuit loses insurance coverage

Max Mitchell | June 07, 2018

An insurance carrier has no obligation to defend against a lawsuit aimed at holding a motel liable for sex trafficking that occurred on its premises.

News

Hack of DNA website exposes data from 92 million user accounts

Kristen V. Brown | June 05, 2018

With the information exposed in the breach, a hacker could access personal info such as the identity of family members.

Best Practices

The 2018 hurricane season is here: Are you prepared?

Danielle Ling | June 04, 2018

Predictions are in for the 2018 hurricane season. Here's what you need to know to protect your property.

News

Who’s using what in P&C insurance: June 4, 2018

PC360 Staff | June 04, 2018

Property & casualty insurance partnership and tech news from Octo Telematics, Sapiens International, SterlingRisk, Applied Systems, EIS Group and more.

News

California lawmakers are said to consider wildfire relief fund

Mark Chediak and Romy Varghese | June 04, 2018

Proposal to help utilities shoulder billions in potential liability costs while offering relief to wildfire victims.

Commentary

Stalled infrastructure plan prevents additional strain on construction industry

Holly Tachovsky | May 31, 2018

A nationwide investment in an infrastructure overhaul is overdue for most communities throughout the U.S.

Slideshow

Another 1,000-year flood devastates Ellicott City, Md.

Danielle Ling | May 30, 2018

Sunday's massive flash flood left one dead and for the second time in two years, devastated the downtown of Ellicott City, Md.

Market Insights

Express kidnapping: The changing nature of security threats in Latin America

Elman Myers | May 30, 2018

Criminals move away from traditional long-term kidnaps to higher volume, lower reward crimes.

News

Harvard: Death toll from Hurricane Maria much higher than previously reported

Jonathan Levin | May 29, 2018

Hurricane Maria probably killed about 5,000 people in Puerto Rico last year even though the official count remains at 64.

News

GDPR is here: Mess up and we'll fine you, warns EU privacy chief

Stephanie Bodoni | May 25, 2018

The pressure has been increasing on firms using or processing EU personal data in the run-up to the deadline.

Analysis

Can behavior-based cyber insurance improve cybersecurity?

Jack Kudale | May 25, 2018

The concept of rewarding insureds for good behavior could extend to mitigating cyber risks.

Best Practices

Paid Family Leave claims processing tips

Joy Maas | May 25, 2018

New York State’s new paid family leave law may trigger more PFL claims nationwide.

News

6 scenarios that travel insurance won't cover

Denny Jacob | May 25, 2018

After a long journey, the last thing any traveler wants to encounter is a snag with their hotel or rental reservation.

News

NOAA predicts 5 to 9 hurricanes in 2018

Brian K. Sullivan | May 24, 2018

A total of 10 to 16 named storms, tropical-strength or stronger, will likely cross the Atlantic basin.

News

Hurricane season is starting, and critics ask if FEMA is ready

Christopher Flavelle | May 24, 2018

FEMA lacks a second-in-command and three of four associate-administrator posts are either vacant or temporarily filled.

Resources

Overcoming Market Saturation: How Producers Can Grow Their Book of Business

From KPA

Use this no-nonsense approach to grow your book of business and gain a competitive edge. Learn why differentiation could be your best marketing strategy.

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Claims Visionaries: A Forward-Looking View of the Insurance Market

From PropertyCasualty360

Despite the stormy waters swamping the current insurance landscape, industry leaders say there are paths to success.

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Cybercrime: 2017 Claims Analysis

From NAS Insurance Services

Do your clients understand the threat cybercrime poses to businesses, or do they think it’s just hype? Get the facts with this in-depth analysis.

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The Must-Haves to Make Your Agency Successful

From Vertafore

Find out if you have the right strategies in place to help you increase efficiency and productivity, and allow you to accelerate your speed of growth.

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Overcome Complex Regulations with Unique Coverage for Healthcare Providers

From NAS Insurance Services

Help your clients address regulatory challenges, including billing error investigations involving Medicare and Medicaid, before they become a larger issue.

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Fact Sheet: E&O for Architects & Engineers

From NAS Insurance Services

It can be tricky to get the right insurance coverage for A&E clients, so you need policy options with flexibility and a wide range of features. Learn more about how to cover all their bases!

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3 Healthcare Liability Trends You Need to Know

From NAS Insurance Services

Get the facts! Allied healthcare businesses continue to grow at record pace! Are you offering the right liability coverages?

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3 Tenant Discrimination Trends You Need to Know

From NAS Insurance Services

If you are providing property manager or owner clients with E&O coverage, make sure you address the growing exposure of tenant discrimination.

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Guide: 5 Steps to Selling Cyber

From NAS Insurance Services

Cyber risk and data security has a spot on the agenda of every business owner and executive. Are you prepared to effectively present and sell cyber liability insurance to your clients?

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Cyber Claims Digest: Trends and Insights

From NAS Insurance Services

Review the conclusions from a comprehensive data analysis of cyber claims made in 2016 and learn how to help your clients.

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How to Ensure Proper Sexual Misconduct & Molestation Coverage

From NAS Insurance Services

Take steps now to make sure your clients’ liability insurance doesn’t exclude coverage of crucial sexual misconduct and molestation risks.

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