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This one just doesn't meet the "acid test" of insurance contract interpretation, pun intended.
We get some pretty interesting claim scenarios at The FC&S. But then, you must too. Remember "the tree was suddenly there in the middle of the road, so I hit it?" This is the insurance industry,
Hurricane, wind, water, and flood damage questions continue to come into FC&S. We continue to be amazed at the staggering losses.
In the January 2006 edition of Claims Queue we asked you to provide some answers to the kind of claim questions we get at FC&S. Some of you accepted the challenge and stepped up to the chalkboard.
Risk management is not just a commercial line thing. Homeowner-insureds have to practice risk management also. No work should be engaged, no contractor or sub-contractor allowed to begin, until there
We are handling a claim that involves an error made by a bank when it provided a car loan payoff. The bank gave the insured (an auto dealership) a car loan payoff amount that was much lower than the
We are handling a claim that involves an error made by a bank when it provided a car loan payoff. The bank gave the insured (an auto dealership) a car loan payoff amount that was much lower than the
This is almost laughable, it is so obvious: "Business income can be confusing, to say the least." One of the FC&S expert analysts wrote this in August's FC&S Dec Page, which lets its users know what
In 1982, I walked into the National Underwriter Co. offices on Fourth Street in Cincinnati and, having heard that the FC&S Bulletins had a staff writer position open, applied.
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From ZestyAI
Roof age is one of the most critical factors in property insurance, yet it?s also one of the most unreliable. For years, insurers have relied on self-reported or agent-supplied data that is often inaccurate, incomplete, or outdated. This report reveals how an AI-powered, multi-source approach provides the truth about roof age and its impact on risk.
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From ECHO
Policyholders expect fast, digital claim payments, but the P&C industry lags behind, risking customer loyalty. This guide explores how to overcome barriers to digital adoption and transform your payment process for the modern consumer.
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From Zywave
As the insurance market softens, are your client relationships at risk? This self-assessment framework for P&C professionals helps you identify 7 critical signals in client behavior to strengthen retention before it?s too late.
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From TomTom
The commercial auto insurance market is notoriously unprofitable. Discover how leading insurers are reversing this trend by enriching telematics with contextual location data to improve risk selection, reduce premium leakage, and boost ROI.
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From TomTom
Traditional zip code data is too broad for accurate risk analysis. Explore how granular location and traffic data can help carriers improve territory definition for more competitive and precise auto insurance policy pricing.
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From ZestyAI
Everyday non-weather fires are the highest-severity peril in homeowners insurance, yet many carriers still rely on community-level metrics that miss true ignition risk at the property level.
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From Capgemini
Generali GC&C transformed its global underwriting by replacing legacy systems with a Gen AI-powered SaaS platform. Discover how this partnership with Capgemini increased efficiency by 80% and cut costs. Download the case study.
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From Capgemini
Many P&C insurers are investing in AI, but few are seeing a true competitive advantage. This report reveals why most programs stall and how a select group of 'intelligence trailblazers' are pulling ahead. Download it to learn their secrets.
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From Zywave
True value is built between renewals. Discover how to leverage a proactive safety and risk management content strategy to guide your clients through their daily challenges, and cement your position as an indispensable advisor they can't afford to lose.
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From ECHO
P&C insurers invest heavily in technology but still rely on multiple systems for claims payments. This brief outlines how a single, integrated solution can streamline workflows, reduce costs, and improve the claimant experience.
Download Resource
From REInsurePro
The rental market is evolving. This guide equips agents to navigate the complexities of insuring short-term rentals, flips, and vacant properties, helping you avoid coverage gaps and better serve real estate investor clients.
Download Resource
From REInsurePro
The real estate investment sector is booming, bringing a surge of clients who need more than just a basic property policy. Learn how to anticipate their coverage needs, bridge the knowledge gap, and position your agency as an indispensable partner as they grow their portfolios.
Download Resource
From ePayPolicy
Manual back-office processes can slow you down and cap your MGA's growth. Discover how top MGAs are winning back margins by automating payments and eliminating the costly churn in their cash flow. This guide will help you unlock your true scaling potential.
Download Resource
From ePayPolicy
Disconnected payment systems create friction, stall cash flow, and increase audit risk for MGAs, carriers, and agencies. This guide explores the insurance payment ecosystem and how to fix bottlenecks without a total infrastructure remodel.
Download Resource
From ECHO
With 79% of organizations impacted by payment fraud, legacy systems are failing to keep pace. This guide explores nine critical questions to help insurance organizations modernize their defenses and protect against today's threats.
Download Resource
From ZestyAI
For years, competitive analysis has centered on pricing. But filings now show a deeper shift underway -- one that's harder to see, slower to benchmark, and far more durable. This special report analyzes millions of regulatory filings to reveal how the modern insurance contract is being rewritten, and what it means for your competitive position.
Download Resource
From ZestyAI
After three consecutive years of record-breaking severe convective storm (SCS) losses, the risk landscape has changed. This report provides critical insights into the drivers of these losses and what insurers must know to protect portfolios in 2026.
Download Resource
From ePayPolicy
Paper payments are driving significant losses through hidden costs, manual labor, and compliance risks. This guide reveals the true financial drain of manual workflows and provides a clear path to digital payment optimization to boost your bottom line.
Download Resource
From ZestyAI
Non-weather water damage is a top peril eroding profitability for insurers, and traditional risk models fall short. This guide explores how AI-powered, property-level data can improve underwriting, pricing accuracy, and proactive risk mitigation.
Download Resource
From ZestyAI
Traditional roof risk assessment falls short. Ballooning combined ratios demand better methods. This guide reveals how AI and new data sources provide significant lift over traditional models for hail and wind risk.
Download Resource
From ZestyAI
Explore how AI is reshaping underwriting, pricing, and claims--while meeting rising regulatory expectations. This special guide cuts through the noise to reveal real-world use cases, debunk myths, and offer actionable best practices for responsible implementation.
Download Resource
From ZestyAI
Roof age is one of the most critical factors in property insurance, yet it?s also one of the most unreliable. For years, insurers have relied on self-reported or agent-supplied data that is often inaccurate, incomplete, or outdated. This report reveals how an AI-powered, multi-source approach provides the truth about roof age and its impact on risk.
Download Resource
From ECHO
Policyholders expect fast, digital claim payments, but the P&C industry lags behind, risking customer loyalty. This guide explores how to overcome barriers to digital adoption and transform your payment process for the modern consumer.
Download Resource
From Zywave
As the insurance market softens, are your client relationships at risk? This self-assessment framework for P&C professionals helps you identify 7 critical signals in client behavior to strengthen retention before it?s too late.
Download Resource
From TomTom
The commercial auto insurance market is notoriously unprofitable. Discover how leading insurers are reversing this trend by enriching telematics with contextual location data to improve risk selection, reduce premium leakage, and boost ROI.
Download Resource
From TomTom
Traditional zip code data is too broad for accurate risk analysis. Explore how granular location and traffic data can help carriers improve territory definition for more competitive and precise auto insurance policy pricing.
Download Resource
From ZestyAI
Everyday non-weather fires are the highest-severity peril in homeowners insurance, yet many carriers still rely on community-level metrics that miss true ignition risk at the property level.
Download Resource
From Capgemini
Generali GC&C transformed its global underwriting by replacing legacy systems with a Gen AI-powered SaaS platform. Discover how this partnership with Capgemini increased efficiency by 80% and cut costs. Download the case study.
Download Resource
From Capgemini
Many P&C insurers are investing in AI, but few are seeing a true competitive advantage. This report reveals why most programs stall and how a select group of 'intelligence trailblazers' are pulling ahead. Download it to learn their secrets.
Download Resource
From Zywave
True value is built between renewals. Discover how to leverage a proactive safety and risk management content strategy to guide your clients through their daily challenges, and cement your position as an indispensable advisor they can't afford to lose.
Download Resource
From ECHO
P&C insurers invest heavily in technology but still rely on multiple systems for claims payments. This brief outlines how a single, integrated solution can streamline workflows, reduce costs, and improve the claimant experience.
Download Resource
From REInsurePro
The rental market is evolving. This guide equips agents to navigate the complexities of insuring short-term rentals, flips, and vacant properties, helping you avoid coverage gaps and better serve real estate investor clients.
Download Resource
From REInsurePro
The real estate investment sector is booming, bringing a surge of clients who need more than just a basic property policy. Learn how to anticipate their coverage needs, bridge the knowledge gap, and position your agency as an indispensable partner as they grow their portfolios.
Download Resource
From ePayPolicy
Manual back-office processes can slow you down and cap your MGA's growth. Discover how top MGAs are winning back margins by automating payments and eliminating the costly churn in their cash flow. This guide will help you unlock your true scaling potential.
Download Resource
From ePayPolicy
Disconnected payment systems create friction, stall cash flow, and increase audit risk for MGAs, carriers, and agencies. This guide explores the insurance payment ecosystem and how to fix bottlenecks without a total infrastructure remodel.
Download Resource
From ECHO
With 79% of organizations impacted by payment fraud, legacy systems are failing to keep pace. This guide explores nine critical questions to help insurance organizations modernize their defenses and protect against today's threats.
Download Resource
From ZestyAI
For years, competitive analysis has centered on pricing. But filings now show a deeper shift underway -- one that's harder to see, slower to benchmark, and far more durable. This special report analyzes millions of regulatory filings to reveal how the modern insurance contract is being rewritten, and what it means for your competitive position.
Download Resource
From ZestyAI
After three consecutive years of record-breaking severe convective storm (SCS) losses, the risk landscape has changed. This report provides critical insights into the drivers of these losses and what insurers must know to protect portfolios in 2026.
Download Resource
From ePayPolicy
Paper payments are driving significant losses through hidden costs, manual labor, and compliance risks. This guide reveals the true financial drain of manual workflows and provides a clear path to digital payment optimization to boost your bottom line.
Download Resource
From ZestyAI
Non-weather water damage is a top peril eroding profitability for insurers, and traditional risk models fall short. This guide explores how AI-powered, property-level data can improve underwriting, pricing accuracy, and proactive risk mitigation.
Download Resource
From ZestyAI
Traditional roof risk assessment falls short. Ballooning combined ratios demand better methods. This guide reveals how AI and new data sources provide significant lift over traditional models for hail and wind risk.
Download Resource
From ZestyAI
Explore how AI is reshaping underwriting, pricing, and claims--while meeting rising regulatory expectations. This special guide cuts through the noise to reveal real-world use cases, debunk myths, and offer actionable best practices for responsible implementation.
Download Resource
From ZestyAI
Roof age is one of the most critical factors in property insurance, yet it?s also one of the most unreliable. For years, insurers have relied on self-reported or agent-supplied data that is often inaccurate, incomplete, or outdated. This report reveals how an AI-powered, multi-source approach provides the truth about roof age and its impact on risk.
Download Resource