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While an unabashed love of classic cars is what really drives collectors to spend millions or even tens of millions on the hobby, the purchasesin addition to providing ego boosts and adrenaline rushesoften prove to be good investments as well.
A Chartis client with a Ferrari Enzoone of 400 madewas driving too enthusiastically and put it into a wall, says Ron Fiamma, vice president and director of private collections with Chartis Private Client Group. The claims adjusters determined the vehicle was a total loss and were ready to write a...
Organizations from a number of states representing various industries formed 69 captive insurance companies in Utah in 2011. Of the states new formations, all were pure captives with one sponsored captive. Most were micro-captives formed for a variety of coverages including Supply Chain, Cyber Liability, Legal Defense and Large Deductible....
After a rough, cat-filled 2011, how do commercial-lines carriers feel about 2012? NU asked several key players for their perspective on which lines offer new opportunities; how they will expand their distribution channels; where carriers will be investing; and how they will handle relationships with risk managers as the...
The universe of publicly held brokerage firms could expand within the next two years, with two firms that are now in the hands of private-equity interests re-entering the public sphere in the United States.
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Recently, an insured approached First Nonprofit about an event it wanted to host for participants in one of their youth programs at a recreation facility called Xtreme Trampoline. First Nonprofit's risk-management VP checked it outand persuaded the client persuaded that this was not a good idea.
To gain some producer-level perspective on the outlook this year for the P&C business, NU speaks with some major players across the agent & broker spectrum to discover where the greatest opportunitiesas well as the most daunting challengeslie in the year to come.
Wind energy in general is evolving into a product that will soon be dominated by the Chineseso American insurers will need to adapt and learn about these foreign manufacturers to effectively compete in this segment, says Camilo Posada, assistant vice president and senior underwriting specialist at Chubb Commercial Insurance in...
Allstate has introduced a program called Claim Satisfaction Guarantee, which promises customers that they will be satisfied with their auto claim service or get a credit to their auto policy.

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.
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From Zywave
In a competitive P&C market, price is no longer the key differentiator. This white paper introduces a practical scorecard for carriers to measure and improve the agent experience, turning ease of doing business into a growth strategy.
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From RPS | Risk Placement Services
The healthcare liability market is bending. With tightening capacity, more intentional underwriting, and a supply-demand imbalance, the margin for error has never been slimmer. To overcome these obstacles and stay ahead, brokers must prioritize early engagement, elevate submission quality, and leverage specialized expertise to construct creative solutions.
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From Soteris
In a soft auto market, one P&C insurer cut rates, surged new business volume 2.9x, and improved their loss ratio by 3 points. This case study reveals the AI-powered strategy they used to achieve profitable growth.
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From Cincom
Organizations face a dual challenge: reducing costs while meeting rising customer expectations. This whitepaper explores how Customer Communication Management (CCM) drives measurable ROI by improving CX and operational efficiency.
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From Cincom
Are your legacy communication systems creating compliance risks and frustrating customers? This white paper compares outdated platforms to modern CCM, revealing how to boost agility, cut costs, and deliver the personalized experiences clients now demand.
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From Cincom
Insurers face pressure to deliver fast, accurate, personalized communication. This guide explains how to use Cincom Eloquence to streamline processes, reduce manual work, ensure compliance, and lower IT dependency for an enhanced customer experience.
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From Cincom
Most health insurers use a transactional "notifier" approach for claims, creating friction. This guide introduces the "Navigator Approach," a model that uses Customer Communications Management (CCM) to humanize the claims journey, building member loyalty and trust.
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From Cincom
P&C insurers face complex regulations and costly manual compliance. This white paper reveals how to leverage automation to mitigate risk, accelerate speed to market, and turn compliance into a competitive advantage.
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From Cincom
Maintaining compliance with regulations like DORA, GDPR, and HIPAA is a critical business imperative. This white paper explores how a robust Customer Communication Management (CCM) solution helps centralize and automate processes to ensure compliance.
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 Soteris
See how one admitted insurer achieved a 14-point loss ratio improvement in just 6 months. This case study details how they moved from static rules to dynamic, data-driven risk intelligence to boost profitability and market agility.
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 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 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 Zywave
In a competitive P&C market, price is no longer the key differentiator. This white paper introduces a practical scorecard for carriers to measure and improve the agent experience, turning ease of doing business into a growth strategy.
Download Resource
From RPS | Risk Placement Services
The healthcare liability market is bending. With tightening capacity, more intentional underwriting, and a supply-demand imbalance, the margin for error has never been slimmer. To overcome these obstacles and stay ahead, brokers must prioritize early engagement, elevate submission quality, and leverage specialized expertise to construct creative solutions.
Download Resource
From Soteris
In a soft auto market, one P&C insurer cut rates, surged new business volume 2.9x, and improved their loss ratio by 3 points. This case study reveals the AI-powered strategy they used to achieve profitable growth.
Download Resource
From Cincom
Organizations face a dual challenge: reducing costs while meeting rising customer expectations. This whitepaper explores how Customer Communication Management (CCM) drives measurable ROI by improving CX and operational efficiency.
Download Resource
From Cincom
Are your legacy communication systems creating compliance risks and frustrating customers? This white paper compares outdated platforms to modern CCM, revealing how to boost agility, cut costs, and deliver the personalized experiences clients now demand.
Download Resource
From Cincom
Insurers face pressure to deliver fast, accurate, personalized communication. This guide explains how to use Cincom Eloquence to streamline processes, reduce manual work, ensure compliance, and lower IT dependency for an enhanced customer experience.
Download Resource
From Cincom
Most health insurers use a transactional "notifier" approach for claims, creating friction. This guide introduces the "Navigator Approach," a model that uses Customer Communications Management (CCM) to humanize the claims journey, building member loyalty and trust.
Download Resource
From Cincom
P&C insurers face complex regulations and costly manual compliance. This white paper reveals how to leverage automation to mitigate risk, accelerate speed to market, and turn compliance into a competitive advantage.
Download Resource
From Cincom
Maintaining compliance with regulations like DORA, GDPR, and HIPAA is a critical business imperative. This white paper explores how a robust Customer Communication Management (CCM) solution helps centralize and automate processes to ensure compliance.
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 Soteris
See how one admitted insurer achieved a 14-point loss ratio improvement in just 6 months. This case study details how they moved from static rules to dynamic, data-driven risk intelligence to boost profitability and market agility.
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 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 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