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Understanding cyber risk from the enterprise level on down

By Laurie Champion | June 18, 2018

Here’s how you and your clients can become more 'cyber' smart.

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Guns, schools and claims: Part 1

Ken Brownlee, CPCU | June 15, 2018

Arming teachers may cause more problems than it solves.

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Insurers’ good fortune may need more than a capital idea

Benjamin T. Bubeck, CFA | June 15, 2018

Have insurers been 'lucky' or have they worked hard to secure their good fortune? It could be a bit of both.

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Technology paves the way for the future of the agency channel

Sam Fleming | June 14, 2018

Agents who give personalized advice and advocacy when needed represent the great upside to the rise of InsurTech, and the future of the agency channel.

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Insurers embracing disruption to reinvent themselves

Sam J. Friedman | June 12, 2018

Incumbent insurers are making great strides to keep up with the InsurTech and data analytics craze.

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Reinsurers must anticipate new risks in the digital age

Pascal Millaire | June 11, 2018

It's been a challenging few years for the reinsurance industry. But as they say, sometimes it's darkest before the dawn.

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Hey InsurTechs: Here's why you will likely fail

Karlyn Carnahan | June 08, 2018

Despite the massive amount of money being poured into InsurTechs, there are some clear signs of potential failure.

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Property claims, customer satisfaction, and good business

Kevin Reilley | June 07, 2018

Here's why insurers must engage modern technology to empower customers.

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Preventing EPL claims takes planning, commitment

Todd Cincotta | June 05, 2018

Our industry now needs to look closer at sexual harassment policies as well as other contemporary employment issues.

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Don't write blockchain's obituary just yet

Michael Costonis | June 04, 2018

Blockchain has the potential to revolutionize how insurance business gets done.

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To be InsurTech or not to be InsurTech – is no longer the question

Karen Pauli | June 01, 2018

Not every startup and every idea are going to be winners, but many will be.

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How AI delivers value to insurance

Carlos Meléndez | June 01, 2018

Innovative technologies are opening up new opportunities that are enabling insurers to become more productive, efficient and competitive.

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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.

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Think GDPR doesn’t apply to you? Don’t be so sure

Lisa Loftis | May 31, 2018

Many companies have no plan for GDPR, because they do not believe that it will apply to them. That's a mistake.

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Social responsibility: Doing good is good for business

Catherine Hernandez-Blades | May 30, 2018

Social responsibility is an enormous differentiator for today’s consumers when it comes to deciding if they want to do business with you.

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Choosing the right Producer Management System

Margaret Livermore | May 29, 2018

These are things to consider when upgrading your distribution system to ensure a seamless producer management process.

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Facebook revelations should spur insurers to review data use policies

Chris Roach | May 28, 2018

Now is the time for insurance companies to assess their social media uses and cloud-based software suites.

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Expect a shift in the auto insurance litigation landscape

Randy Maniloff | May 24, 2018

Even if widespread adoption of autonomous and self-driving cars somehow becomes a reality, they surely won't be foolproof.

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What to remember on Memorial Day

Ken Brownlee, CPCU | May 24, 2018

As we honor those who have paid the highest price to serve this great country, will what we value today change what we celebrate in the future?

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The insurance industry needs social media data

Dillon Twombly | May 23, 2018

With the right tools in place to mine social media, insurance companies can get ahead of major disaster claims.

Analysis Commentary

InsurTech & the latest trends in core systems purchasing

Karen Furtado | May 21, 2018

Many of today’s innovative new insurers & MGAs see value in the core systems that incumbent insurers & MGAs already use.

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How can tech best help small business insurance brokers?

Adam Sills | May 21, 2018

Breaking down and rebuilding insurance processes can be painstaking, but there’s still a lot more work to do.

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Lessons for the insurance industry from mountain climbing

Grace Vandecruze | May 18, 2018

The insurance industry can benefit from the team-building skills needed to climb mountains.

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The robots are coming to insurance, but only fools rush in

John Begley | May 18, 2018

These are the steps insurers should take internally to set the stage for innovation success.

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Looking at the insurance world through digital transformation glasses

Deb Smallwood | May 18, 2018

For insurers, the journey of digital transformation involves rethinking their value proposition and business operations.

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Leadership and mentoring: Leading by serving

Frank Ramos | May 15, 2018

Leadership is not a title. Nor is it a right. It's not an excuse to boss others around.

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How to recruit millennials to the P&C insurance industry

Barry Seigerman | May 10, 2018

‘Come spend the day with us’ needs to be the insurance industry’s new motto.

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America's roads are a drag on U.S. auto insurers, consumers

Dr. Renu Ann Joseph | May 04, 2018

Rising fatality and injury rates explain only a part of overall auto insurance industry losses.

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D&O insurance, cyber liability, and a (big) crack in the board’s armor

Joshua Gold | May 03, 2018

Yahoo and Home Depot recently settled cyber class actions. What does that mean for your board of directors?

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Claims management equals risk management

Farhana Alarakhiya | May 03, 2018

Having a real-time view of potential exposures from extreme weather and other such catastrophes is a critical advantage.

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How insurance providers can engage millennials to drive sales

Brett Tabano | May 02, 2018

Insurance brands need to have a rich understanding of how millennials think and behave to successfully market to them.

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How AI plus behavioral economics are transforming insurance

Zachary Alvarez | May 01, 2018

By using psychological incentives, insurers now have the tools to encourage some policyholders to minimize their risks and reward them for doing so.

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Cyber insurance has a sting in the tail

Andrew Coburn | April 30, 2018

Shifting trends in the cyber risk landscape reveal the potential for large correlated losses.

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The critical components of insurance digital transformation

Charlie Hanna | April 27, 2018

Effective digitization in small insurance demands rapid change. This puts pressure on insurance organizations to prioritize IT investments.

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4 ways for insurance agents to be a prospecting innovator

John Pojeta | April 27, 2018

To find insurance agency growth, you need to pursue it — diligently and consistently.

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What's your business networking attitude?

Michael Goldberg | April 25, 2018

Need to troubleshoot your problems when forming business relationships? Try a mirror.

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The independent insurance agent as an entrepreneur

Barry Seigerman | April 18, 2018

How successful your agency becomes is only half about your ability to sell insurance.

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Top tech mega-trends with big implications for insurance

Mark Breading | April 18, 2018

Taken as a whole, the change wrought by emerging technologies is likely to rock the insurance industry for the next decade.

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It’s never a bad time for a supplier risk review

Patrick Stakenas | April 17, 2018

Whether you plan to be GDPR compliant or not by the go-live date of May 25, it's a good idea to follow these supplier risk review steps now.

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Career longevity advice from a 'risk manager for life'

C. Nahua Maunakea | April 16, 2018

Hope springs eternal from this 35-year risk management veteran.

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Some claims just aren't fair...but settlement practices should be

Ken Brownlee, CPCU | April 13, 2018

Fairness is claims means investigating and paying them in a timely manner.

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Why underwriting isn't dead

Nicole Mongillo | April 13, 2018

There have been murmurs about a shift away from the underwriter, with technology driving the change. But underwriters continue to be the backbone of insurance.

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Investigating the claims adjuster's investigation in workers' comp matters

Andrew F. Ruder | April 11, 2018

There is a growing concern that claims adjusters too commonly deny claims without performing a reasonable investigation of the injury and ignore pertinent information they do have in their possession at the time a denial is issued.

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Technology is not an insurance industry villain

Simon White | April 10, 2018

For agents and brokers these days, in order to move forward, there's no looking back. Here are four recommendations for insurers.

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Is the InsurTech movement maturing?

Mark Breading | April 09, 2018

The investment and activity related to the InsurTech movement that began about 4-5 years ago show few signs of abating. If anything, the movement is…

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Flood season never ends, and neither should efforts to educate clients

Patty Templeton-Jones | April 05, 2018

Agents and brokers have many opportunities to explain the intricacies of flood insurance to property owners and businesses

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Why and how to leverage a social mission for your insurance business

Gary Zyla | April 04, 2018

Infusing an emphasis on making a difference into the fabric of an organization can deepen connections with clients and inspire employees.

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Emerging tech fuels insurance consumers' on-demand expectations

Alex Meisner | April 03, 2018

As the average amount of time consumers are willing to wait shrinks, businesses can't afford to disrupt the customer journey with long wait times and poor service.

Best Practices Commentary

How to fend off identity theft during tax season

Timothy Zeilman | April 02, 2018

Income tax refunds are like candy to identity thieves. Follow these 7 guidelines to prevent becoming a victim.

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The business of risk

Ken Brownlee | March 30, 2018

What is America’s primary business and how does it relate to insurance?

Resources

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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Automated Loss Runs Help Commercial Carriers Eliminate Common Blind Spots

From LexisNexis Risk Solutions

See what you may be missing to improve risk assessments and overall profitability.

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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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