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2021: A year of opportunity for the insurance industry
Mark Berven | February 11, 2021
The president and COO of Nationwide Property & Casualty shares the three areas carriers must focus on to succeed in 2021.
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20 issues to watch in 2021
Kimberly George and Mark Walls | January 29, 2021
From comorbidity to changes in workers’ comp, uncover the most pressing issues expected to impact insurance in the coming year.
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Surplus line premiums continued growth in 2020
Steve Hallo | January 29, 2021
All 15 stamping offices reported premium growth in 2020, with more than half seeing double-digit increases.
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The most significant privacy issues facing companies today
Frank Ready | January 28, 2021
Adapting to the CCPA may be in the rearview, but there are still privacy-related challenges old and new at play in 2021.
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S&P: Global insurance brokers positioned for a year of growth
Heather A. Turner | January 28, 2021
A new S&P report suggests stabilizing global economies will boost brokers' profitability opportunities in 2021.
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How should insureds prioritize terrorism insurance in 2021?
Ben Atkins | January 25, 2021
Private-market terrorism insurance policies have emerged over the past two decades that offer fresh options for U.S. businesses.
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5 cybersecurity threats to watch in 2021
Steve Durbin | January 22, 2021
Cybercrime is expected to have a worldwide cost of $6 trillion in damages this year.
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Insurance employment off to a strong start in 2021
Heather A. Turner | January 21, 2021
Relatively low unemployment and increased wages indicate stability in the insurance labor market this year.
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How insurance plans to heed the Biden-era call for diversity
Elana Ashanti Jefferson | January 21, 2021
Insurance-industry leaders point out that the reasons for fostering diversity and inclusion go beyond humanitarianism.
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Five ways the Biden administration could impact cyber insurance
Asaf Lifshitz | January 20, 2021
Recent remarks from the newly inaugurated president have alluded to a greater government presence in cybersecurity arenas.
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These stats define P&C insurance in 2021
Elana Ashanti Jefferson | January 20, 2021
A new year brings clarity to the question of how insurance and other financial services will evolve as a result of COVID-19.
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Will commercial lines insurers innovate or optimize in 2021?
Mark Breading | January 18, 2021
What is clear is that insurers plan to pursue bolder strategies in distribution, product, underwriting, claims, and operations this year.
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2021 P&C commercial insurance rates forecast
Heather A. Turner | January 15, 2021
USI predicts how rates across six sectors will be affected this year amidst firming conditions and market uncertainty.
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5 insurance issues to watch in 2021
Steve Hallo | January 14, 2021
Political polarization, changes to workers’ comp and COVID claims are just a few of the issues that will make waves throughout the insurance world in 2021.
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11 businesses for agents and brokers to prospect in 2021
Bryce Sanders | January 14, 2021
These businesses are likely doing well during the pandemic and could become your next insurance clients.
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Auto insurance rates to drop for first time in decade
Steve Hallo | January 11, 2021
New research also shows auto insurance can play a vital role during the car buying process.
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How catastrophes and COVID-19 are changing business trends for P&C
Danielle Ling | January 08, 2021
For most lines, premium volume had been rising through the end of 2019. 2020 abruptly changed that.
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Insurance to see hard market conditions across lines in 2021
Karen Sorrell | January 07, 2021
Many lines of business are expected to reap the consequences of the unprecedented catastrophic losses experienced in recent years.
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Can employers require workers to get a COVID-19 vaccine?
Jody McLeod, Esq. | January 06, 2021
Here's what legal experts are saying along with tips to help employers evaluate whether to implement a mandatory vaccination program.
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Is cannabis the next insurance opportunity?
Steve Hallo | January 06, 2021
The still-emerging cannabis industry presents equal amounts of opportunity and uncertainty, with many watching the federal government to see where risks fall.
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Insurance shoppers' top concerns in 2021
Danielle Ling | January 06, 2021
Many of the top concerns held by policyholders in 2020 will carry over into this new year.
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Cyber insurance trends to look for in 2021
Trent Cooksley | January 05, 2021
The cyber insurance industry is rapidly evolving, opening doors for stronger relationships between insurers and policyholders.
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New California labor laws in 2021 address gig workers, sick leave and more
Sandra Rappaport and Jennifer Yazdi | January 05, 2021
Here's a quick overview of some of the major regulations that California employers will want to be aware of as we begin 2021.
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Insurance in 2021: A tale of the ant and the grasshopper
Nick Frank and Wei Ke | January 04, 2021
Expect a hardening environment in the year ahead with fewer policies, higher premiums and restrictive coverage.
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New year, new claims: Preparing for surge in COVID-19 liability litigation
Jonathan T. Viner and Amy J. Cassidy | January 04, 2021
Here are a few potential coverage issues that could arise under CGL policies that are called upon to respond to pandemic-related lawsuits.
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5 D&O insurance priorities to keep in mind during 2021
Steve Hallo | December 30, 2020
Discover what Marsh sees coming up for the currently volatile D&O insurance market, which saw prices leap more than 50% in Q3.
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2021 M&A outlook: Questions, trends and coverage issues
Alan Jay Kaufman | December 29, 2020
Expect an emergence of new private/public partnerships as a result of the coverage shortfalls revealed by the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Best practices for developing your 2021 action plan
Kitty Ambers | December 28, 2020
As you look to the New Year, think about what went well, what didn't go so well, and what to change going forward.
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Top 5 challenges facing the insurance industry
Andy Yohn | December 23, 2020
Discover how to best the challenges that will keep insurers up at night in 2021 and beyond.
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Looking forward to 2021: Insurance lessons learned this year
Tim Carter, | December 21, 2020
Argo's CUO shares how the insurance industry's exemplary teamwork will continue to move the market forward through challenging times.
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Four trends that will influence insurance in 2021
Steve Hallo | December 18, 2020
Digital tools will increase in importance, while extreme weather events are expected to continue, according to TransUnion.
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THC 2.0? The up-and-coming cannabinoid to watch in 2021
Norman Ives | December 18, 2020
Insurance brokers with cannabis-business clients should keep an eye on Delta-8 THC as products enter the claims space.
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Explosive cybercriminal activity in 2020 will persist in 2021
Danielle Ling | December 16, 2020
Ransomware attacks increased by 40% globally in 2020, but that rate nearly quadrupled in the U.S. with a 139% surge.
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'Glass half full': Insurance brokers have positive outlook for 2021
Heather A. Turner | December 16, 2020
An Aon Programs' study and Moody's analysis assert that the challenges of 2020 are unlikely to plague agents and brokers in the new year.
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Insurance sector poised for robust M&A activity in 2021
Heather A. Turner | December 03, 2020
All signs are pointing to a new year rife with M&A opportunities despite the pandemic's economic fallout.