2021: A year of opportunity for the insurance industry
The president and COO of Nationwide Property & Casualty shares the three areas carriers must focus on to succeed in 2021.
20 issues to watch in 2021
From comorbidity to changes in workers' comp, uncover the most pressing issues expected to impact insurance in the coming year.
Surplus line premiums continued growth in 2020
All 15 stamping offices reported premium growth in 2020, with more than half seeing double-digit increases.
The most significant privacy issues facing companies today
Adapting to the CCPA may be in the rearview, but there are still privacy-related challenges old and new at play in 2021.
S&P: Global insurance brokers positioned for a year of growth
A new S&P report suggests stabilizing global economies will boost brokers' profitability opportunities in 2021.
How should insureds prioritize terrorism insurance in 2021?
Private-market terrorism insurance policies have emerged over the past two decades that offer fresh options for U.S. businesses.
5 cybersecurity threats to watch in 2021
Cybercrime is expected to have a worldwide cost of $6 trillion in damages this year.
Insurance employment off to a strong start in 2021
Relatively low unemployment and increased wages indicate stability in the insurance labor market this year.
How insurance plans to heed the Biden-era call for diversity
Insurance-industry leaders point out that the reasons for fostering diversity and inclusion go beyond humanitarianism.
Five ways the Biden administration could impact cyber insurance
Recent remarks from the newly inaugurated president have alluded to a greater government presence in cybersecurity arenas.
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