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Prepare for each phase of a flood event with this checklist

Denny Jacob | August 17, 2018

The key to minimizing flood damage is adequate preparation before the event.

Commentary

Guns, schools and claims – Part 3

Ken Brownlee, CPCU | August 17, 2018

Investigating a school-related claim is like any other type of governmental claim.

News

Natural disasters cost $36B in economic losses in 1H 2018, Swiss Re estimates

Danielle Ling | August 17, 2018

The global economic loss total is significantly less than it was at this time last year.

Profile

How a Dallas school district slashed workers’ comp costs

Elana Ashanti Jefferson | August 17, 2018

Award winner: The Dallas Independent School District’s Workers’ Compensation Program dramatically cut spending while putting teachers and students first.

News

Top automakers committed to advanced technology

Elana Ashanti Jefferson | August 17, 2018

While smarter cars could mean fewer accidents, crashes involving vehicles with intelligent technologies lend themselves to tricky liability questions.

Market Insights

Consumers still have major misconceptions about their insurance coverage

Danielle Ling | August 16, 2018

A new study reveals that many customers are misinformed about some basics of their home and auto policies.

News

Flood insurance CE required for property line insurance pros in Oklahoma

Steven A. Meyerowitz | August 16, 2018

Resident producers, CSRs and adjusters will have to complete one hour of continuing education per license period.

Analysis

Car insurance online distributor survey reveals consumer tastes

Marcy Updike | August 16, 2018

These insights may enable insurers and agents to better understand how online car insurance distributors are disrupting the market.

News

Did six-month delay doom insurer’s appraisal demand?

Steven A. Meyerowitz | August 16, 2018

An appraisal can be an important part of an insurance claim, but policyholders and carriers may reach an impasse, which can affect the claim.

Expert Opinion

Insurance lessons learned from the 2017 California wildfires

Michael D. Brown | August 16, 2018

A year later, what can the insurance industry take away from these disasters to be better prepared to handle this occurrence in the future?

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News

Microsoft's captive insurer settles license, tax issues for $877K

Rosalie Donlon | August 15, 2018

Washington State insurance commissioner plans to look into other captive insurers after this ‘test case.’

News

Around the P&C insurance industry: Aug. 15, 2018

Denny Jacob | August 15, 2018

News from HUB International Limited, Arthur J. Gallagher & Co., AIR Worldwide and more.

Commentary

A day of setbacks reveals something greater

Shawn Moynihan | August 15, 2018

Our team is ramping up for volunteer day in advance of the Workers’ Compensation Institute’s annual conference in Orlando.

Analysis

How to claim the cost of 'contents manipulation'

FC & S Editors | August 15, 2018

Coverage Q&A: It may be necessary to relocate property in order to complete repairs after a loss, but is it covered?

Market Insights

5 cities with the lowest dog insurance premiums

Denny Jacob | August 15, 2018

For agents and brokers, this represents an untapped market lush with opportunity.

Market Insights

Q2 experiences organic growth not seen since 2014, new report details

Danielle Ling | August 14, 2018

All revenue lines saw 'significant growth' in Q2 2018.

News

Italy highway bridge collapses in Genoa, killing at least 35

Gregory Viscusi and Lorenzo Totaro | August 14, 2018

A police video showed the viaduct completely cut in two in a heavy rainfall.

Commentary

3 reasons reinsurers are leading InsurTech investment

Kirstin Marr | August 14, 2018

Many of the InsurTech companies that previously struggled to overcome regulatory and legacy hurdles are now equipped to be more effective.

Analysis

5 takeaways from recent cybersecurity developments by Colorado & the SEC

Brian Neil Hoffman, Holland & Hart | August 14, 2018

Update company policies, remediation plans and disclosure and trading practices before a cybersecurity incident arises.

Commentary

Risk-based pricing remains the best option for consumers

Alex Hageli | August 14, 2018

Here are five things agents, brokers and consumers should understand about credit-based insurance scores.

Expert Opinion

Resolving insurance coverage and claim disputes

Bill Wilson, CPCU, ARM, AIM, AAM | August 14, 2018

Independent insurance agents can help their clients with the claims process and possibly get initially denied claims covered.

News

Wildfires are burning three times more of California to date than in 2017

Jayleen R. Heft | August 13, 2018

By this time last year, the most deadly California fires hadn’t even begun.

News

Alaska Air suicide flight highlights gap in airport security

Justin Bachman | August 13, 2018

The suicide-by-plane at Seattle’s Sea-Tac International Airport has raised fresh questions about aviation security.

News

Flood kills 6 in Philippines, tens of thousands displaced

Cecilia Yap | August 13, 2018

About 1.1 million people have been affected by the weekend rain, with 59,100 of them moved to safer ground.

News

Facing $17 billion in wildfire damages, a CEO blames climate change

Mark Chediak | August 13, 2018

Scientists tend to agree with that assessment.

News

Reinsurers not liable for $26M judgment for failed loan

Greg Land | August 13, 2018

The decision turned on whether the court had the jurisdiction to hold a group of foreign-based reinsurers liable for a $26 million arbitration award.

Analysis

What top personalities can teach us about reputational risk

MP McQueen | August 13, 2018

Better due diligence along with thoughtfully drafted contractual clauses, appropriate insurance and planning can lessen the risks, say legal experts.

Analysis

3 things you don't know about travel insurance coverage for wildfires but should

Jayleen R. Heft | August 13, 2018

Whether your home or travel destination is in the fire's path, travel insurance may be able to help.

News

Texas woman heading to prison for burning down house for insurance money

Steven A. Meyerowitz | August 10, 2018

Genevieve Thompson has been sentenced to 30 years in prison after pleading guilty to arson and insurance fraud.

Analysis

How data analysis quantifies water, fire risks for insurers

Steve Brewer | August 10, 2018

We can't always blame Mother Nature. Now, insurers can quantify water and fire risk from non-weather-related events.

Best Practices

Protecting your business operations and people from wildfires

Robert W. O’Brien | August 10, 2018

For businesses in areas affected by wildfires, here’s how you can prepare and remain resilient.

Slideshow

Top 10 European insurance groups in 2017

Denny Jacob | August 10, 2018

The 15 largest European insurance groups operating within the non-life segment wrote 255.4 billion euros in 2017.

News

Blazing trails: Calif. commish to lead national cannabis insurance committee

Danielle Ling | August 09, 2018

NAIC's Cannabis Insurance Working Group will work to address the issue of insurance availability for the legalized cannabis industry.

News

4 to 7 hurricanes in 2018, according to NOAA's updated prediction

Brian K. Sullivan | August 09, 2018

The most active part of the Atlantic hurricane season starts about Aug. 20, building to a statistical peak on Sept. 10.

News

Zurich property unit leads way as insurer chases CEO's plan

Jan-Henrik Förster | August 09, 2018

Zurich got a boost from its P&C business, putting the company on track to meet CEO Greco’s 3-year restructuring goals.

Commentary

What do InsurTechs really need? An open mindset

Julie Sherlock | August 09, 2018

Why is insurance so complex? According to this contributor, it's because of 'the layers upon layers of archaic rules and laws.'

Slideshow

States with the unhappiest homeowners' insurance policyholders

Denny Jacob | August 09, 2018

The happiest states are generally less susceptible to extreme weather and natural disaster threats.

News

Toddler’s Popsicle-by-air marks milestone in U.S. drone delivery

Alan Levin | August 08, 2018

For the first time, delivery flights were allowed over congested areas where people live.

Career Moves

Travelers announces C-Suite changes

Denny Jacob | August 08, 2018

Frey joins Travelers with more than three decades of finance and accounting experience.

Analysis

How to help clients determine replacement cost options

FC & S Editors | August 08, 2018

Coverage Q&A: Accepting Actual Cash Value instead of replacement costs should be a conscious decision by the insured.

Best Practices

Playing with fire: Avoiding toxic exposures in structure fires

Sean Scott | August 08, 2018

Poor ventilation and a build-up of toxic substances pose risks for adjusters.

News

Around the P&C insurance industry: Aug. 8, 2018

Denny Jacob | August 08, 2018

News from AIR Worldwide, American International Group Inc., Marsh and more.

Commentary

Opportunities for P&C agents with self-funded health plans

Frank Pennachio | August 08, 2018

Health insurance agents are creating enormous openings for P&C agents to advise small business owners about the risks of loss from self-funded plans.

Slideshow

Residents in hurricane-prone areas aren't properly prepared, survey says

Danielle Ling | August 08, 2018

Even after a historic 2017 hurricane season, coastal residents aren't effectively protecting themselves and their property.

News

Cybersecurity National Risk Management Center launched by DHS

Rhys Dipshan | August 07, 2018

With few details on how the DHS’s new National Risk Management Center will operate, success will likely depend on how much cooperation it receives from the private sector.

Live Coverage

For Starr Companies' latest acquisition, the sky's the limit

Denny Jacob | August 07, 2018

The value of the aviation book is estimated to be in excess of $50 million in gross written premiums.

News

Zurich Canada appoints new CEO

Denny Jacob | August 07, 2018

Zurich Insurance has appointed Saad Mered CEO and Chief Agent of Zurich Canada, effective Oct. 1, 2018.

News

Global insurance M&A rises again in first half of 2018, Clyde & Co. finds

Jayleen R. Heft | August 07, 2018

Mergers & acquisitions in the global insurance industry rose in first half of 2018 with 186 completed deals worldwide.

Market Insights

U.S. workers' comp strong in 2017, long-term projections unclear: Fitch

Denny Jacob | August 07, 2018

Fitch believes that the workers' compensation industry may still generate underwriting profits this year.

Career Moves

AIG appoints Wismer to extensive oversight role

Denny Jacob | August 06, 2018

Jonathan Wismer recently served as group controller for Zurich Insurance Group.

Resources

No Insurance Against Digital Disruption

From Alacrity Services, a Lowe's Company

The claims process continues to evolve. You can either fight the change or embrace it, but welcoming it can provide increased opportunities.

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Overcoming Market Saturation: How Producers Can Grow Their Book of Business

From KPA

Use this no-nonsense approach to grow your book of business and gain a competitive edge. Learn why differentiation could be your best marketing strategy.

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Claims Visionaries: A Forward-Looking View of the Insurance Market

From PropertyCasualty360

Despite the stormy waters swamping the current insurance landscape, industry leaders say there are paths to success.

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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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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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