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Doctor & interpreter charged with defrauding workers' comp insurers

Steven A. Meyerowitz | June 18, 2018

The California pair allegedly billed insurers for translation services that were illegal or non-existent.

Commentary

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.

Best Practices

Keep children safe from these 5 common dangers this summer

Denny Jacob | June 18, 2018

There are plenty of risks which can put children in harm's way — much of them often preventable but deadly when left unchecked.

Research

11 highest-ranked auto insurance brands for customer service, by region

Jayleen R. Heft | June 18, 2018

Auto insurance customer satisfaction reaches record high, J.D. Power finds.

News

New York, Boston face coastal flooding due to above-normal tides

Brian K. Sullivan | June 15, 2018

Tides may be pulled a foot above normal in many places, sending the Atlantic onto roads and into vulnerable basements.

News

Connecticut court’s concrete ruling could impact thousands

Steven A. Meyerowitz, Esq. | June 15, 2018

Homeowners with potential concrete repair claims, take note.

Market Insights

All builder's risk insurance policies are not created equal

Joshua Lorenz and Craig Ream | June 15, 2018

Most construction contracts require project leaders to obtain builder’s risk insurance.

Ranking

20 biggest insurance companies in the world, according to Forbes

Jayleen R. Heft | June 15, 2018

Mega deals and IPOs are shaking up the global insurance industry in 2018.

Analysis

Driverless cars may cut traffic jams, not insurance premiums

William Mathis | June 14, 2018

As driverless vehicles reduce car ownership, insurers may not face the Armageddon that had been predicted, new research shows.

Analysis

P&C personal lines results worsen despite auto improvement: Fitch

Jayleen R. Heft | June 14, 2018

Underwriting losses in the U.S. P&C personal lines segment moved higher for the fourth straight year in 2017.

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25 least expensive car models to insure

Denny Jacob | June 14, 2018

An analysis by 24/7 Wall St. found many of the cars that are the least expensive to insure are small to midsize SUVs.

Analysis

Volcanic activity & insurance considerations for businesses

David E. Weiss, Michael H. Sampson, Douglas R. Widin and Max J. Louik | June 14, 2018

Many businesses — from hotels to golf courses to airlines — already have suffered or are at risk of suffering losses.

Analysis

Risky rides: Unique exposures for amusement parks

Karen Sorrell | June 14, 2018

A leading contributor to park injuries and fatalities is improper operation of a ride.

News

FEMA is exploring expansion of its reinsurance program

Christopher Flavelle | June 13, 2018

The federal government is seeking to protect itself from the growing cost of natural disasters by buying reinsurance.

Analysis

The future of cyber threats: When attacks cause physical harm

Patricia Kane | June 13, 2018

It's likely that attacks that aim to physically interfere with software or security systems will only increase in the future.

News

N.J. bill mandating liability insurance coverage gains traction

Michael Booth | June 13, 2018

Employers and owners of multiple-dwelling properties would need to maintain policies of at least $500,000.

Analysis

When water destroys with a trickle instead of a flood

FC & S Editors | June 13, 2018

Coverage Q&A: It’s essential to know whether your homeowners’ policy includes an exclusion for leaks lasting more than a few days.

Slideshow

Top 10 home security myths

Danielle Ling | June 13, 2018

Here are the top 10 myths about home security, according to Dyno Locks.

Event

The insurance industry must embrace women & technology like never before

Denny Jacob | June 12, 2018

Sponsorship programs, pay studies and gender dialogues are ways companies can look to promote women within a company.

News

New report details Q1 commercial insurance price changes

Danielle Ling | June 12, 2018

The CLIPS survey revealed modest but larger increases in commercial insurance prices in Q1 of 2018.

News

Allianz's pursuit of insurance targets keeps market guessing

Dinesh Nair, Julie Edde, Aaron Kirchfeld and Ruth David | June 12, 2018

Europe’s largest insurer, Allianz SE, is in the early stages of evaluating a variety of potential acquisition targets.

Slideshow

6 safety steps for contractors to follow this hurricane season

Danielle Ling | June 12, 2018

Experts at Travelers offer critical safety precautions for construction workers ahead of the 2018 hurricane season.

Best Practices

3 steps to managing your potential infectious disease exposures

Christian Ryan | June 12, 2018

Here are 3 ways global businesses can manage their potential exposure to Ebola, Nipah and other public health threats.

News

Hurricane Bud prompts storm watches on Mexico's Pacific shore

Brian K. Sullivan | June 11, 2018

Bud is currently a category 3 hurricane with top winds of 115 miles.

News

PG&E sees 'significant liability' in California wildfires

Mark Chediak, Pamela Maclean and Jim Efstathiou Jr. | June 11, 2018

Cal Fire said Friday that PG&E equipment caused at least 12 of the wine country blazes.

Commentary

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.

Profile

Executive profile: PIA National CEO Mike Becker

Shawn Moynihan | June 11, 2018

Empowering independent agents is this baseball-loving insurance leader’s signature swing.

Career Moves

Calling all interns: Gallagher's internship program may be for you

Denny Jacob | June 08, 2018

“These folks end up being incredibly important players in our company,” says President and CEO J. Patrick Gallagher Jr.

News

Buffett's wrong on cyber insurance risk, Chubb's Greenberg says

Brian Louis | June 07, 2018

Greenberg said cyber risk is insurable and that 'Chubb is a large writer' of the coverage.

News

Tesla Model X in California crash sped up prior to impact

Alan Levin and Ryan Beene | June 07, 2018

A NTSB preliminary report raises new questions about the capabilities of Tesla’s semi-autonomous driving system.

News

Will Amazon truly shake up the homeowners' insurance market?

Katherine Chiglinsky and Brian Louis | June 07, 2018

Amazon has explored ways to offer insurance as part of a push into other consumer offerings including robots to use in the home.

Commentary

Property claims, customer satisfaction, and good business

Kevin Reilley | June 07, 2018

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

News

ISO commercial flood insurance coverage form now available

Rosalie Donlon | June 07, 2018

ISO's Commercial Flood Insurance Policy is similar to a commercial property policy but it has differences that insurance agents and brokers need to know.

News

Motel targeted in sex trafficking lawsuit loses insurance coverage

Max Mitchell | June 07, 2018

An insurance carrier has no obligation to defend against a lawsuit aimed at holding a motel liable for sex trafficking that occurred on its premises.

Market Insights

Aviation insurance underwriters are in for a bumpy ride

Bill Coffin | June 07, 2018

Excess capacity and new exposures are forcing underwriters to rethink how they write aviation risk.

Research

U.S. motorcycle thefts decreased in 2017

Jayleen R. Heft | June 07, 2018

A total of 44,268 motorcycles were reported stolen in 2017 compared with 46,467 reported stolen in 2016 — a decrease of 5%.

Market Insights

What seniors need to know about reverse mortgages

Danielle Ling | June 06, 2018

Reverse mortgages can be a great financial lifeline, but they aren't a simple process. Here's what you need to know.

Analysis

Pollution liability coverage, exclusions can be tricky

FC & S Editors | June 06, 2018

Coverage Q&A: As always, it is up to the insurer to prove that the pollution exclusion applies to a particular claim.

News

European Commission proposes stronger motor vehicle insurance rules

Steven A. Meyerowitz | June 06, 2018

The proposal to amend the Motor Insurance Directive would make it easier to combat uninsured driving, according to the EC.

News

5 key takeaways from GHSA's report on drug-impaired driving

Denny Jacob | June 06, 2018

Curtailing the issue of drug use and abuse on the streets has dogged law enforcement for years, but U.S. roadways are just as problematic.

News

Hack of DNA website exposes data from 92 million user accounts

Kristen V. Brown | June 05, 2018

With the information exposed in the breach, a hacker could access personal info such as the identity of family members.

News

Understand the unique risks that come with employing older workers

Denny Jacob | June 05, 2018

With an aging workforce, there are a number of workplace injury risk factors to consider.

News

U.S. Army officer arrested & charged with defrauding insurance providers

Steven A. Meyerowitz | June 05, 2018

A Lieutenant Colonel received $183,339 from claims he filed related to a purported U-Haul burglary, prosecutors allege.

Commentary

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.

News

First Cannabis Business Owners Policy approved in California

Christine G. Barlow, CPCU | June 05, 2018

What does the 'CannaBOP' policy include, and is it right for your prospect or client?

Best Practices

The 2018 hurricane season is here: Are you prepared?

Danielle Ling | June 04, 2018

Predictions are in for the 2018 hurricane season. Here's what you need to know to protect your property.

News

Swiss Re announces executive leadership changes

Denny Jacob | June 04, 2018

A new president & CEO will take over the helm at Swiss Re Canada & English Caribbean.

News

Who’s using what in P&C insurance: June 4, 2018

PC360 Staff | June 04, 2018

Property & casualty insurance partnership and tech news from Octo Telematics, Sapiens International, SterlingRisk, Applied Systems, EIS Group and more.

Market Insights

WCRI reveals state with highest total costs per workers' comp claim

Denny Jacob | June 04, 2018

Growth in indemnity & medical costs both drove the increase in Louisiana’s average total cost per workers’ compensation claim.

News

California lawmakers are said to consider wildfire relief fund

Mark Chediak and Romy Varghese | June 04, 2018

Proposal to help utilities shoulder billions in potential liability costs while offering relief to wildfire victims.

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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