PropertyCasualty360: Property & Casualty Insurance News & Tips

May, 31, 2019

Cover Story

Environmental insurance market update 2019

Gabriele Crognale, PE

It's in the water: This coverage is for more than asbestos, toxic chemicals and oil spills. Insureds may also need it for mold, legionella and lead pipes.

From the Editor

Use insurance industry events to make new friends

Rosalie Donlon | June 04, 2019

Those of us who have learned to network effectively owe it to our less-experienced colleagues to help them along.

Features

5 key questions to ask when evaluating new agency technology

Joyce Anne Grabel | May 23, 2019

New technology is an absolute must for insurance agencies that wish to survive, thrive and grow in a fiercely competitive market.

Coverage Q&A

Insurance questions grow alongside mold, fungi and algae

FC&S Editors | June 20, 2018

Coverage Q&A: Whether or not a loss is covered may rest on the appearance of routine wear and tear.

Insurance Industry News

VW Porsche unit settles German diesel probe for $599 million

Karin Matussek and Christoph Rauwald | May 07, 2019

Volkswagen has now ended all probes by German prosecutors against its units over the sale of rigged cars.

How insurers can keep customers happy when moving online

Taqee Khaled | June 05, 2019

Digital product launches are a moment-in-time opportunity to prove to customers that you can weather transition.

Boeing held off for months on disclosing fault alert on 737 MAX

Julie Johnsson, Ryan Beene and Mary Schlangenstein | May 06, 2019

Boeing engineers discovered the discrepancy 'within several months' of the initial Max deliveries in May 2017.

FEMA chief calls for changing attitudes on storms

Christopher Flavelle | May 01, 2019

With just five weeks to go until the start of hurricane season, FEMA has made changes to better handle increasingly severe storms.

Alphabet's drone delivery business cleared for takeoff by FAA

Alan Levin | April 23, 2019

The company also recently won approval for drone deliveries from regulators in Australia.

9 charged in 'elaborate' $600K Florida home insurance fraud

Raychel Lean | May 02, 2019

Insurance fraud affects all policyholders, not just the victims.

NRA ends solicitation for Carry Guard insurance in California

Steven A. Meyerowitz | May 08, 2019

The California Department of Insurance first issued a cease and desist letter to the NRA in 2018 for unlawful insurance sales.

Trial begins against government over Hurricane Harvey flooding

Angela Morris | May 07, 2019

Plaintiffs allege their properties and possessions were damaged when the government held Hurricane Harvey stormwaters in its reservoirs.

U.S. probes 12 million vehicles over risk airbags won't deploy

Ryan Beene | April 23, 2019

The agency is examining airbag control units supplied by parts maker ZF-TRW.

June 2019

May, 31, 2019

Environmental insurance market update 2019

From the Editor

Use insurance industry events to make new friends

Features

5 key questions to ask when evaluating new agency technology

Coverage Q&A

Insurance questions grow alongside mold, fungi and algae

Insurance Industry News

VW Porsche unit settles German diesel probe for $599 million

How insurers can keep customers happy when moving online

Boeing held off for months on disclosing fault alert on 737 MAX

FEMA chief calls for changing attitudes on storms

Alphabet's drone delivery business cleared for takeoff by FAA

9 charged in 'elaborate' $600K Florida home insurance fraud

NRA ends solicitation for Carry Guard insurance in California

Trial begins against government over Hurricane Harvey flooding

U.S. probes 12 million vehicles over risk airbags won't deploy

Columns

How insurance can protect the future earnings of top athletes

Lessons that will help home insurers prepare for the 2019 hurricane season

14 ways insurance agencies can beat InsurTechs

These roadblocks are stalling insurance sales conversations

Reducing the risks severe weather brings inside

Flood Insurance 101: What agents need to know

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