Yearly Archives: <span>2022</span>

Experts Confirm Cyber Incidents Up Since Invasion of Ukraine; Insurance Underwriters Adapting

Since the start of the war in Ukraine, the number of cyber incidents in the U.S. has increased, and underwriters will need to adapt, according to a panel of experts at the PLUS Cyber Symposium. “There’s no doubt that attacks …

Tussle Over Connected Vehicle Data Moving Into High Gear

LONDON — Where you go. What you pass. Where you stop. What you listen to. What you watch. Your good habits. Your bad habits. Companies in Europe and beyond are vying for control of the crown jewels of the connected …

Bermuda Suspends Permits for Russian Planes

Bermuda’s aviation regulator said it is suspending certification of all Russian-operated airplanes registered in the British overseas territory due to international sanctions over the war in Ukraine, in a move expected to affect more than 700 planes. The regulator said …

Leading Generali Investor Proposes Insurer’s Austria Chief as New CEO

A leading Generali shareholder on Tuesday proposed naming the Italian insurer’s head of Austria as its new chief executive, in a challenge to the reappointment of Philippe Donnet. Generali’s outgoing board has put forward Donnet for a third mandate as …

The National Alliance for Insurance Education & Research Announces 2022 CIC and CISR Board Officers and new CISR Board Members

Austin, TX., March 16, 2022 — The National Alliance announces leadership changes to the Certified Insurance Counselors (CIC) and Certified Insurance Service Representatives (CISR) Board of Governors. Serving on the CIC Board of Governors are Chair – Philip T. Kramer, …

Minnesota Officials Propose Flooding Infrastructure Improvements

Local officials and area representatives gathered recently in a sunroom by Lake George to discuss the need to invest in local infrastructure as more frequent and heavy rain events caused by climate change strain aging stormwater systems and cause more …

Fire Damages Cause ‘Total Loss’ to Hastings, Nebraska Downtown

An investigation has begun to determine what caused a fire that badly damaged several buildings in downtown Hastings. Firefighters were called just before 11:30 p.m. March 13 to a report of a fire on the awning of Bert’s Pharmacy. A …

Georgia Court: Despite Policy Payout, Settlement Offer Not Enforceable

A payment of the policy limits is not always enough to settle a vehicle accident. The insurer must also agree to all other requirements in a settlement offer for an agreement to be enforceable, the Georgia Court of Appeals has …

Nationwide Expands Use of Leak Sensors for Homeowners

Nationwide Insurance has become the latest large insurer to expand its use of leak-detection and other sensors for homeowners, offering a small discount on premiums. The company announced this week that it has teamed up with Notion, a firm affiliated …

How Employee Experience Drives Growth (Hint: You Can’t Grow Without Your Employees!)

This post is part of a series sponsored by AgentSync. Growth: If you just want it badly enough, it’s practically done, right?! If you’ve spent any time at an insurance carrier, agency, or MGA/MGU, we don’t have to tell you …