In His Own Words: Q&A with Applied Underwriters’ Menzies on Buffet, California and ‘Pumping Entrepreneurial Power’ May 3, 2021 By Andrew G. Simpson Steve Menzies, founder and chairman of Applied Underwriters Inc., is a busy man. Since he reacquired his company from Warren...
Customers Ignored Brands in Shopping for Auto Insurance During Pandemic: J.D. Power May 3, 2021 Many auto insurance customers have shopped around for new policies during the coronavirus pandemic, but few cared about specific brands,...
Insurers Expected to Expand Use of Drones to Survey Damage With Rule Change May 3, 2021 By Jim Sams New Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) rules are expected to clear the way for expanded commercial use of drones, which are...
Neptune, Transverse to Expand Flood Offering with $30M Premium Capacity Program April 30, 2021 Neptune Flood, an AI-driven flood insurance provider, has expanded its capacity through a new program sponsored by Transverse Insurance Group...
Lack of Travel Has Harmed Business Relations, Chubb Survey Finds April 30, 2021 Business travelers are eager to travel again for work and life, but most remain concerned at the same time about...
GM Says It Has Software Fix for Electric Car Bolt’s Battery Fires April 30, 2021 By Tom Krisher Engineers at General Motors have figured out how to fix a battery problem with the Chevrolet Bolt electric hatchback that...
As Ransomware Criminals Get More Ruthless, Experts Call for Multi-Pronged Response April 30, 2021 By Frank Bajak Political hand-wringing in Washington over Russia’s hacking of federal agencies and interference in U.S. politics has mostly overshadowed a worsening...
Biden’s Labor Chief Walsh Weighs Employee Status for Many Gig Workers April 30, 2021 By Nandita Bose President Joe Biden’s top labor official said most gig workers in the United States should be classified as “employees” deserving...
Judge Wants NRA to Name Insurance Witnesses in Claims Against New York April 30, 2021 By Erik Larson A judge ordered the National Rifle Association to provide the names Lloyd’s of London agents or employees who the gun...
Watchdog Warns Withdrawal of Actuarial Principles Could Harm Consumers April 30, 2021 By Alwyn Scott U.S. regulators should strengthen their oversight of insurers to prevent potential overcharging and discrimination in selling coverage for cars and...