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Today's Headlines February 7, 2022

How We're Doing It: Science Fiction Becomes Reality When Insurers Become Tech Companies

Get a quote for life insurance just by sending a selfie or for your house by answering a few online questions. Keep track of your oral health using the smart toothbrush provided by your dental insurance provider. Use your mobile phone and get an estimate for the damage to your automobile within minutes. Even turn... read more
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Court Siding With Merck Over War Exclusion for Cyber Attack a Warning to Insurers

Last month the Superior Court of New Jersey ruled insurers cannot use a policy exclusion to avoid covering about $1.4 billion in damages Merck & Co. said it suffered from a spring 2017 cyber attack known as NotPetya. The court "unhesitatingly" found that the nearly identical war exclusions contained within Merck's all-risk property policies worth... read more
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The Power of Smart Home Tech for Risk Management

Smart technology is becoming increasingly crucial for reducing insurance losses for Property and Casualty (P&C) carriers. New smart home technology, such as internet-connected security systems, smoke detectors and sensors, can alert homeowners when there's a potential issue and provide vital data and new revenue streams ...read more
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Natural Disasters Cost Insurers $116B in 2021, or 63% Higher Than Average: Gallagher Re

Insured losses from major natural catastrophes in 2021—excluding COVID-related losses—have so far reached an estimated $116 billion, the third largest total since 2011, and about 63 percent higher than the average loss of $71 billion since 2011, according to Gallagher Re. The total was driven by a series of extreme weather-related events in the U.S.... read more
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Insurer Groups Sue to Stop Washington Credit Scoring Regulations

The American Property Casualty Insurance Association, the Professional Insurance Agents of Washington, and the Independent Insurance Agents and Brokers of Washington jointly filed two legal actions to halt the enforcement of a rule banning the use of credit for rating purposes in Washington. Washington Insurance Commissioner Mike Kreidler's rule banning the use of credit scoring... read more
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Insurtechs – Three Considerations When Implementing Self-Service Claims

Over the past year, online client demand has maintained a steep upward climb. To meet these new customer expectations, carriers must focus on three main areas of change: online consumer engagement, technology capability, and operational alignment.... read more
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The Hartford Q4 Net Income Rises 36% on Commercial Lines Growth

Net income at The Hartford for the fourth quarter of 2021 ended at $729 million, a 36 percent increase from income of $537 million the same period a year earlier. For the year, net income was about $2.37 billion compared to $1.74 billion in 2020. The Hartford, Conn.-based insurer's commercial lines segment doubled net income... read more
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Beazley: Insurers Question Impact of Resilience Fatigue on Clients in 2022

As companies continue facing COVID-19 challenges regarding a sick or isolating workforce, insurers are questioning the impact of resilience fatigue on their customers in 2022, according to a recent report by specialist insurer Beazley. Although the majority (84 percent) of business leaders surveyed in the report said they would be more resilient in 2022, business... read more
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Threat of War in Ukraine Biggest Risk for Insurers of Beijing Winter Olympics

The threat of war between Russia and Ukraine is the biggest risk for insurers offering coverage during the Beijing Winter Olympics as an outbreak of hostilities could force team withdrawals or appearance cancellations, industry sources say. Olympic Games, top events on the sporting calendar, are always both a major business opportunity and a great headache... read more
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Zurich NA Launches '100 Acts of Caring' Initiative to Give Back to Community

Zurich North America launched a new initiative in February called "100 Acts of Caring." Zurich employees will give back to their communities in 2022 by completing a minimum of 100 acts of caring through volunteering and financial contributions. The initiative is part of the insurer's celebration to mark its 100-year anniversary serving auto dealerships across... read more
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Digital Strategies & Shifting Priorities in Commercial Lines Insurance

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E&S Startups Emerge To Take On Insurance's Biggest Risks

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Digital Payment Experience in Insurance: Transforming Customer Interactions and Payment Options

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