Claims / Legal
The Disconnect Between Underwriting and Claims Handling Revisited
Almost three years ago, Carrier Management published an article titled "The Underwriting-Claims 'Disconnect' in Casualty Insurance: An ERM Issue?" The article reported on one of the sessions of ...
The Disconnect Between Underwriting and Claims Handling: A Policyholder Perspective
I represent policyholders in coverage disputes with their insurers. I have been doing this for more than 30 years. I have handled asbestos, environmental, property loss, directors and officers, ...
U.S. Tornadoes Hit Seven-Year February High: Aon Report
Losses from severe storms and tornadoes that struck much of the U.S. in February could amount to more than $1 billion, including hundreds of millions of dollars of damages that will probably be ...
Apple Ransomware Attack Contained; More Mac Attacks Likely
The first known ransomware attack on Apple Inc.'s Mac computers, which was discovered over the weekend, was downloaded more than 6,000 times before the threat was contained, according to a developer ...
QBE Inks Analytics Outsourcing and Insurance Agent Specialty Coverage Deals
QBE Insurance forged two separate deals that will allow it to outsource analytics work as well as launch specialty coverage for insurance agents and brokers. As far as the analytics arrangement, ...
The Three Ways Technology Can Transform Claims and Legal Expenses Into Valuable Assets
Innovation can be overwhelming for insurance company executives. However, the goal of innovation is much more attainable if you break it down into three opportunities: legal document automation, ...
Allianz Will Reportedly Sue VW Over Share Drop
German insurer Allianz plans to sue Volkswagen over the sharp drop in its shares as a result of the carmaker's diesel emissions scandal, a source familiar with the situation told Reuters. If ...
Beazley Reports 60 Percent Surge in Data Breach Cases for 2015
For those tracking the continued surge of data breaches and other cyber crimes, a report by specialty insurer Beazley offers a stark example of how serious the problem has become. Beazley, a major ...