Personal Lines
P/C Insurers See $ in IoT, Smart Home Tech; Limited Data Access Hampers Potential
Internet of Things and smart home technology offer significant growth potential for property/casualty insurers, but data access limits could restrict how big the boom becomes, according to a new ...
The Latest Launches From Lemonade, QBE, FM Global and More
P2P startup Lemonade gained its license to start selling renters and homeowners insurance in Illinois. QBA North America and a few partners will start offering a new national workers' compensation ...
AmTrust Soars on NASDAQ After Filing Delayed 2016 Annual Report
After two delays, AmTrust Financial Services has finally released its 2016 annual report and updated financials dating back to 2014. Investors appear to be elated by the news. AmTrust's stock soared ...
The Hartford Launches Customer-Focused Insurance Apprenticeship Program
The Hartford, with an eye on generating its next generation of customer service and claims employees, is beginning an insurance apprenticeship program. The property/casualty insurer is launching the ...
Insurance Industry Claims Staff Benefit From Good Business Writing Skills
Insurers focused on improving customer service through new technology shouldn't forget that good writing skills can also impact a company's bottom line. Offering business writing education to new ...
2017 Insurance Industry Mergers Could Reach Record Levels: Conning
Signs point to 2017 being another year of "robust" mergers and acquisitions, thanks in part to a number of ongoing industry trends and a current government climate that show no sign of letting up, ...
The Hartford Hires Shuman to Fill New Chief Digital/Customer Experience Officer Slot
The Hartford created a brand new executive slot designed to help it compete in the digital age, and a former manager with the company is returning from Travelers to fill the position: chief digital ...
New AIG Cybersecurity Product to Help Protect Wealthy Clients Against Personal Data Theft
American International Group is joining insurers offering products that offer consumers safeguards against hackers and cyber criminals who might steal personal data. The U.S. insurer plans to roll ...