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New .Insurance Domain Names Are Now Available
The Internet domain extension reserved for the global insurance industry—.insurance—became available last night. The new extension means an independent agency at BagadonutsInsuranceAgency.com ...
Predictive Analytics Can Aid Wayward Workers Comp Claims
High complexity claims account for the majority of dollars spent in workers compensation claims. One way to identify high exposure claims early is by using predictive analytics. Using analytics, ...
What Do You Get When You Combine Drones and Self-Driving Cars?
One small step for drones, and no steps needed for mankind. Autonomous drone transport for humans. Why not? We're eventually getting autonomous cars so you don't have to do the driving, and drones ...
XL Catlin Introduces Wholesale Pollution and Professional Insurance Policy for U.S. Trade Contractors
XL Catlin's North America Environmental insurance business has developed a new wholesale pollution and professional insurance policy for U.S. trade contractors. XL Catlin's new wholesale Contractors' ...
Erie Insurance Tests Google Glass as Underwriting Workforce Efficiency Tool
Erie Insurance is testing the use of Google Glass in a bid to boost workforce efficiency, something it says will be crucial as waves of baby boomers retire from the industry over the next few years. ...
Need for Pilots Holding Back Flying-Car Dreams
The key to making effective flying cars is eliminating the need for a human pilot, according to Nathan Myhrvold, the co-founder and chief executive of Intellectual Ventures. "The problem with flying ...
Allianz, AXA, USAA Recognized in First Innovation in Insurance Awards
Allianz, AXA and USAA are among the winners of the first annual Innovation in Insurance awards. The program, jointly launched by Efma and Accenture, seeks to reward and foster innovation in the ...
U.S. Flood Insurance Reform Will Spur Trickle of New Players: S&P
Opening U.S. flood insurance to private insurers won't lead to a surge of new market entrants, Standard & Poor's asserts in a new report. Even if Congress passes legislation to make the change as ...