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Few Rideshare Drivers Have Insurance, But Interest Is Growing
A large portion of rideshare drivers do not have the required insurance—but more are buying it or seem to be more interested in it. According to a recent survey by the Rideshare Guy, roughly 1 in 5 ...
The Latest Launches From Ironshore and Valen Analytics
Ironshore Inc. is targeting the transportation sector with a new series of coverage endorsements. Valen Analytics launched a new risk score for commercial auto insurance. *** Ironshore Inc. said its ...
How to Alert Humans in Driverless Cars About Road Hazards, Auto Conditions
Self-driving cars come with many unknowns and potential obstacles to safe driving but two recent studies set out to focus on one critical issue—the role of the human in the self-driving system. The ...
Class Action Suit Accuses News Corp. of Monopolizing In-Store Ads
News Corp went to trial on Monday in a class action lawsuit that accuses the company of monopolizing the market for in-store promotions at some 52,500 retail stores across the United States. Jury ...
Allstate: 400 Jobs Will Flesh Out New Chicago Innovation Hub
Allstate Corp. plans to bring nearly 400 jobs to Chicago focused on innovation and technology in a bid to improve customer service. Plans call for establishing an innovation hub at the Merchandise ...
Top 20 Claims Satisfaction Ranking: Amica Reigns as Industry Falters
Amica Mutual ranked highest in overall satisfaction among homeowners who have filed a property claim, according to the J.D. Power 2016 Property Claims Satisfaction Study, which found household names ...
P/C Insurers See Wide Uses for Predictive Analytics: Willis Towers Watson
Property/casualty insurers plan to drastically widen their use of predictive analytics over the next two years to expand and grow their operations, a Willis Towers Watson survey has found. What's ...
Allianz Global Corporate & Specialty Launches Aviation Workers Comp Unit
Allianz Global Corporate & Specialty (AGCS) has established an aviation workers compensation department in the U.S. by entering into an agreement with the National Air Transportation Association. ...