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Auto Insurance Customers Shop for Better Deals Even With Pandemic Rate Givebacks
The legions of temporary auto insurance discounts and premium givebacks issued recently to help customers deal with pandemic financial fallout fell short in ensuring customer loyalty, J.D. Power ...
6 Insurers Targeted in Latest Round of Business Interruption Class Action Suits
A Minnesota dentist, an Ohio bridal shop and a New York pizzeria are among six small businesses that are the latest to sue insurers seeking compensation for business interruption claims due to the ...
Chubb’s Net Income Plunges; Bigger Coronavirus Impact Predicted for Q2
Chubb said that the coronavirus pandemic's effects on its bottom line were relatively benign in the 2020 first quarter. But all bets are off for the months ahead. The global property/casualty insurer ...
The Latest Launches From Sompo International and Tokio Marine HCC
A division of Sompo International will partner with a Portuguese managing general agent to offer crop insurance products and services to the Portuguese agricultural sector. Tokio Marine HCC will work ...
California State Fund Will Now Accept Any COVID-19 Claim From Essential Workers
California's State Compensation Insurance Fund said it is now accepting any claim by an essential worker for a diagnosed case of COVID-19, regardless of whether that worker can demonstrate the virus ...
AXA XL Builds New Leadership Team, Updates Operating Model
AXA XL formed a new leadership team and has outlined proposed changes to the operating model of its Insurance business following a strategic review. "AXA XL is the result of acquisitions and mergers ...
Zoom, House Party or Webex: Choose Your Ideal Videoconferencing App
The coronavirus crisis has seen millions locked in their homes turn to videoconferencing apps, bringing with it question marks over security and privacy and a new verb - Zoombombing - the practice of ...
COVID-19 Aftermath: Employers May Exclude Payroll to Employees Not Working for Workers Comp
Businesses that have suspended operations due to COVID-19 but continue to pay employees who are at home but not working will not have to include the payroll paid to these employees in the calculation ...