COVID-19 hastens tech adoption
Amid the coronavirus pandemic, social distancing has become the norm and everyone from seniors to large corporations are making more use of technology. Meanwhile, insurtech investments have bounced back.
Voices of Innovation
Senior management from some of our Innovation Award Winners speak candidly about Innovation and their organizations approach to innovation and change during Covid-19 pandemic.
Trade credit insurance claims defy expectations
A report said that the expected rise in global COVID-19 pandemic-related trade credit insurance claims never materialized.
There is only one Evel Knievel: Lawsuit
There can only be one Evel Knievel, at least according to a lawsuit filed against Disney and Pixar alleging that Toy Story 4s character of Duke Caboom stole his likeness without permission.
Microsoft supports commission calling for a US cyber czar
Microsoft Corp. said on Thursday it supports the Cyberspace Solarium Commission, which recommends the re-establishment of a cybersecurity czar.
Vaccine firm hit with second COVID-19-related suit
A shareholders derivative directors and officers liability lawsuit has been filed against a vaccine development company for allegedly issuing false information about a COVID-19 vaccine.
Experts expect cyber coverage to remain a key focus as risks grow
Insurance products introduced by insurtech companies will widen in scope, although cyber coverage is expected to continue to be a major focus.
Insurtech firms reignite investor interest following pause after COVID-19 outbreak
Investments in insurtech companies dropped initially, as investors absorbed the impact of COVID-19, but they have since picked up significantly, with an emphasis on well-established firms, and that trend is expected to continue.
2020 Innovation Awards: FM Global Cyber Lab
FM Global recognized the growing hazard of cyber losses over the past few years and determined it needed to provide expert guidance to its clients, just as it already did for fire and earthquake risks.
Bayer resolves more Roundup cases
Attorneys for Bayer AG and consumers suing the company over allegations its Roundup weedkiller caused cancer told a judge on Thursday they are continuing to resolve thousands more cases, improving prospects for its $11 billion deal to end the litigation.
Corporate groups cheer as US tightens shareholder rights rules
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission voted 3-2 on Wednesday to make it tougher for shareholders to push companies on issues such as climate change, social justice and diversity, with Democratic commissioners dissenting against the move.
Software vendor Tyler Technologies says it was hacked
Tyler Technologies Inc., whose products are used by U.S. states and counties to share election data, said on Wednesday that an unknown party had hacked its internal systems.
Editorial: Pandemic pushes innovation
Like nearly every area of commerce, the insurtech sector was hit hard by the COVID-19 pandemic.
Business Insurance 2020 Innovation Awards
Insurers, brokers, technology companies and others continue to roll out new products and services during the COVID-19 pandemic and in many cases the new offerings specifically address issues that risk managers face due to coronavirus-related concerns and restrictions.
2020 Innovation Awards: Worldview
Chubbs global portal Worldview was originally designed to provide risk managers with easy access to information on their insurance programs, but last year it was overhauled with the intent of updating and enhancing it for a new era.
Expense, privacy concerns hinder adoption of tech for some workplaces
While programs and gadgets are being deployed to help companies get going or keep going during the pandemic, some workplaces may be slower to use the tools because of expense or privacy issues, safety experts say.
Oregon proposes guidance on COVID-19 claims
Insurers would have to conduct a reasonable investigation before denying a workers compensation claim related to exposure to COVID-19 on the job and report to state regulators when it has five or more such claims filed, according to a proposal by the Oregon Department of Consumer and Business Services.
Sewage worker cannot sue for negligence over known hazard
A municipal sewage worker using an apparatus that was a known hazard cannot sue his coworkers for negligence because they did not direct him to use the equipment, an Iowa appeals court ruled Wednesday.
Wearables sound alarm on coronavirus
Technology that can alert a manufacturing worker of a forklift operating nearby or a construction worker that theres a fall risk is being deployed to help with a new workplace danger in the COVID-19 pandemic: other people.
2020 Innovation Awards: Workers Compensation Guide and Injured Worker Portal
From banking to health insurance, consumers are increasingly wishing to do business check balances, find doctors and make appointments over smartphone applications.