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Aon: Nurses Could Face Additional Liability Claims From COVID-19 Care

The scope of legal immunity offered by some states hasn’t been tested yet, said Jennifer Flynn, Nurses Service Organization risk manager, Aon’s Affinity Insurance Services. Some questions involve nurses at facilities where they might have seen or had adverse outcomes to COVID.

Guy Carpenter: Reinsurance Renewal Discussions Starting Earlier

Reinsurers, brokers and insurers are starting their Jan. 1 renewal talks earlier this year due to the pandemic, said Lara Mowery, global head, distribution, Guy Carpenter.

Aflac: Pandemic Sparks More Time, Thought During Open Enrollment

Employees are expected to spend more time than usual to consider their benefit options this year, said Matthew Owenby, chief human resources officer, Aflac.

Allianz: Litigation Funding Spreads Internationally

Litigation funding, which could spur additional liability lawsuits, is growing around the world, said Ciara Brady, global head, liability, Allianz Global Corporate & Specialty.

Quarantine Boosts Online Advertising and Shopping for Auto Insurance

Marketing and rebates helped drive more consumers to comparison shop for car insurance, said Kevin Leslie, insurance strategic marketing officer, Equifax, and Jaimie Pickles, insurance general manager, Jornaya. Many insurers shifted ad spend to digital, including the comparison shopping ecosystem, which helped attract consumers to sites.

Coalition CEO: Remote Working Opened Vistas for Hackers

Joshua Motta, co-founder and CEO, Coalition, a cyber-focused MGA, said cyberattacks often begin with email. As companies changed work environments, many employees became less suspicious of fraudulent instructions or links.

Namic’s Alldredge: ‘This Is When the Trade Associations Are at Their Best’

Neil Alldredge, senior vice president, corporate affairs, National Association of Mutual Insurance Companies, said insurers face legal and regulatory pressures to retroactively cover business interruption and related claims.

Unique Risks of Gig Economy

Industry professionals talk with ^AMBest Audio about the challenges of underwriting different gig economy risks, and working to provide a vegetation fire retardant.

Sharing Economy Faces Insurance Hurdles

Eric Ummel, general manager of Mobilitas Insurance, discusses the underwriting challenges of ride-sharing, as well as the unique risks of the gig economy.

Insurers Find Alternate Solutions to Mitigate Wildfire Damage

Wes Bolsen, director of global wildfire prevention at Perimeter Solutions, explains how his company is working with insurers to provide a durable and long-term fire retardant for vegetation surrounding homes.

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