A Message From the Editor

You may have heard about “deepfakes” but if you’re unsure of the way this digital threat is impacting the insurance business, check out our feature below. Today’s newsletter also offers advice for local governments that are evaluating or updating their disaster-response plans, an analysis of where COVID-19 business interruption litigation stands, and details about a new cannabis-insurance certification program to help agents, brokers, risk managers, underwriters and other financial professionals better prepare to serve this growth industry.

– Executive Editor Elana Ashanti Jefferson

Analysis

Deepfakes: An insurance industry threat

By Nicos Vekiarides

From bogus claims to reputational damage, the ability of synthetic media to seemingly bend reality is an emerging menace. Read More

News

ALM launches new cannabis-related certification for the insurance industry

By Patricia L. Harman

The Cannabis Insurance Coverage Specialist will prepare insurance professionals for an emerging growth industry. Read More

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Windows 10 For Dummies remains the #1 source for readers looking for advice on Windows 10.  Read More

Podcast

COVID-19 and BI loss calculations

By Patricia L. Harman

Baker Tilly's Simon Oddy breaks down what insurers should know about recent business interruption claims. Read More

Analysis

How insurance departments are responding to Ida

By Christine G. Barlow, CPCU

Part 2 of 2: Some state insurance departments are adopting emergency rules that impact insurance coverage. Read More

Infographic

Mid-season review: 2021 Atlantic storms' impact on insurance

By Heather A. Turner

The above-average hurricane season that was forecast to bring 18 named storms already produced 12 cyclones by Sep. 1. Read More

Slideshow

The top 10 cyber insurance companies of 2021

By Steve Hallo

Cyber insurance rates are up for companies of all sizes. Read More

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Before you start writing, it’s important to understand what business writing is and identify the objective of your message. Read More

Analysis

Small business cyber insurance premiums up 7% in 2021

By Steve Hallo

The increase follows a period that saw rates fall year-on-year while cyber risks ratcheted up. Read More

Best Practices

Addressing wildfire risks and policy concerns with clients

By Bradley J. Nevins

Here is how brokers can help clients better understand homeowners insurance and coverage for fire-related losses. Read More

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WEBCAST DATE: September 22, 2021

Identifying Fraud in Underwriting Risks for Small- and Medium-Sized Businesses

Join this complimentary webcast for a discussion of the risks for small- and medium-sized businesses (SMBs), types of insurance fraud and how you can protect against it. Learn More