Google to Help Insurers Measure Slip-and-Fall Risks in Buildings

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Google is aiming to help small-business insurers more accurately measure occupancy of buildings where they are on the hook for slip-and-fall accidents and other risks. The endeavor is part of a partnership between Google Cloud and Menlo Park, Calif.-based BlueZoo Inc. It is the latest publicly announced initiative of the Alphabet Inc. unit as property… Continue reading Google to Help Insurers Measure Slip-and-Fall Risks in Buildings

Insurance Costs in Wake of Recent Protests Will Be the Most Expensive in History

The protests that took place in 140 U.S. cities this spring were mostly peaceful, but the arson, vandalism and looting that did occur will result in at least $1 billion to $2 billion of paid insurance claims — eclipsing the record set in Los Angeles in 1992 after the acquittal of the police officers who… Continue reading Insurance Costs in Wake of Recent Protests Will Be the Most Expensive in History

Companies Face Five Liability Risk Trends in the Face of COVID-19: Allianz

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Liability exposures for companies around the world are increasing. Factors such as rising litigation, collective redress and large court verdicts, costly and frequent recalls in the automotive and food sectors, the disruptive impact of civil unrest and riots in a growing number of countries, and environmental concerns such as indoor air quality and higher fines… Continue reading Companies Face Five Liability Risk Trends in the Face of COVID-19: Allianz