Comments for The trusted source of unique, data-driven insights on insurance to inform and empower consumers. https://www.iii.org/insuranceindustryblog Latest research and analysis Wed, 12 May 2021 22:58:51 +0000 hourly 1 Comment on Spotlight on Jessica Leong, President of the Casualty Actuarial Society by Marty Ellingsworth https://www.iii.org/insuranceindustryblog/spotlight-on-jessica-leong-president-of-the-casualty-actuarial-society/comment-page-1/#comment-480633 Wed, 12 May 2021 22:58:51 +0000 https://www.iii.org/insuranceindustryblog/?p=11652#comment-480633 Great interview!
Always a pleasure to hear from Jessica.

]]> Comment on Usage-Based Insurance Gets Confidence Boost During COVID-19 Pandemic by Gary Paulson https://www.iii.org/insuranceindustryblog/usage-based-insurance-gets-confidence-boost-during-covid-19-pandemic/comment-page-1/#comment-478907 Sun, 13 Dec 2020 02:48:58 +0000 https://www.iii.org/insuranceindustryblog/?p=10993#comment-478907 It is interesting how everyone is a good driver until you ask them if they want the insurance company to monitor their driving.

As an insurance agent in Washington state, we too have seen the percentage of drivers willing to accept the monitoring go up since March 2020.

]]> Comment on Based on gas consumption, we’re nearly back to driving at pre-pandemic/recession levels by David https://www.iii.org/insuranceindustryblog/based-on-gas-consumption-were-nearly-back-to-driving-at-pre-pandemic-recession-levels/comment-page-1/#comment-477344 Wed, 08 Jul 2020 22:01:56 +0000 https://www.iii.org/insuranceindustryblog/?p=9760#comment-477344 You are not taking into account the fact that family vacations in RV’s are skyrocketing. This is due to people being afraid to use hotels during the pandemic. This also drastically increases gas consumption. (My truck gets about half the mpg when towing a trailer)

]]> Comment on Will Workers Comp Claims for COVID-19 Be Paid? by Maria Sassian https://www.iii.org/insuranceindustryblog/%ef%bb%bfwill-workers-comp-claims-for-covid-19-be-paid/comment-page-1/#comment-476460 Tue, 12 May 2020 18:02:45 +0000 https://www.iii.org/insuranceindustryblog/?p=8838#comment-476460 In reply to Therese.

Sorry for the delay in getting back to you, Therese.
There are Massachusetts government agencies that administer workers comp. Maybe they can help, they are listed here – https://www.mass.gov/service-details/workers-compensation

Best Regards,

Maria Sassian

]]> Comment on Economy Starts Reopening Amid New Pandemic Projections by Brad Smith https://www.iii.org/insuranceindustryblog/economy-starts-reopening-amid-new-pandemic-projections/comment-page-1/#comment-476428 Thu, 07 May 2020 14:23:03 +0000 https://www.iii.org/insuranceindustryblog/?p=9355#comment-476428 D.C. decided to put the business interruption issue on hold? Wow! Unexpected and refreshing commonsense from our nation’s Capitol.

]]> Comment on Emerging cyber terrorism threats and the Federal Terrorism Risk Insurance Act by Cygnet https://www.iii.org/insuranceindustryblog/emerging-cyber-terrorism-threats-and-the-federal-terrorism-risk-insurance-act/comment-page-1/#comment-476423 Wed, 06 May 2020 12:37:46 +0000 http://www.iii.org/insuranceindustryblog/?p=8442#comment-476423 An interesting article and challenge. However surely organisations should maintain some accountability for non cyber-events? While I support the coverage of such events in any insurance policy it surely must come with a standard to be met with regard IT protocol. All businesses and public bodies need to take the security and integrity of their IT systems with the utmost seriousness and allocate resources accordingly.

]]> Comment on Will Workers Comp Claims for COVID-19 Be Paid? by Therese https://www.iii.org/insuranceindustryblog/%ef%bb%bfwill-workers-comp-claims-for-covid-19-be-paid/comment-page-1/#comment-476402 Sat, 02 May 2020 01:49:59 +0000 https://www.iii.org/insuranceindustryblog/?p=8838#comment-476402 I am a healthcare worker in the state of Massachusetts I’d like some information on Workmen’s Comp. I was exposed to Covid 19 by a patient of mine who was diagnosed with COVID-19 and passed away this was March 26 2020 I was told not to come to work and that Workmen’s Comp. will cover my wages. I was tested negative for COVID-19 have to be in quarantine for two weeks
Workmen’s Comp. denied my claim
Can I get any compensation from Workmen’s Comp. or unemployment for a while these two weeks
thank you
Therese

]]> Comment on COVID-19: A Teachable MomentFor Thinking About Risk by Shawn Juris https://www.iii.org/insuranceindustryblog/covid-19-a-teachable-momentfor-thinking-about-risk/comment-page-1/#comment-476154 Mon, 09 Mar 2020 15:36:58 +0000 https://www.iii.org/insuranceindustryblog/?p=8699#comment-476154 The lack of context within newsrooms is spot on. The comparison of Coronavirus to the GHSA report on causes of pedestrian fatalities is a peculiar choice. The GHSA report is also media hype, particularly when it comes to their speculative causes. The number of cases is increasing but the reasons are not based on the data. Just as there are preventative measures to fend the risk of contracting the flu, there are similar risk management behaviors to improve your odds when it comes to pedestrian safety. First and foremost, don’t cross midblock at night on an artery road. Citing SUVs as a causal factor is inaccurate.
It would be interesting to see a deeper dive by III.org into the NHTSA reports and the spin that GHSA is selling. There is a story there.

]]> Comment on Florida Dropped From 2020 “Judicial Hellholes” List by Premier Shield Insurance https://www.iii.org/insuranceindustryblog/florida-dropped-from-2020-judicial-hellholes-list/comment-page-1/#comment-475861 Mon, 03 Feb 2020 21:02:59 +0000 http://www.iii.org/insuranceindustryblog/?p=8294#comment-475861 It’s great to see these fraudulent practices get put on notice and I hope it will result and lower premiums for FL residents.

]]> Comment on Life & Death: Cyberattacks Interrupt More Than Business by Mitesh Patel https://www.iii.org/insuranceindustryblog/life-death-cyberattacks-interrupt-more-than-business/comment-page-1/#comment-475576 Thu, 02 Jan 2020 06:47:01 +0000 http://www.iii.org/insuranceindustryblog/?p=8038#comment-475576 Very sobering. Unfortunately, organisations such a medical facilities are more likely to be targeted, as they are more likely to acquiesce to demands given the alternative consequences. This surely must be one service that requires the most cutting edge cyber security and a strict training and education regime. Something that will be problematic to deliver for public bodies.

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