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Patricia L. Harman

Patricia L. Harman

Patricia L. Harman is the editor-in-chief of Claims magazine, a contributing editor to PropertyCasualty360.com, and chairs the annual America's Claims Event (ACE), which focuses on providing claims professionals with cutting-edge education and networking opportunities. She covers auto, property & casualty, workers' compensation, fraud, risk and cybersecurity, and is a frequent speaker at insurance industry events. Contact her at [email protected]

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September 14, 2021 | Property Casualty 360

Deepfakes: An insurance industry threat

From bogus claims to reputational damage, the ability of synthetic media to seemingly bend reality is an emerging menace with a far reach.

By Nicos Vekiarides

10 minute read

August 04, 2021 | Property Casualty 360

Insurer must defend insured for Biometric Information Privacy Act violations

The Illinois Supreme Court ruled on a class-action suit that claimed a tanning salon violated BIPA by sharing fingerprint data with a third party.

By Matthew T. Connelly

6 minute read

July 28, 2021 | Property Casualty 360

Personal cyber risks: Working smart in a hybrid environment

Chubb's Christie Alderman discusses the cyber risks involved with remote work and how to prevent some of these hazards in a hybrid environment.

By Patricia L. Harman

3 minute read

July 07, 2021 | Property Casualty 360

E&O in the world of cyber liability

Cyber risk is real, but the threats organizations face can be quite nuanced.

By John Palmeri, Danielle Gardiner and Carlos Rivera

7 minute read

September 02, 2020 | Property Casualty 360

'Gotcha — you've been hacked!': Handling a cyber claim

Successful cyberattacks can lock down data and computer access, and stop a company's operations in seconds.

By Graeme Newman

8 minute read

August 06, 2020 | Property Casualty 360

Keys to safely reopening buildings after a shutdown

There are a number of biological considerations that are indirectly linked to COVID-19 to consider as businesses reopen.

By Bill Zoeller

4 minute read

August 05, 2020 | Property Casualty 360

Playing dead: Cashing in on insurance fraud

Faking death to escape debt or collect insurance might seem extreme, but how easy is it to do?

By Patricia L. Harman

7 minute read

July 01, 2020 | Property Casualty 360

The rise of telemedicine in workers' comp

Strong communication with injured workers throughout their recovery results in better outcomes for employees and their employers.

By Patricia L. Harman

10 minute read

June 10, 2020 | Property Casualty 360

You've been hacked! Guarding your personal data

There are many tools available in the market to prevent cyber hacking, and most of them are free.

By Chris Tidball

5 minute read

May 22, 2020 | Property Casualty 360

Court opinion finds COVID-19 qualifies as a natural disaster

A Pennsylvania Supreme Court decision may help policyholders seeking coverage for COVID-19 losses.

By Joann M. Lytle and Jennifer Black Strutt

5 minute read