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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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May 20, 2020 | Property Casualty 360

Insurance Speak: Business interruption claims & COVID-19

Erik Josowitz of InsuranceQuotes.com talks about the role of BI insurance for businesses forced to close due to the coronavirus.

By Patricia L. Harman

2 minute read

March 19, 2020 | Property Casualty 360

What the coronavirus can teach us about fighting insurance fraud

It is vital that insurers share more information, avoid fraud-spreading practices and never surrender to scammers.

By Matthew J. Smith, Esq.

5 minute read

March 19, 2020 | Property Casualty 360

If you leave a trail, criminals will follow it

Paper records and electronics contain personal information that can be stolen and used for fraudulent activities if not disposed of properly.

By Rick Carey

5 minute read

June 17, 2019 | Property Casualty 360

Blowing smoke: Legal risks of cannabis

Cannabis laws in Canada, the United Kingdom and the U.S. vary significantly and insurers must be aware of the nuances.

By Aaron J. Sussman, Charles Kuhn and Keith Geurts

9 minute read

June 04, 2019 | Property Casualty 360

Why scale matters in accident reconstruction

Using properly documented physical evidence in conjunction with the layout of the roadway helps to tell the full story.

By Aaron Duncan II, ACTAR

5 minute read

May 28, 2019 | Property Casualty 360

Will autonomous vehicles create safer roads?

One carrier shares how it's preparing for driverless vehicles.

By Veronica Somarriba

6 minute read

May 13, 2019 | Property Casualty 360

Imposter scams top the list of 2018 consumer fraud complaints

Consumers lost $1.5 billion to fraud last year, according to the the Federal Trade Commission.

By Joyce Anne Grabel

3 minute read

April 24, 2019 | Property Casualty 360

Ride-hailing services highlight new risks

Companies should understand who bears responsibility in the event of an incident involving their employees.

By Gary Anderberg

7 minute read

April 18, 2019 | Property Casualty 360

NAIC: Top 15 writers of 'other liability' insurance

These are the leading companies writing other liability insurance in 2018.

By Patricia L. Harman

2 minute read

April 15, 2019 | Property Casualty 360

6 aviation claims trends to watch

Analysis of insurance industry claims found aviation collision and crash claims were the second top cause of global insured losses.

By Kevin Smith

7 minute read