Industry Roundup: ”Unprecedented” Rise in Auto Thefts; Women Are Underrepresented in Independent Agency Leadership; Consumers of All Generations Prefer Insurance Agents; Lemonade Execs Expect ‘Peak Losses’ in 2022
"Unprecedented" Rise in Auto Thefts – Insurance Crime Bureau Issues WarningMajor cities across the US have seen an “unprecedented" surge in auto thefts and carjackings in recent years, the National Insurance Crime Bureau (NICB) has warned.Roof Inspection Tech Could Speed Claims Process, Prevent LossRoof inspections after storms are often costly and inconvenient. New technology could streamline the process for insurance companies and customers.Small Businesses Are Big Targets for Fund Transfer FraudThe 'low-tech' cybercrime saw big increases in losses and frequency among operations with less than $25M in annual revenue.Women Are Underrepresented in Independent Agency LeadershipA new study from Safeco Insurance and Liberty Mutual Insurance shows…