Chuck Hewitt

Chuck Hewitt is a veteran claims executive with over 40 years of management experience at both national and regional carriers. He is currently the Claims Technical Director of the Nonprofits Insurance Alliance Group in Santa Cruz, California.

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Skiing The Slippery Slope Of Employment Practices Liability In The Nonprofit Sector

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If unsure about the nature and extent of your Employment Practices Liability coverage, by all means consult with your insurance agent or broker.|

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Spotlight on Sexual Abuse

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A significant problem faced by organizations offering services to youth, elderly, and the developmentally disabled is that individuals who sexually abuse are not easily identified. The majority of perpetrators involved in these incidents at nonprofit organizations have no prior abuse convictions. Also, they are often highly regarded by their peers and the families of those they are secretly abusing.|

You Run a Community-Based Nonprofit – What to Do When You Have an Accident, Claim or Lawsuit, Part 2

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This is the second of a two-part series on what non-profits should do when a lawsuit is filed against them.|

You Run a Community-Based Nonprofit – What to Do When You Have an Accident, Claim or Lawsuit, Part 1

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This is the first of a two-part series on what non-profits should do when a lawsuit is filed against them.|

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Beware the Algorithm!

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Lawyers and consumer advocates are demonizing algorithms any time a decision goes against a policy holder. Let's talk about them less.

How to Navigate Social Inflation

Facing increasingly complex claims, insurers must modernize, shift their cultures to prioritize efficiency and empathy, and seek legal reforms. 

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Managing Loss Control With Location Intelligence

By combining historical aerial imagery, property condition data, and AI, insurers can optimize underwriting, inspections, and fraud reduction.

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A Practical Approach to AI in Insurance

Insurers can use AI to solve specific problems without causing major disruptions.

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AI in Insurance: Balancing Innovation and Caution

AI's potential to transform insurance clashes with the industry's risk-averse nature, creating a complex landscape for insurers to navigate.

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Why Obesity Rates Won't Stop Rising

The government must partner with organizations and insurers to increase the availability of obesity medications.

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How Business Rules Engines Can Slash Time to Market

The systems streamline the management of business rules, letting insurers adapt swiftly and efficiently without the need for intervention by IT. 

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