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How Insurers Can Win in an Uncertain Market Operational Efficiency
Posted: Apr 06, 2025
The Power of AI in Insurance Communications Agent & Broker
Posted: Apr 06, 2025
Pragmatic AI Strategy for Insurance Leaders AI & Machine Learning
Posted: Apr 06, 2025
Insurance Crisis Threatens Affordable Housing Development Personal Lines
Posted: Apr 06, 2025
By Chad Hemenway Policy discussions on the use of artificial intelligence in insurance are ‘unfounded’ and ‘detrimental to policyholders,’ according to an analysis from the National Association of Mutual Insurance Companies (N...
Posted: Apr 06, 2025
The U.S. property/casualty insurance industry reported its first full-year underwriting gain in four years, fueling a jump in net income to $170 billion, according to a joint report from Verisk and The American Property Casualty Insurance Association...
Posted: Apr 06, 2025
By Jahna Jacobson Higher premiums and longer wait times make property owners less satisfied with their insurers. These not-very-surprising results from J.D. Poweris†2025 U.S. Property Claims Satisfaction Study†align with todayis climate of increasing...
Posted: Apr 06, 2025
In the world of mergers and acquisitions (M&A), key person life insurance is often a given; most deals account for it to protect against the unexpected loss of a key executive. But what about the ìwhat ifsî? What if the …
Posted: Apr 06, 2025
By Andrew G. Simpson The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) is harshly criticizing Maryland officials for failing to conduct a risk assessment of the Francis Scott Key Bridge before it collapsed a year ago and is recommending that 30 owners...
Posted: Apr 06, 2025
By L.S. Howard Reinsurance renewal rates continued dropping during January renewals, but U.S. property/catastrophe reinsurance pricing is likely to stabilize during the coming midyear renewals, according to a report from Moodyis Ratings. ìThe upcomin...
Posted: Apr 06, 2025
For many years, agents and brokers have advised clients about the benefits of telematics in reducing commercial auto risks. So, why havenit market conditions improved, and why is distracted driving still so prevalent? The answer comes down to follow-...
Posted: Apr 06, 2025
PART ONE OF A TWO-PART SERIES At 4:58 a.m. on Jan. 8, the Watch Duty app buzzed: Evacuate. By Russ Banham It was pitch black in the house and the power was off. The Santa Ana winds were howling. As …
Posted: Apr 06, 2025
By Andrea Wells Commercial property insurance rates continue to fall for most accounts after most property insurers saw profitable books in 2024. That’s good news for insureds, commercial property brokers say, as clients begin to see rate reduc...
Posted: Apr 06, 2025
By Denise Johnson Claims, communication, and technology are the top three concerns for independent agents when placing new business with a carrier, according to insurtech Vertafore. The findings were the result of a survey of nearly 1,300 insurance p...
Posted: Apr 06, 2025
In recent months, the Wall Street Journal has published long articles regarding how expensiveoto the point of not being affordableohomeowners and auto insurance have become. Insurance companies should not be so confident that raising rates significan...
Posted: Apr 06, 2025
Architects and engineers professional liability insurers report concerns about the persistent effects of inflation on claim expenses, uncertainty about the U.S. economy, higher risk project types and professional design disciplines, as well as new ex...
Posted: Apr 06, 2025
Navigating DEI Legally: Emphasizing Equity Without Legal Pitfalls The debate over what constitutes ìillegal DEIî has intensified following recent executive orders from the U.S. president. The orders instruct federal agencies to identify organizations...
Posted: Apr 06, 2025
Even if your concerns seem minor, donit disregard your gut instinct. If you are worried about actions or behaviors from the recruiter youire working with, remember that they are doing the same thing with candidates, which is problematic because candi...
Posted: Apr 06, 2025
Rising medical costs and economic uncertainty are stressing out today’s workforce. That’s according to MetLife’s 2025 U.S. Employee Benefit Trends Study which revealed a decline in employees’ holistic health (-5%), productivit...
Posted: Apr 06, 2025
Directors and officers (D&O) coverage is critical for any organization that is governed by a board of directors. It provides coverage for those decisions that the board makes in good faith for the benefit of the organization. They need this ̷...
Posted: Apr 06, 2025
By Chad Hemenway For the first time in four years, the U.S. property/casualty industry will finish a year with an underwriting profit. AM Best in a ìFirst Lookî at U.S. P/C financial results said the industry left 2024 with a …
Posted: Apr 06, 2025
Historically, triple net leases have been used for long-term leasing of larger properties, but increasingly they have been prescribed for smaller and/or short-term leasing arrangements, including rentals of individual offices or sections of buildings...
Posted: Apr 06, 2025
Independent insurance agency owners take pride in being there for their clients. Itis a badge of honorobeing the one who always picks up the phone, always answers the email, always makes the time. But in trying to be available for …
Posted: Apr 06, 2025
By Allen Laman Standard market woes, captive growth, and the increased importance of navigating relationships with third-party administrators–insurance experts in the commercial trucking arena have helped their clients traverse a challenging ro...
Posted: Apr 06, 2025
On March 19, the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) and the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ), jointly issued technical assistance documents ìfocused on educating the public about unlawful discrimination related to ëdiversity, equity,...
Posted: Apr 06, 2025
A construction company was fined $157,500 by California for multiple violations of workplace safety regulations following a fatal trench collapse. W.A. Rasic Construction was fined by the California Division of Occupational Safety and Health incident...
Posted: Apr 06, 2025
New Mexico has the highest rate of uninsured homes in a report that also shows nearly one-in-seven U.S. homes are uninsured, and 11.3 million out of 82.9 million owner-occupied homes (13.6%) are uninsured. A rerport from LendingTree that used Federal...
Posted: Apr 06, 2025
The U.S. Chemical Safety and Hazard Investigation Board (CSB) released an update on its ongoing investigation into the fatal hydrogen sulfide release that occurred on October 10, 2024, at the PEMEX Deer Park Refinery in Deer Park, Texas. Two contract...
Posted: Apr 06, 2025
A federal judge has awarded nearly $2 million in damages as part of a civil lawsuit after concluding an FBI agent was negligent when he fatally shot a kidnapped Texas man during a botched rescue attempt in 2018. The family …
Posted: Apr 06, 2025
The excess policy provides follow-form coverage on professional liability coverage with limits up to $5 million and a minimum attachment point of $500,000.
Posted: Apr 06, 2025
Construction is the largest sector in workers compensation by premium, and changes in frequency of claims impact the workers comp system as a whole.
Posted: Apr 06, 2025
The impacts from changing weather patterns have led to consumers re-evaluating their flood risk. Here’s how agents can play a guiding role as the market and clients’ needs change.
Posted: Apr 06, 2025
Milliman experts highlight challenges and solutions for insurers navigating state-by-state approvals and leveraging predictive analytics for growth.
Posted: Apr 06, 2025
The new role supports ongoing platform modernization and the company’s long-term innovation strategy.
Posted: Apr 06, 2025
AdWrap includes 24/7 support and global capabilities, aiming to reduce complexity and improve efficiency in content production insurance.
Posted: Apr 06, 2025
S Insurance specializes in marine hull and underwrites business globally.
Posted: Apr 06, 2025
The hope that workers’ compensation adjusters can get long-needed relief with the assistance of generative AI appears to be well-founded. The post
Posted: Apr 06, 2025
Parametric Insurance Key to Climate Disaster Recovery Personal Lines
Posted: Apr 05, 2025
Insurers Must Innovate the Captive Agent Model Agent & Broker
Posted: Apr 05, 2025
How AI Can Detect Fraud and Speed Claims AI & Machine Learning
Posted: Apr 05, 2025
Why Point Solutions Are No Longer Enough Agent & Broker
Posted: Apr 05, 2025
The Key to Unlocking ROI From AI AI & Machine Learning
Posted: Apr 05, 2025
Pilot Company is a wholly owned subsidiary of Berkshire Hathaway.
Posted: Apr 05, 2025
The partnership covers services like car washes, designated driver offerings, and premium vehicle care.
Posted: Apr 05, 2025
The Trent Bridge sponsorship marks the company’s expanding presence in the UK.
Posted: Apr 05, 2025
The Ellerbee Agency is an Allstate-appointed consumer P&C agency
Posted: Apr 05, 2025
Demographic changes and a changing climate are colliding to create greater losses from convective storms. The post Hail, Tornad...
Posted: Apr 05, 2025