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We Insure enters pet insurance space

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Through the partnership with Fletch, We Insure will add several pet insurance providers to their portfolio.

Posted: Jun 02, 2024

Highlights from The Hanover's annual shareholder meeting

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This acquisition is part of MDS' expansion strategy in Brazil and Latin America

Posted: Jun 02, 2024

Owning It: Meet 10 Young Agents Building a Future in the Independent Agency Channel

IA Magazine

Learn what this next generation of agents has to say about where the industry is headed—and how they fit into it.

Posted: Jun 01, 2024

Integrating AI While Avoiding E&O Claims

IA Magazine

Learn what this next generation of agents has to say about where the industry is headed—and how they fit into it.

Posted: Jun 01, 2024

Rethinking Property Insurance

Insurance Thought Leadership

Rethinking Property Insurance Commercial Lines ClareCarroll1

Posted: Jun 01, 2024

A Cyber Insurance Backstop? Hold On — We Need to Build Resiliency First

Risk & Insurance

Skyrocketing cyber insurance rates have many wondering if a federal backstop is needed. Experts say we need to tackle cybersecurity controls first. The post

Posted: May 31, 2024

IAG launches cyber agency Cylo

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‘Cylo backed by CGU’ is available via CGU affiliated brokers only. 

Posted: May 31, 2024

Preventing Sophisticated Car Insurance Fraud

Insurance Thought Leadership

Preventing Sophisticated Car Insurance Fraud From Our Partners sradomski

Posted: May 31, 2024

HUB launches Fleet Solutions Digital Marketplace

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The marketplace helps commercial fleets find solutions to manage risk and secure competitive insurance rates.

Posted: May 31, 2024

HSB Canada launches Employment Practices Liability Insurance for small businesses

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The coverage includes claims from employees and third parties, such as customers or vendors.

Posted: May 31, 2024

Hexure expands its quoting to include annuities

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The platform now allows for side-by-side comparisons.

Posted: May 31, 2024

1Fort launches specialty marketplace for commercial insurance brokers

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Founded in 2021, 1Fort is a New York-based specialty insurance brokerage that works with retail agents, brokers and consultants to place coverage for insureds.

Posted: May 31, 2024

AI Advances to Bring Economic Benefits, But Also Potential Risks

Risk & Insurance

Swiss Re evaluates potential AI risks now and in the future for several key industry sectors, creating potential demand for insurance solutions. The post

Posted: May 31, 2024

Louisiana Lawmakers Pass Auto Insurance Reform Bills to Boost Market Competition

Insurance Journal

Louisiana lawmakers passed a series of auto insurance reform bills that aim to bring availability and competition to the market by cutting down on excessive verdicts and settlements. Legislators passed four bills endorsed by Insurance Commissioner Ti...

Posted: May 31, 2024

Tennessee, Kentucky Tobacco Farmer Sentenced for Second Crop Insurance Fraud

Insurance Journal

A Kentucky tobacco farmer has been sentenced to more than three years in prison after pleading guilty to crop insurance fraud, eight years after he was convicted of similar crimes. David Manion, 61, who resides in Lafayette, Tennessee, and owns &#823...

Posted: May 31, 2024

No joy for condo insurer

Rough Notes

INSURANCE-RELATED COURT CASES Digested from case reports published online COURT DECISIONS No joy for condo insurer American Coastal Insurance Company issued San Marco Villas Condominium Association, Inc., a policy that covered the complex against per...

Posted: May 31, 2024

Injured employee claims total disability

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INSURANCE-RELATED COURT CASES Digested from case reports published online COURT DECISIONS Injured employee claims total disability Lorri Hagen was injured in the course of her employment with Serta/National Bedding Company, LLC, on February 21, 2017,...

Posted: May 31, 2024

CoreLogic reports 32.7 million homes at risk ahead of active hurricane season

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Ahead of the 2024 Atlantic Hurricane Season, CoreLogic, a provider of property information and analytics, has released its 2024 Hurricane Risk Report to help insurers and risk managers prepare for the upcoming season. The report reveals that over...

Posted: May 31, 2024

Leadership Changes Announced for The Council of Insurance Agents & Brokers

Risk & Insurance

The latest people news in the industry today. The post Leadership Changes Announced for The Council of Insurance...

Posted: May 31, 2024

Gordon Browne Returns to AIG as Global Head of Specialty

Risk & Insurance

The latest people news in the industry today. The post Gordon Browne Returns to AIG as Global Head of Specialty appeared fir...

Posted: May 31, 2024

Ivan Gonzalez Appointed as CEO Corporate Solutions at Swiss Re

Risk & Insurance

The latest people news in the industry today. The post Ivan Gonzalez Appointed as CEO Corporate Solutions at Swiss Re...

Posted: May 31, 2024

Mark Pastorius Appointed as Executive Vice President, Managing Director at Alliant Specialty, Allian...

Risk & Insurance

The latest people news in the industry today. The post Mark Pastor...

Posted: May 31, 2024

2024 to be a positive financial year for Vienna Insurance Group

Reinsurance News

Following a successful 2023 financial year, the Vienna Insurance Group (VIG) predicts 2024 will also be a very positive year, with the Group aiming to achieve profit before taxes of up to €875 million. Hartwig Löger, Chairman of the Managing Board...

Posted: May 31, 2024

Flight Attendants Accuse Jacksonville Jags and Kicker of Sexual Assault on Plane

Insurance Journal

Two unnamed flight attendants have filed suit against the Jacksonville Jaguars NFL team and former placekicker Brandon McManus, accusing him of sexual assault during an 8-hour flight to London last fall. The women, referred to only as Jane Doe I &#82...

Posted: May 31, 2024

Flight Attendants Accuse Jacksonville Jags Kicker of Sexual Assault on Plane

Insurance Journal

Two unnamed flight attendants have filed suit against the Jacksonville Jaguars NFL team and former placekicker Brandon McManus, accusing him of sexual assault during an 8-hour flight to London last fall. The women, referred to only as Jane Doe I &#82...

Posted: May 31, 2024

BECOMING A BVP AGENCY IS SIMPLE, BUT NOT EASY

Rough Notes

When “good enough” is no longer good enough The reality is that most agencies won’t hit their goals, but they’ll meet their standards, which typically are too low. By Roger Sitkins Do you know what a Best Version Possible (BVP) independent insurance...

Posted: May 31, 2024

INTERNAL CONFLICT

Rough Notes

Acting in the best interest of the owner or the shareholders As the main owner and operator of your firm, you need to take time to focus on the value of the business and not just on how to increase your take-home pay. By James Graham, CVA The largest...

Posted: May 31, 2024

SO, YOU WANT TO BUY AN AGENCY, Pt. 2: IMPLEMENTATION

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Understanding the scope of an integration project makes all the difference There will always be surprises; taking the time to consider everything possible is no easy task–but well worth the effort. By Cheryl Koch, CPCU, ARM, AAI, ACSR, AFIS, and Mary...

Posted: May 31, 2024

SHOPPING FOR THE CUSTOMER

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Communicating and guiding It is by applying what we know to the customer’s best interests that earns our wages. By Paul Martin, CIC, CPCU There are a lot of stories being shared today of insurance customers becoming frustrated at the increases in pre...

Posted: May 31, 2024

PREPARING FOR GROWTH OR STUCK IN THE PRESENT?

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Strategies for navigating industry complexities and helping clients reduce plan for risk  Learning to proactively shape the future can profoundly contribute to your agency’s growth and well-being. By Carolyn Smith, APR, TRA Recently, Joyce called Bey...

Posted: May 31, 2024

THE PERFECTIONISM PARADOX

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A winning trait or red flag for failure “Perfectionism has increased drastically over the last few decades. One of the most concerning findings is that young people are seemingly internalizing a myth that things—including themselves—should be perfect...

Posted: May 31, 2024