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Why an open-brokerage carrier may be the right partner for you

The open-brokerage model can be particularly useful when exploring niche opportunities.

Posted: Jun 09, 2022

GEICO to pay $5.2M to women who got STD in car

The insured was found liable for not disclosing his infection status after the unnamed parties had sex in his car.

Posted: Jun 09, 2022

Top questions insurance agents, brokers should ask their clients

Rapport is key in order to understand someone’s insurance requirements.

Posted: Jun 09, 2022

Policyholders are warming up to credit-based auto rates

Just 36% of consumers said credit scores shouldn’t be used when determining auto rates, down from 69% this past year.

Posted: Jun 09, 2022

Using automation to drive efficiency and improve satisfaction

Maximizing the value of technology begins with giving adjusters more time to provide a personalized experience.

Posted: Jun 09, 2022

People on the move in the P&C insurance industry: June 10, 2022

Liberty Mutual CEO David H. Long to retire, company taps Timothy M. Sweeney as successor.

Posted: Jun 09, 2022

2022 Agency of the Year Award honors insurance excellence

Nominations are being accepted now through July 15, 2022, and there is no fee to enter.

Posted: Jun 09, 2022

The current state of the insurance market

Several factors, including social inflation and severe weather events, have shaped the current state of the insurance market.

Posted: Jun 08, 2022

Have you 'Heard' of insurance coverage for defamation?

Get an in-‘Depp’ crash course on policies endorsements that might respond to slanderous and libelous claims.

Posted: Jun 08, 2022

Common flood insurance myths debunked

Many insureds need to know the facts about flooding in order to make smarter choices about flood coverage.

Posted: Jun 08, 2022

Cyberthreats 2022: What we know so far

As ransomware attacks wane, phishing continues to be the weapon of choice for system access.

Posted: Jun 08, 2022

Your food & beverage clients are overlooking major risks

Manufacturers’ risks and coverages show a lack of alignment, according to WTW, particularly around environmental and reputational risks.

Posted: Jun 08, 2022

Property insurance does not cover restaurants' 'physical loss' from COVID-19

Another judicial opinion underscores the dire record of business owners seeking coverage for losses attributed to COVID-19.

Posted: Jun 08, 2022

Real estate for cannabis entities - what are the insurance issues?

Industry expert Danielle Hernandez discusses zoning regulations, leasing and coverage exclusions for cannabis-touching businesses.

Posted: Jun 08, 2022

Helping commercial clients prepare for a hurricane

Hurricane season is a good time to review coverages and disaster plans with your commercial insureds.

Posted: Jun 08, 2022

Around the P&C insurance industry: June 8, 2022

News from Loadsure, CatBoost, Worldwide Broker Network and more.

Posted: Jun 07, 2022

Tech firms selling insurance: 'Do you want fries with that?'

Tesla is only the latest example of a company that’s not an agency or brokerage getting into the insurance business.

Posted: Jun 07, 2022

The reasons it's so hard to insure cryptocurrency operations

The concentration of risk and volatility are just a few of the challenges insurers face in the sector.

Posted: Jun 07, 2022

Real estate for cannabis entities: What are the insurance issues?

Industry expert Danielle Hernandez discusses zoning regulations, leasing and coverage exclusions for cannabis-touching businesses.

Posted: Jun 07, 2022

U.S. product recalls reached a 10-year high in Q1

In 2021, 1 billion units were recalled in the U.S. The first quarter of 2022 already saw more than 900 million.

Posted: Jun 06, 2022

Inflation's wrath: Keeping your agency solid in the new normal

Insurance has been, and will continue to be, affected by high inflation. These tips can help you keep your agency afloat as prices rise.

Posted: Jun 06, 2022

J.D. Power: Top insurers for digital customer experience in 2022

Rate hikes cloud performance even though incumbent carriers hold their own against insurtechs when it comes to digital account servicing.

Posted: Jun 06, 2022

Understanding the business benefits of DEI initiatives

The IASA opening keynote highlighted the value of evolving diversity, equity & inclusion programs for companies.

Posted: Jun 06, 2022

What businesses in South Florida should know about this busy hurricane season

An active hurricane season will affect insurers, property owners and businesses, and some say proving damage could be harder for residents.

Posted: Jun 06, 2022

Pet insurance market has more than doubled since 2018

North America’s pet insurance sector exceeded $2.83B during 2021, which saw in-force premiums grow 30%.

Posted: Jun 06, 2022