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Does insurance coverage continue when a named policyholder dies?

Coverage questions arise for additional insureds when a policyholder passes away and the policy automatically renews.

Posted: Nov 02, 2022

RightSure’s key to success: ‘Famously friendly humans’

Part 3 of 3: This winner of the 2022 NU Agency of the Year Award developed its own insurance sales software.

Posted: Nov 02, 2022

Turn an expense into revenue: Adding incentives to your 2023 budget

More than 70% of working adults are likely to remain with a company if they feel properly recognized for their efforts.

Posted: Nov 02, 2022

The changing cyberthreat landscape

Learn why small and medium-sized companies are now the ‘sweet spot’ for digital crooks.

Posted: Nov 02, 2022

Around the P&C insurance industry: November 2, 2022

Insurance industry news from HoneyQuote, Ahoy, Actuarial Risk Management Ltd. and more.

Posted: Nov 01, 2022

Want to keep your best talent? Consider these changes

Three-quarters of employees are concerned about the turnover rate at their company, according to a report from the University of Phoenix.

Posted: Nov 01, 2022

NSI Insurance Group: Always looking forward

Part 2 of 3: This winner of the 2022 NU Agency of the Year Award has a time-saving sales strategy.

Posted: Nov 01, 2022

Exploring captive insurance solutions to manage the cyber coverage crunch

Capacity has not increased in the cyber market and premium rates are rising.

Posted: Nov 01, 2022

Holiday survival guide for small-business retailers

Returns during the holiday season are inevitable, so the name of the game is retention optimization—of customers, dollars and product.

Posted: Nov 01, 2022

Insurance coverage Q&A: Is bull semen considered perishable stock?

Is there coverage for bull semen on a spoilage endorsement if it is not shown in the schedule?

Posted: Oct 31, 2022

Detailed insurance auction listings can boost salvage revenue

Adding more detail to insurance auctions can increase the value of salvage assets.

Posted: Oct 31, 2022

A dozen property tips to avoid pricy winter insurance claims

Early action is the best defense against wintertime homeowner expenses and headaches.

Posted: Oct 31, 2022

Virtus LLC: Courage, virtue and the insurance business

Part 1 of 3: This winner of the 2022 NU Agency of the Year Award aims to be vibrant and forward-thinking.

Posted: Oct 31, 2022

The complex landscape surrounding high-impact drugs & workers' comp

Drugs such as topicals and combo packs see low utilization, but carry exponentially higher costs.

Posted: Oct 31, 2022

Court: Military shipbuilder can move forward with COVID suit against insurer

Huntington Ingalls, according to the Supreme Court of Vermont, suffered “direct physical damage” because employees infected with COVID had been physically present at the facilities and unintentionally spread the virus to employees who were not ill.

Posted: Oct 31, 2022

Finding (and keeping) the best people for your agency

Proactive insurance agencies can win in a tough employment market. Here's how...

Posted: Oct 31, 2022

Preventing nightmare claims at cemeteries & funeral homes

Do not disturb the dead: Review the risks that funeral homes, cemeteries and crematoriums face and how they can reduce the chances of a claim.

Posted: Oct 30, 2022

A knife-wielding maniac thrashed my house. Am I covered?

Supernatural maniacs, zombies and ghouls cause terror and panic. They also leave behind serious property damage.

Posted: Oct 30, 2022

Who's using what in P&C insurance: October 31, 2022

Insurance technology news from Entegral, Guidewire, Semsee and more.

Posted: Oct 30, 2022

Baby boomers, non-managers much more pro-office than Gen Z, Gen Y

About 42% of employees said they’d consider quitting if forced to return to the office five days a week, says a new report.

Posted: Oct 30, 2022

ALM launches free insurance course to address industrywide talent crisis

ALM and Miami Dade College have joined forces to offer a free three-week course providing direct access to top industry professionals in preparation for an insurance career. Here's what you need to know.

Posted: Oct 28, 2022

5 steps to lower your risk of data breaches

Cyberattacks on small businesses have risen in 2022. Here’s how and why.

Posted: Oct 28, 2022

Average long COVID workers' compensation claim was $216k, research finds

The costs for non-hospitalized long COVID patients can be nearly as high as hospitalized patients with traditional COVID.

Posted: Oct 27, 2022

People on the move in the P&C insurance industry: October 28, 2022

The latest insurance industry personnel news from Goosehead Insurance and more.

Posted: Oct 27, 2022

Homeowners insurance verification insights

Why do carriers and agents receive so many requests for evidence of homeowner’s insurance?

Posted: Oct 27, 2022