The stretch of the Guadalupe River in Central Texas near the town of New Braunfels is a popular, easy waterway for rafters and tubers seeking fun and relief from the normally searing summer sun. Floating the river is usually a …
Scores of new alliances are born every day. One of the fastest, least capital-intensive ways for small to midsize companies to grow is to connect with a larger, more powerful partner or brand. But there is risk. Experts estimate a …
In a world where one-stop shopping is the norm, it makes sense that consumers now demand cosmetic and medical services be blended and offered in one location. With no extra travel and no extra hassle, a one-stop, beauty overhaul the …
I figure my life is about half over, Lord willing. The first half was nice. I missed the ‘Nam draft, yet was old enough to appreciate The Beatles and some truly original rock ‘n roll. Despite the dearth of, ahem, …
We’ve tried to have a little fun with Insurance Journal’s annual Golf & Leisure issue without veering too far off course. But, inevitably, some reality crept in, expanding our editorial coverage to include other hot topics: The effects of Hurricane …
Youth recreation programs Nuts & Bolts: Markel Insurance Co. is offering coverage for youth recreation programs and camps. Coverage includes general liability, umbrella, sexual abuse/molestation, directors and officers, child abduction, special events, professional liability, property, key employee replacement, auto, crime, …
But smaller firms looking for alliances with bigger firms must carefully assess risks of that strategy Scores of new alliances are born every day. One of the fastest, least capital-intensive ways for small to midsize companies to grow is to …
Experts interviewed by The Conference Board suggest some criteria when selecting a potential partner: Before bringing in lawyers to draw up contracts, get the partnering teams together in a room to talk about philosophy and goals. Said Robert Spekman, professor …
Too often agency sales, marketing, and management concerns are solved solely by reviewing what other agents have done. This limited vision causes principals to miss out on lessons derived from non-insurance sources. Firms outside of the property/casualty industry deal with …
If your client bought a tractor-trailer or an airplane, you probably wouldn’t put either on their car insurance policy, since both are specialty vehicles and require specialized coverages and claims handling, right? Then why, when asked, do more than half …
