The Hartford has announced that Liam E. McGee, the former chief executive credited for guiding the financial services firm during the recession, has died. The Hartford, Connecticut, insurance and financial services company announced that McGee died on Feb. 13 of …
Those now running comparison insurance shopping websites believe that they could be helped if Google enters into the business because the giant search engine could draw more attention to buying insurance online. However, they also believe Google would face the …
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The commercial property/casualty insurance market should remain stable and profitable in 2015, according to the Wells Fargo Insurance 2015 Insurance Market Outlook. Abundant market capacity and an improving economy have positioned the commercial insurance industry for an extended soft market …
As an independent insurance agent you’re an expert in many things. You understand the right questions to ask in order to provide the right level of coverage. You know how to overcome price sensitivity by explaining the lowest price isn’t …
Preliminary figures compiled for homeowners show that insurance companies increased their rates by an average of 2.9 percent nationwide in 2014, while renters insurance rates were up 2.3 percent and condominium insurance rates rose 2.4 percent. This is a reduction …
While motorists who commit moving violations typically pay higher auto insurance costs, how much more they pay varies significantly by state, according to a report by an online insurance seller. For example, drivers who receive a DUI charge will pay …
There appears to be little dispute among agents about the importance of going mobile, particularly for younger clients who expect it. What’s in doubt, however, is which mobile applications, or apps, make the most sense for agents to use, both …
The directors and officers liability insurance marketplace continues to be a buyer’s market – with new entrants contributing to the plentiful capacity, competitive pricing and expanded terms, according to industry participants who spoke with Insurance Journal in February at the …
There could be a risk flying under the radar in your client portfolio, one you may believe is satisfactorily covered. You can reveal it by answering a seemingly basic question: how are your clients’ businesses structured? This question matters because …
