Monthly Archives: <span>March 2017</span>

Pennsylvania Court Approves Liquidation of Two Insurance Companies

The Commonwealth Court in Pennsylvania has approved petitions to liquidate Penn Treaty Network America Insurance Company and American Network Insurance Company, with policyholder claims set to be paid through the state guaranty association system subject to statutory limits and conditions. …

My New Markets

Amusement Centers/Devices Market Detail: Anderson & Murison Inc.’s program includes: escape rooms, batting cages, moon bouncers and ball pits on a per device basis. Moon Bouncers are limited to basic cube-shaped jump houses. No combos, obstacles courses, or slides. Available …

How the Industry Can Take the Lead on New Food Safety Risks

The recently finalized Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA)-related FDA Regulations on Sanitary Transportation of Human and Animal Food has the potential to significantly affect risk management strategies employed by food suppliers and transportation companies for years to come. The more …

Steamin’ Hot Markets: Cyber, Sharing Economy, Active Shooter, Construction, Mergers and More

Cyber Sharing Economy, Active Shooter, Construction, Mergers and More Insurance Journal examined industries experiencing changes, challenges, expansions and growth in the past year. For 2017, experts predict the U.S. economy will continue to expand. “Job growth means higher payroll, sales, …

Declarations

Free Speech “The promise of free speech is that even when one holds an unpopular point of view, the state cannot stifle it. The price Americans pay for this freedom is that the rule remains unchanged regardless of who is …

Business Moves

All Risks Ltd., American Management Advisors Inc. All Risks Ltd. has announced the acquisition of American Management Advisors Inc. (AMA). Terms of the transaction were not disclosed. Following the acquisition, Janet Smith-Hogeland, President of American Management Advisors Inc., and the …

Industry Disruption and the Future of Talent: The Jacobson Group’s David Coons

From smart TVs and live streaming turning the entertainment industry on its head, to mobile health monitoring systems that are revolutionizing the way patients interact with their doctors, disruption is changing the way the world does business. Within insurance, rapid …

Tech Talk: Why Real-Time Binding Delivers Immediate Value

For independent agents, optimum use of technology delivers a multitude of benefits, including streamlined back-office operations and more effective marketing outreach. Yet one benefit, arguably the most powerful, is often overlooked — that of producing tangible and immediate value to …

NetVu’s Kitty Ambers on Making the Case for Innovation

Have you noticed how technology is rapidly eliminating tasks? We can bank remotely or have goods delivered to our doorstep with the click of a mouse. Whether it’s banking, retailing or insurance, nearly every industry is under pressure to improve …

Minding Your Business: Now Is the Time to Get Rid of Outdated Beliefs in the Agency

Quick, what color is a yield sign? Many adults, especially those more than 50 years old will say unequivocally that a yield sign is yellow and black. The image is so clear in their mind. Well, the yield sign is …