Miller Insurance Principal Agent Christopher Miller says he has found a lot of fulfillment working in the insurance industry and now aims to pass that sense of fulfillment along to others through his work. “Life without purpose isn’t worth much,” …
Is there a link between a cheating spouse and misconduct on the job? One study claims to have found a correlation. According to a new academic study from researchers at the University of Texas at Austin, people who cheat on …
Include Salary Information in Postings Influencing candidates to apply for your job starts with addressing their biggest question mark. 98% of job seekers and employees say it is helpful to see salary ranges in job listings. Candidates experience a more …
Intellectual property (IP) is an area of risk that is underinsured and one that presents interesting opportunities for agents and brokers, according to Erik Alsegard, Intellectual Property practice leader for CFC Underwriting. IP risk is growing and so too will …
The phrase “climate change” is not one a lot of people want to bring up at the dinner table at family reunions. It is fraught with often-divisive ideological connotations, yet it does reflect the fact that weather is undeniably changing …
For the past several years, diversity and inclusion (D&I) has been a prominent topic of discussion within the insurance industry. However, while most companies understand that diversity is good for business, many have not made D&I initiatives a priority until …
National Altamont Capital Partners, Topa Insurance Group Altamont Capital Partners has signed a definitive agreement to acquire Calabasas, Calif.-based Topa Insurance Group from its long-time owner, Topa Equities Ltd. The transaction is subject to customary closing conditions, including receipt of …
The 2018 Verizon Data Breach Investigations Report cited that 58% of cyberattack victims were small businesses, and the 2019 Symantec Internet Threat Report™ stated that employees working at small businesses were “more likely” to be targeted by email threats (e.g., …
Ticking Time Bomb “Without strengthening safety regulations, America’s natural gas pipeline infrastructure remains a ticking time bomb.” — Massachusetts Senator Edward Markey, commenting on a bill unveiled in April by members of the Massachusetts congressional delegation aimed at strengthening pipeline …
There’s been a barrage of insurtech products hitting the market for several years now, creating confusion for some agency owners trying to decipher what is relevant to them, how to implement these products and whether to wait for new agency …
