The industry is continuing to experience a candidate-driven market and attractive compensation packages are playing a crucial role. While it will always be significant, money is not the only factor driving candidates. Non-monetary elements such as career development opportunities, relocation …
Texas has increased the eligibility of military spouses to be licensed as a surplus lines agent in the state, according to the Surplus Lines Stamping Office of Texas (SLTX). Under new rules adopted by the Texas Department of Insurance that …
Digital transformation is making it possible for the insurance industry to engage customers with personalized interactions that lead to products and services tailored to their individual insurance needs. Unfortunately, the industry isn’t exactly made up of a bunch of early …
The Arkansas Insurance Department’s Consumer Services Division (CSD) recovered $3,005,606 for consumers in 2019, the department said. Recoveries are dollar amounts recovered in excess of the amounts initially offered by insurance companies. CSD closed 2,320 cases in 2019 while receiving …
It’s hard to find a needle in a haystack, unless you know what you are looking for The very best agencies that are committed to hiring new producers, who have senior leaders dedicated to recruiting, a bevy of internal resources …
The most popular “Ask the Insurance Recruiter” article in 2019 was July’s Partner or Pariah? 5 Hacks to Improve Your Experience Working with Recruiters. This was inspired by the negative reports I hear from insurance organizations about working with search …
The business of operating a farm has evolved significantly in the past several years. It’s not just about planting, caring for, harvesting and selling crops. It’s often about other ways that the land can be used. It may be family-friendly …
Personal Umbrella – High Risk Drivers Market Detail: Indemnity Excess & Surplus Agency Inc. (www.ies-xs.com) offers personal umbrellas for high risk drivers. Eligible risks include operators with up to three violations and/or two accidents; operators of all ages; unlimited number …
A University of California at Berkeley study has found that a “reference pricing model” — comparing brand name and generic medications and adjusting co-pays to encourage patients to choose the lowest cost drugs — delivers “significant cost-savings that increase over …
Dogs specially trained by the federal government’s Agricultural Research Service scientists have proven to be the most efficient way to detect huanglongbing — also known as citrus greening — according to a paper published in the Proceedings of the National …
