Monthly Archives: <span>May 2024</span>

Is an ESOP in Your Future? Don’t Overlook This Valuable Succession-Planning Tool

2024 marks 50 years since Congress passed legislation codifying the tax benefits of employee stock ownership plans (ESOPs). Senator Russell Long, then chairman of the Senate Finance Committee, personally saw to it that ESOPs received favorable treatment in the Employee …

Declarations

E&S Momentum “As far as we can see, the momentum for the liability lines continues to be as strong as ever. … To the extent you’re seeing any slowing in the momentum of E&S, it’s likely to be property related.” …

How Do Insurers Define Systemic Cyber Risk?

Systemic cyber risk is being discussed as a growing concern for insurers as technology advances and interconnectivity increases, but how is this risk defined? That may be one of its gray areas. “As you go through different owners of risk …

Film and TV

When it comes to insuring the film and television industry, premiums that skyrocketed in 2020-21 have settled down, according to John Hamby, senior managing director, national entertainment practice leader, Risk Strategies/Dewitt Stern. “Rates seem to have flattened for standard productions, …

The Relevance of Standard Carriers to Commercial Lines

Question: Are standard, admitted, insurance carriers relevant commercial markets? Arthur J. Gallagher stated in their 2020 10K that 50% of the total U.S. commercial property/casualty market is written through alternative markets. An Aon report several years ago placed that number …

People Moves: AXA XL Promotes Riha as Chief Client & Distribution Officer, APAC/Europe

AXA XL Promotes Riha as Chief Client & Distribution Officer, APAC & Europe AXA XL announced that Robert Riha has been appointed as chief client & distribution officer, APAC & Europe, effective July 1. In his new role, Riha will …

Security First Touts 5% Rate Decrease for HO-3, Renters Policies in Florida

Citing the stabilizing impact that legislative reforms have had on the Florida market, Security First Insurance Co. executives this week announced two residential property rate reductions of more than 5%. “For the first time in nine years, we’re going to …

Kansas Governor Cites Competition Concerns While Vetoing Bill for School Gun-Detection Technology

Kansas Gov. Laura Kelly vetoed a measure Wednesday that could have earmarked up to $5 million for gun-detection systems in schools while expressing concern that it could have benefitted only one particular company. Kelly’s line-item veto leaves in place $5 …

Indigenous Consultant Accuses Chicago Blackhawks of Fraud, Sexual Harassment

A consultant the Chicago Blackhawks hired to improve relationships with American Indian tribes has filed a lawsuit accusing the team, its charity foundation and its CEO of fraud, breach of contract and sexual harassment. Nina Sanders filed the civil action …

Inszone Acquires Texas’ JHC Insurance Agency

Inszone Insurance Services announced the acquisition of JHC Insurance Agency, Inc., an independent insurance agency serving the Victoria community and beyond. Rooted in the values of independence and client-focused service, JHC Insurance Agency, Inc. has become a key player in …