Articles by Allen Laman

Q3 Net Income Down 30% at The Hartford; $214M in Ian Losses

Compared to the same window last year, net income at The Hartford was down during the third quarter of 2022 – but core earnings were up during what the company’s CEO described as a strong stretch. Third quarter 2022 net …

As Homeowners Rebuild After Ian, a Cooling New Housing Market Drops Material Costs

If Hurricane Ian would have made landfall in Florida, say, six months ago, the costs of reconstruction could have been even higher than the already staggering estimates now coming from the Sunshine State. Inflation is indeed set to bump up …

Good ‘Energy’ Powers Winning Kentucky Agency

From launching in a basement to pulling in more than $135 million in written premiums, Energy Insurance Agency’s rise during the past four decades has been marked by big growth and a deep commitment to employees and customers. EIA recently …

Heffernan Gives Back, Gets Silver Award Recognition

More than three decades ago, Mike Heffernan wrote a simple mission statement. “Have fun. And answer the phone.” Heffernan believed in the value of creating an enjoyable work environment when he launched Heffernan Insurance Brokers in 1988. Today, he still …