Articles by Amy O'Connor

O'Connor is the Southeast editor for Insurance Journal and associate editor of MyNewMarkets.com.

New North Carolina Medical Fees Expected to Save on Work Comp

Revised medical fees approved in February by the North Carolina Industrial Commission and planned to take effect this year are expected to save the state’s workers compensation system $27 million annually, as well as encourage increased access to medical care, …

New North Carolina Medical Fees Expected to Save on Work Comp

Revised medical fees approved in February by the North Carolina Industrial Commission and planned to take effect this year are expected to save the state’s workers’ compensation system $27 million annually, as well as encourage increased access to medical care. …

Google Takes the Wheel

When Google stepped into the insurance ring last month, the industry took note. Some said agents and the insurance industry should be concerned. Others said Google Compare, as the new service is named, is nothing new in the insurance game …

Hot Markets for 2015

Insurance Journal examined industries experiencing changes and expansions in the past year. Here are the top market sectors that just might deliver hot opportunities for agents and brokers in the property/casualty insurance industry in 2015. Construction Overall, construction might be …

Tennessee Weighs Workers’ Compensation ‘Option’ Legislation

Tennessee may soon have its own alternative workers’ compensation insurance through new legislation by Republican lawmakers known as the Tennessee Employee Injury Benefit Alternative. State Sen. Mark Green and Rep. Jeremy Durham introduced Senate Bill 721 and House Bill 0997, …

Compare.com Confirms Partnership with Google Insurance Comparison Site

Online auto insurance comparison site compare.com is now working with Google on its auto insurance compare and buy platform, Google Compare, in California. Andrew Rose, CEO of Virginia-based compare.com, said Google approached his company because it was having trouble attracting …

Google to Face Same Obstacles Selling Insurance Online, Says Overstock’s Byrne

Those now running comparison insurance shopping websites believe that they could be helped if Google enters into the business because the giant search engine could draw more attention to buying insurance online. However, they also believe Google would face the …

Tennessee Lawmakers Introduce Work Comp ‘Option’ Legislation

Tennessee may soon have its own answer to an alternative workers’ compensation insurance option through new legislation by Republican lawmakers known as the Tennessee Employee Injury Benefit Alternative. Tennessee State Senator Mark Green and State Representative Jeremy Durham introduced Senate …

Google to Face Same Obstacles Selling Insurance Online, Says Overstock’s Byrne

Those now running comparison insurance shopping websites believe that they could be helped if Google enters into the business because the giant search engine could draw more attention to buying insurance online. However, they also believe Google would face the …

North Carolina Plans Changes to Captive Program

The first full year of North Carolina’s captive insurance program has “exceeded expectations,” according to a statement from North Carolina Insurance Commissioner Wayne Goodwin. While he’s pleased with the progress, Goodwin nevertheless plans to recommend changes to the law in …