Articles by Amy O'Connor

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

AmWINS Group Benefits Enhances International Travel Insurance

AmWINS Group Benefits has launched a newly enhanced No Borders, a suite of international benefit products providing coverage for international assignees and for those living and traveling abroad for work or leisure. AmWINS Group Benefits provides a patient advocacy service …

Underwriters Address Political Risk Exposures in Wake of Crisis

The civil and political unrest in Egypt and other parts of the Middle East and North Africa have brought to light how vital political risk coverage is — regardless of the country in which a company has operations. Roger Schwartz, …

Japan’s Tragedy a Reminder of Need for Business Interruption Insurance

The human, social and economic devastation in Japan from the massive earthquake and tsunami is overwhelming and business losses are just beginning to be tallied. Companies in the United States that purchase products or supplies from Japanese companies or have …

Despite Event Coverage Market Downturn, Experts Find Ways to Remain Competitive

The slow economy and extreme scrutiny of business frivolities has hurt the event coverage class as companies scale down the events they put on or cut back on events altogether. Event producers and non-profits have been hit particularly hard by …

Underwriters Address Political Risk Exposures in Wake of Crisis

The civil and political unrest in Egypt and other parts of the Middle East and North Africa have brought to light how vital political risk coverage is — regardless of the country in which a company has operations. Roger Schwartz, …

Increase in Temporary Staffing Business Signals Economic Recovery

For many businesses, 2010 was a year of transition. Companies began to pickup the pieces of the economic downturn and were cautiously optimistic by bringing on temporary staff to help, rather than hire permanent employees. Experts say that’s a good …

Increase in Temporary Staffing Business Signals Economic Recovery

For many businesses, 2010 was a year of transition. Companies began to pick up the pieces of the economic downturn and were cautiously optimistic by bringing on temporary staff to help out rather than hire permanent employees. Experts say that’s …

Restaurants Rebound: Insurance Market Heats Up

It is no secret that the restaurant industry has been in a slump. As families have cut back on eating out, restaurants have suffered three straight years of a decline in business: -.2 percent in 2010, -2.8 percent in 2009 …

Increase in Temporary Staffing Business Signals Economic Recovery

For many businesses, 2010 was a year of transition. Companies began to pick up the pieces of the economic downturn and were cautiously optimistic by bringing on temporary staff to help out rather than hire permanent employees. Experts say that’s …

Public Entities Forced to Adjust Sails in Fiscal Storm

State and municipal governments are facing tight budgets and many are having difficulty paying for their police, fire, schools and services. Where the municipalities can’t cut back, however, is on insurance. “Budget deficits have been a big issue but I …