November 2, 2020
The coronavirus pandemic has put millions of Americans out of work. But many of those still working are fearful, distressed and stretched thin. Anew survey by The Associated Press-NORC Center for Public Affairs Research reports that one-quarter of U.S. workers …
November 2, 2020
The agency errors and omissions liability market has enjoyed stable market conditions for years. But that could be changing as agents and their insureds attempt to balance emerging risks in a changing insurance market. The year 2020 has seen changes …
October 19, 2020
The COVID-19 pandemic continues to alter how we work and live across the globe. It is also altering claims trends and risk exposures. According to a new report, Covid-19 – Changing Claims Patterns, from Allianz Global Corporate & Specialty (AGCS), …
October 19, 2020
The Continuing Struggle to Bring Collaboration and Connection to P/C Agencies, Carriers and Vendors Technology is helping the insurance industry in many ways. Technology is helping insurers to better understand the risks they take when insuring homes and businesses. Technology …
October 5, 2020
The hotel industry was one of the first industries affected when COVID-19 forced the travel industry into standstill, and many predict it will also be one of the last industries to recover. Even as travel has ticked up slightly since …
October 5, 2020
From standup comedy and acting gigs to selling insurance – not the typical career path for the everyday independent agency owner but that is how Jeff Arnold, founder of RightSure Insurance Group, this year’s winner of Insurance Journal’s Overall Best …
October 5, 2020
The pandemic has brought to light the importance of having the right protections in place, especially those that protect life and health. According to The Hartford’s Future of Benefits Study, some 40% of U.S. workers now say they will consider …
September 30, 2020
Insurance professionals in the surplus lines sector are busy. Busy adapting to a changing business world during COVID-19. Busy adapting to a changing property/casualty market where standard lines insurers are steadfastly shedding undesirable accounts. Busy adapting to a market that …
September 21, 2020
The coronavirus pandemic has taken its toll on just about everyone in today’s workforce, but younger employees may be facing the greatest burden when it comes to stress. Gen Z employees – those born starting in 1995 – were three …
September 7, 2020
Teen drivers and drivers 65 years and older – two age groups at a higher risk of being involved in an automobile accident – are more likely to be driving vehicles that are less safe, putting them at even higher …