Is it a bad thing that a larger number of older Americans continue to work past the age of 65? Well some younger Americans think so. A recent poll by The Associated Press-NORC Center for Public Affairs Research found that …
Construction insurance specialists say their insurance market is strong with plenty of capacity and underwriters competing for the best accounts. According to specialists interviewed by Insurance Journal for their assessment of the market, the boom in the construction business has …
When looking to hire a new employee, their previous experience is always a first criteria. Have they worked in insurance? Do they have a least five years’ experience? These are relevant questions to ask. Maybe not so, says Chad Van …
Lilian A. Vanvieldt, senior vice president, educational entities practice leader for Alliant, has spent more than three decades insuring schools across the country. Her book spans from the small school district in Maine that only has two students to Oakland …
The Hilb Group, headquartered in Richmond, Va., has confirmed that three regional executives died in a plane crash near Roatán, Honduras, on Saturday, May 18. Rob Miller, regional leader, Hilb Group – New England, and managing director of Dowling & …
Homeowners are purchasing smart home products at a record pace. Nearly 30 million smart home devices will be sold in 2019, according to the Consumer Technology Association, a 23 percent increase from last year. But a recent study says some …
To say the agency technology space is robust is an understatement. Right now, the industry is seeing an “onslaught of technology available to enable agents and brokers to better manage, not only their business, but also their customer base,” says …
Last year, more than 6,000 pedestrians lost their lives in accidents caused by distracted drivers. And the problem is getting worse by the day thanks to cell phone addicts. According to the third annual Distracted Driving Study by Zendrive, on …
Young agents don’t always feel supported by their elder peers. They say training is sometimes lacking for newbies in the agency world. They don’t see enough diversity in leadership. And they continue to say that technology inside the industry lags …
This issue of Insurance Journal features exclusive results from the 2019 Young Agents Survey where young agents nationwide shared their views on the insurance industry and their experience as an agent (see page 30 for the full report). This issue …
