California isn’t just a warm place to live, which is often the case even in winter, but it turns out the state is considered a “judicial hellhole.” The American Tort Reform Foundation issued its annual “Judicial Hellholes” report as 2013 …
In 2013, Insurance Journal readers flocked to news about insurance carriers (Travelers, Berkshire, Liberty Mutual, Tower and others) making moves, changes in Obamacare, the fate of federal flood insurance reforms and storm forecasters coming up short. The following is a …
Skilled Labor Shortage and Lax Safety Could Injure Construction Insurance Market For agents and brokers serving the contractors and subcontractors market that barely scraped by during the recession, the year 2013 brought some improvement and the new year 2014 promises …
Imagine not being able to read this article, or the directions on a medicine bottle, or the menu at a restaurant. For 32 million Americans, being unable to read is a daily reality, according to the U.S. Department of Education. …
It’s that time of year again – the time of year when many consider giving gifts to family, friends, co-workers and those in need. But giving is not about the time of year. Giving is a way of life – …
Insurers, agents, brokers and state regulators welcome modernization and improvements in the current regulation of insurance, but are not so welcoming of changes that might invite regulation by the federal government. The U.S. Treasury’s Federal Insurance Office (FIO) yesterday released …
The independent agency system is strong and getting stronger. Thanks to a focus on specialization, investments in technology and staff, as well as strong growth strategies throughout the economic recession, agencies of all sizes are showing increases in profitability today. …
Cellphone use and texting while driving are on the rise along with accessing the internet while driving — and it’s not just young people engaging in these dangerous activities behind the wheel. In its annual research report on distracted driving, …
There’s a new norm in the construction market — a new normal when it comes to measuring growth and opportunity. Construction has made a comeback in certain market segments, said Cam Dickinson, senior vice president of San Francisco, Calif.-based Woodruff-Sawyer’s …
Specializing is one way to get ahead in today’s insurance world. But becoming an expert comes with its own share of risks. Phrases such as “expert” or “specialist” have the potential to raise the level of legal liability for agencies, …
