One industry segment ideal for the program market and somewhat immune to the effects of a battered economy is the fast-food, multi-unit restaurant franchise industry, the experts say. The larger a company grows, the slower its rate of growth. But …
A new technology that allows users to track a driver’s mobile phone usage could give fleet managers another tool in the battle against distracted driving. Cellcontrol, the maker of technology to stop distracted driving, says DriveID can block anyone who …
Four percent of U.S. adults nodded off or fell asleep at least once while driving in the previous month. You’ve been there. The midnight call from an important client that just experienced a devastating loss. Or the sick child who …
The workers’ compensation market is seeing encouraging signs. Premiums grew for the second consecutive year, the combined ratio declined and claim frequency continued to improve at a pace slightly greater than its long-term historic rate of decline. In 2012, the …
Mobility technology is changing the way the insurance industry operates. But when it comes to working on the go, nothing is as important as mobile device applications. But what apps do independent agents use most? What apps are the most …
Doctors do it. Kindergarteners do it. Should insurers do it? Despite the prevalence of apologies in our society — think Lance Armstrong, Tiger Woods, Mel Gibson and Bill Clinton — the idea of offering an apology as a result of …
The incoming president of the American Association of Managing General Agents (AAMGA) is no newcomer to insurance. He has some 40 years of experience under his belt. Frank Mastowsi founded his family-run managing general agency — named after his children …
The road to becoming a successful independent insurance agent is not always easy. The economy and often volatile property/casualty insurance market cycle are just two of the potholes agents must maneuver. Young agents in particular face the added burden — …
Guns are big business. Just ask some insurance brokers. According to a report on InsuranceJournal.com, proposals to change state and federal gun laws is having an unintended effect on the gun insurance market – unprecedented growth. Experts in this segment …
Mobility technology is changing the way the insurance industry operates. And when it comes to working on the go, nothing is as important as mobile device applications. But what apps do independent agents use most? What apps are the most …
