Articles by Chad Hemenway, Don Jergler, Andrew G. Simpson and Andrea Wells

Chad is National News Editor at Insurance Journal. He has been covering the insurance industry since 2007, reporting on trends and coverage in most lines of insurance as well as natural catastrophes, modeling, regulation, legislation, and litigation. Chad can be reached at chemenway@wellsmedia.com
Simpson is a freelance writer and editor. He retired as Chief Content Officer for Wells Media Group in July, 2022 after 18 years with the company.
Andrea Wells is vice president of content for Wells Media Group Inc., overseeing coverage for its multiple print and digital platforms. She is a veteran insurance journalist with more than 20 years’ experience covering the property/casualty industry. She has won several awards from the American Society of Business Publication Editors (ASBPE), including awards for original research for her work on Insurance Journal’s annual salary survey of retail insurance agencies and its annual survey of young insurance agents. She can be reached at: awells@wellsmedia.com.

10 Emerging Risks & Markets to Know About

Insurance Journal examined industries experiencing changes and a few challenges due to economic forces, tough insurance market conditions, and societal pressure. Here are 10 industry sectors that could see new and emerging risks in 2023 and beyond. Cyber Complexities It …

Jumping Auto Carriers

Historic rate increases in the auto insurance line are moving consumers to jump ship and switch carriers, according to a J.D. Powers recent report. Shopping for auto insurance is now at an all-time high. The 12.1% shopping rate observed in …

100 Years Young

This year marks the 100th anniversary of Insurance Journal’s flagship print magazine. While some say print is dead, we know better. We still love seeing words on paper, just as songwriters like to hear their lyrics sung. And, fortunately, apparently …

Holiday Cheer, Insurance Style

2023 is a BIG year for Insurance Journal. We turn 100 years old! To begin our 100th anniversary celebration, we are launching our first-ever holiday album. Yes, that’s right! The first single — “O Property O Casualty” — launched in …

Business Leaders: Be Prepared

Despite a majority of global business leaders expecting a recession within the next year, many still have a positive outlook on the economy. Some leaders even reported feeling very prepared heading into a recession. According to Aon’s 2022 Executive Risk …

Women Leaders

Women are leaving top roles in U.S. firms at higher rates than ever before. Women leaders are switching jobs at higher rates than men in leadership, too, according to “Women in the Workplace 2022, ” the largest study on the …

Agency E&O Premiums Rise Again; 3 Years in a Row, More Agencies Report Paying More for E&O Coverage

Agency errors and omissions premiums have risen on average for three years in a row, according to Insurance Journal’s annual Agency E&O survey. Some 70.5% of respondents saw an increase in their agency E&O renewal premium in 2022. That’s up …

On the Road: Tough Trucking Market Brings Challenges, Opportunities for Specialists

The demand for transportation services remains strong and experts believe that trend will continue throughout 2023. That’s good news for transportation insurance experts. At the same time, the trucking sector today faces challenges, including ongoing driver shortages, rising operational costs, …

Cyber, Again

Cyber remains the top concern in the technology risk category, with 28% of UK and U.S. respondents listing the issue as their number one risk in 2022, according to a recent survey by Beazley. But the insurer notes that this …

Cyber Claims Down But Still Remain Top Concern

Cyber threats were the top concern for business decision-makers for the third time in four years, according to a recent survey. But overall claims have trended down, at least for the cyber insurer and cybersecurity firm, Coalition. According to the …