Industry hopes for disaster solutions, federal terrorism insurance extension, regulation reform and more In 2007, buyers of insurance reaped in the rewards of a soft insurance market. But for agents and brokers the soft market meant lower premiums, lower commissions …
Some of today’s most successful program managers have pulled the plug on association endorsements. They’re not anti-association but they have decided that these endorsements are not always worth the trouble or extra costs. John McCaffery, director of marketing for Conshohocken, …
The surplus lines industry is never boring, never plain and certainly never black and white. Often dubbed as the innovator of new insurance products, the industry could even be considered colorful when it comes to the breadth and scope of …
Exclusive Video Living, Breathing and Insuring Golf, Take 1: Golf in the Family Indiana insurance agent Ron Smith has been playing golf since he could “breathe.” His father loved the game. His brothers love the game. His entire family loves …
All in the family: Hoosiers pride themselves on safety and loss prevention practices of a family owned golf course Indiana insurance agent Ron Smith has been playing golf since he could “breathe.” His father loved the game. His brothers love …
We’ve tried to have a little fun with Insurance Journal’s annual Golf & Leisure issue without veering too far off course. But, inevitably, some reality crept in, expanding our editorial coverage to include other hot topics: The effects of Hurricane …
While much of the talk about the current commercial and professional lines market turns to insurers lowering their prices, the soft market is requiring agents to raise their agencies’ level of attention paid to service and revenues to compete. According …
The surplus lines market is not unlike any other segment of the industry. Recruiting and hiring talented young professionals is a top priority. But attracting young college graduates to a small, yet important segment of the insurance industry has proved …
New capacity enters the market, but terms and conditions not easy for many The rest of 2007 will continue to be a difficult time for developers and builders to secure builder’s risk insurance for their projects, at least in catastrophe …
But overall, construction market looks ‘optimistic,’ Willis exec says Today’s construction underwriters and their claim departments may not be following the same blueprint on issues of coverage interpretation for losses involving general liability and property damage claims, says Paul Becker, …
