Articles by Andrea Wells

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.

Protecting Workers: Safety & Health

Today’s busy construction sites need to manage risk for the whole worker, says Roger Cornett, president of CSDZ, a Holmes Murphy company, based in Minneapolis, Minnesota. “The most important thing to CSDZ and Holmes Murphy is that our clients’ employees …

Executive Excess

The CEO-worker pay gap at low-wage corporations grew even wider in 2021. That’s according to a new report by the Institute for Policy Studies, which revealed stats on how low-wage corporations have continued to pump up CEO pay during the …

Role of the Construction Agent and Broker

The role of the independent agent and broker is changing along with the construction sector. Going forward, construction clients need a specialist that understands the risks. This is not a segment for generalists, construction insurance specialists say. “I think there …

Cyber Hygiene Confidence Low, Again

Nearly three quarters of global cyber risk decision makers recently surveyed said their company experienced at least one cyberattack in the past year and while these attacks have spurred more investment in cyber risk mitigation efforts, just 3% rated their …

Schools and Underwriters Do Their Cyber Security Homework

Since Remote Classes, $1 Million Ransomware Claims Have Become the Norm The overall number of cyberattacks fell by more than half in 2021 for K-12 schools but the number of ransomware attacks is on the rise. According to a report …

Small Biz Ups and Downs

Small businesses are the heart of America but today’s economic rollercoaster is a tough ride to handle. According to a recent survey by Next Insurance, small businesses are feeling stressed and frustrated by the state of the economy and inflation. …

New Working World

The world of work is experiencing a transformation driven by the pandemic’s ability to reshape the employment landscape, dominate economic activity and revolutionize the workforce. That’s according to a recently released global study by ADP Research Institute, which identifies emerging …

Nursing Malpractice Coverage Brings Peace of Mind

Health care is a highly complex and ever-changing environment that can lend itself to high-risk, and life-threating, situations. Healthcare professionals, including nursing professionals, can make mistakes so having the appropriate malpractice coverage in place is crucial. While healthcare facilities must …

Workers’ Comp: A Shining Star in the P/C Sky, But the Future Is Less Bright as Workforce Changes

Workers’ compensation continues to be the shining star in the property/casualty insurance market. Despite a 9% decline in direct premiums written to $44.3 billion, and a combined ratio in 2020 (91.1%) that was just a few points higher than 2019 …

Young Agents Remain Optimistic About Career Choice But Concerned About Economy

Editor’s Note: To view the complete results of the 2022 Young Agents Survey and corresponding charts download the full issue at: https://www.insurancejournal.com/magazines/ Young agents are an optimistic bunch when it comes to their career choice and the future of the …