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.
March 27, 2017
As many as four million truck, bus, delivery and taxi driving jobs could be lost if fully autonomous vehicle technology is adopted in a short period of time, according to a new report. With more than 30 companies—including automakers BMW, …
March 21, 2017
Allianz Research projections show that total global premium income rose to a new record high of 3,650 billion euros ($3.9224 billion U.S. dollars) last year (excluding health insurance). In a year-on-year comparison, the nominal increase – after adjustments to reflect …
March 20, 2017
Surgery patients often go home from the hospital with a prescription for painkillers to take as they recover. But a new study suggests that doctors should also focus on patients who were taking such medicines before their operations. People who …
March 20, 2017
After decades of managing costs for employers, it’s time for workers’ compensation professionals and public policymakers to turn their attention to the needs of injured workers and think of themselves as players in a broader safety net, workers’ comp experts …
March 14, 2017
Those uppity insurtech startups might want to take note: About one of every 15 U.S. homeowners insurance policyholders files a claim each year and these claimants are now giving insurers their highest ever satisfaction ratings. The J.D. Power 2017 U.S. …
March 14, 2017
According to The Hartford Home Fire Index, which ranks 100 cities based on their home fire risk, the top five highest risks are: Detroit, Mich.; Shreveport, La.; Boston, Mass.; Flint, Mich. and Richmond, Va. Cities ranked six through 10 for …
March 8, 2017
The insurance industry could soon have a new acronym: WSIA. Introducing the Wholesale and Specialty Insurance Association (WSIA). That’s the name and acronym for the new wholesale, specialty and surplus lines insurance trade association that would be formed by the …
March 6, 2017
After decades of managing costs for employers, it’s time for workers’ compensation professionals and public policymakers to turn their attention to the needs of injured workers and think of themselves more as players in a broader safety net, workers’ compensation …
March 6, 2017
Marketers love to bundle products for good reason. Bundling encourages consumers to buy more. However, new research suggests it’s not that simple. While bundling gets buyers to buy more, it can also make them less willing to pay more for …
March 2, 2017
The workers’ compensation system could end up feeling some pain if changes to health care and other social insurance programs by Congress and the Trump Administration mean some Americans lose benefits, workers’ compensation professionals were told on Thursday. Replacing Obamacare, …