Articles by Jonathan Schwarzberg

Insurance Plays Lead Role in Movies

Americans love movies, and they showed it by purchasing 1.2 billion tickets worth about $10.2 billion at the box office last year. That, of course, means big business for companies that are willing to insure the risks behind these productions. …

Texas Company Develops Up-to-Date Property Data for Insurers

In many ways, insurance is a battle for information. From marketing to underwriting to claims, the ability to know as much as possible about a potential insured, especially for property risks, is vital. With that in mind, Austin, Texas-based BuildFax …

Insurance Plays Key Supporting Role in Movies

Americans love movies, and they showed it by purchasing 1.2 billion tickets worth about $10.2 billion at the box office last year. That, of course, means big business for companies that are willing to insure the risks behind these productions. …

The Hartford’s AARP Program Looking for Agents

The Hartford says it will be increasing the availability of its auto insurance program for members of the American Association of Retired Persons (AARP) by expanding its base of producers. Originally, members of the AARP could only get the car …

Super (Insurance) Coverage for the Super Bowl

They say it’s a game, but it’s really a lot more than that. For football fans, the Super Bowl is every holiday rolled into one, especially when their teams have made the big game. The stuff that dreams are made …

MJ Insurance Launches Golf Program

MJ Insurance has created a product for the golf industry that includes both insurance coverage and risk management. The company’s “Golf Program” offers a variety of coverages, which is important for the range of risks that golf courses face. These …

As User-Based Insurance Takes Off, Towers Watson Steers It Globally

When Towers Watson expanded its user-based insurance (UBI) DriveAbility program beyond the United States in late fall, it wasn’t just based on a whim. Simply put, UBI is taking off. For now, the interest is primarily in personal lines, but …

Schinnerer Launches E&O Policy for Artisan Contractors

Victor O. Schinnerer has created a new errors and omissions product for artisan contractors that includes coverage for faulty workmanship. “We want to offer our artisan contractor policyholders an insurance solution that speaks to their unique exposures. Many artisan contractors …

Publishing Association Launches Insurance Product for Members

Members of the Evangelical Christian Publishers Association (ECPA) will be able to access a new insurance program at the start of the new year. The ECPA has partnered with Ministry Service Group, a division of Market Financial Group, to offer …