Caution Advised “I encourage New Yorkers to exercise caution when disclosing sensitive personal information.” — New York Attorney General Barbara D. Underwood warned in a press release announcing that a Manhattan man has been convicted of engaging in two separate …
I was so intrigued by McKinsey & Company’s “Women in the Workplace 2018” study that I decided to flip the script for my first column of 2019. From a simple question, “What are opportunities for women in the insurance industry?” …
A poll of small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and micro businesses in the UK shows over half are confused by or even unaware of the rules around the EU’s General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), while more than eight out of …
Jacob Barzivand Paramount Exclusive Insurance Services Inc. | Encino, California Jacob Barzivand started working as an insurance producer right after college at the age of 20. Now, at just 26, he’s built a sizable book of business in the transportation …
Once a year, Insurance Journal editors have the pleasure of publishing the very best news in the industry – the news about good deeds given to the community by dedicated insurance industry professionals. We have enjoyed pulling together this special …
On the first day of Christmas, the agency owner said to staff: “Our growth was phenomenal this year, thanks to you.” On the second day of Christmas, the agency owner said to staff: “Everyone will get a percentage bonus based …
When we think about giving, we think about people and organizations going all out and making big splashes around the world. Yet, many in the insurance world, do their giving quietly and in their neighborhood. That’s the case with one …
Interest in corporate social responsibility (CSR) has grown substantially in recent years. What used to be just a recommended business practice is now a mandate for organizations across all industries. Employers clearly see the business benefits of CSR, working to …
Online platforms can foster insurance market transparency and reduce both transaction costs and information asymmetries, factors typically associated with increased competition and societal welfare. However, online insurance platforms also give rise to challenges concerning consumer protection and competition that should …
The U.S. property/casualty insurance industry’s net underwriting income has so far swung from a massive loss in 2017 to substantial profit, according to an A.M. Best report. Carriers booked $3.5 billion in net underwriting income for the first nine months …
