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Sept. 11 Revisited: The Future of the Industry

When the nation awoke on the morning of Tuesday, Sept. 11, little did it know that the events over the next few hours would change its lives forever. Not only were there thousands of lives lost and injured, but many …

A Year Later, Industry Takes Stock of Itself

When the nation awoke on the morning of Tuesday, Sept. 11, little did it know that the events over the next few hours would change its lives forever. Not only were there thousands of lives lost and injured, but many …

MGA’s Stay a Step Ahead with the Internet

In efforts to not only stay a step ahead of the competition but also reduce costs in the long run, many managing general agencies are utilizing the Internet at greater lengths these days. As the nation as a whole spends …

MGA’s Stay a Step Ahead with the Internet

In efforts to not only stay a step ahead of the competition but also reduce costs in the long run, many managing general agencies are utilizing the Internet at greater lengths these days. As the nation as a whole spends …

Programs, Beacons of Stability in Tumultuous Markets

Now that the hard market has firmly set, it’s no secret that more and more standard property and casualty insurance carriers are seeking to stem losses by restricting coverage and revamping underwriting habits. As in previous periods of reduced capacity, …

Programs, Beacons of Stability in Tumultuous Markets

Now that the hard market has firmly set, it’s no secret that more and more standard property and casualty insurance carriers are seeking to stem losses by restricting coverage and revamping underwriting habits. As in previous periods of reduced capacity, …

Surplus Lines, The Industry’s Safety Valve

It is a rare occurrence today, but not so long ago tying down the safety valve was viewed as an acceptable way to improve a steam boiler’s performance when demand peaked. The objective was to increase the boiler’s output to …

Surplus Lines, The Industry’s Safety Valve

It is a rare occurrence today, but not so long ago tying down the safety valve was viewed as an acceptable way to improve a steam boiler’s performance when demand peaked. The objective was to increase the boiler’s output to …

Surplus Directory Prints Success for Agents, Wholesalers

Having serviced the Excess and Surplus Lines’ community for a quarter century, Insurance Journal’s Excess & Surplus Directory continues its role in providing the latest markets for agents and wholesalers. “For a number of years we’ve had the print directory …

Surplus Directory Prints Success for Agents, Wholesalers

Having serviced the Excess and Surplus Lines’ community for a quarter century, Insurance Journal’s Excess & Surplus Directory continues its role in providing the latest markets for agents and wholesalers. “For a number of years we’ve had the print directory …

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