Global Construction Industry Faces Climate Change Challenges, Opportunities: Marsh October 18, 2021 By L.S. Howard By L.S. Howard Climate change and the race to net zero greenhouse gas emissions (net zero) are arguably the greatest...
How Agents Can Help Clients with the State of the Insurance Market October 18, 2021 By Catherine Oak and Bill Schoeffler One of Oak & Associates’ key clients in Oregon, Blake Schellenberg of RPIS wrote a newsletter to their clients outlining...
Amazon Sued by Colorado Warehouse Workers Over COVID-19 Screening Pay October 18, 2021 By Daniel Wiessner Amazon.com Inc. has been accused of violating Colorado state law by failing to pay warehouse workers for time spent undergoing...
How Remote Work Changes Agency Culture October 18, 2021 By Tom Wetzel Remote work is now an accepted practice for both agencies and insurers whether by necessity due to the pandemic or...
Washington Judge Shoots Down Insurance October 18, 2021 Commissioner’s Credit Scoring Ban A judge in Washington in mid-October ruled in favor of the insurance industry’s argument against Washington...
Mining the Hidden Treasure of Your Insurtech Investment October 18, 2021 By Brett Chenail Your agency may have a treasure trove of untapped potential with your unused insurance software. The good news is you...
Michigan Expects New Flood Insurance Rating System Will Lower Premiums; Coastal States Disagree October 18, 2021 While lawmakers from various coastal states are decrying the new flood insurance rating system rolled out by FEMA and the...
New ISO Homeowners Policy Form Update October 18, 2021 By Patrick Wraight The Insurance Services Office (ISO) has unveiled an update to its homeowners’ program. It’s the first update in 11 years,...
USDA: New Insurance Policy Aimed at Helping Small Farms October 18, 2021 The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is rolling out a new insurance option specifically for small farms that sell their...
Pay Compression Creates Challenges for Agencies Hiring Client Service Talent October 18, 2021 By Mary Newgard Dear Mary: Our agency is a regional, independent, privately held broker in the Midwest that has been in business for...