Today, it’s all about doing more with less. But how do insurance agencies increase productivity while decreasing expenses? For many agencies, technology solutions are critical. If the focus in the first half of the year was pulling back, digging in …
Professional Program Insurance Brokerage of Novato, Calif., has a new program for Graphic Designers. This professional liability coverage is offered through an “A” rated carrier. Four levels of liability coverage are available and they include $100,000; $250,000, $500,000 or $1 …
The UK’s Met Office, in cooperation with the government, has published a detailed and interactive map, illustrating the global consequences of failing to keep temperature increases to less than 2°C [3.6° F]. The map was developed “using the latest peer-reviewed …
It’s time again for Insurance Journal to find out what’s been going on with Insurance Agents’ Errors & Omissions Insurance. IJ’s annual survey solicits the experiences and opinions of property/casualty insurance agents on Agency E&O markets, pricing, underwriting, risk management …
The Hartford Steam Boiler Inspection and Insurance Co. says it’s the first carrier to enable independent agents and brokers to quote monoline equipment breakdown policies directly from their Vertafore agency management systems. Hartford Steam Boiler said the change will speed …
William T. (Bill) Budde has been named vice president, Client Services and Solutions at Naperville, Ill.-based Insurance Information Technologies Inc. (INSTEC). Budde has more than 25 years of experience with insurance companies such as Zurich and USF&G, global service providers …
When it comes to workplace relationships, the general advice is to keep your distance. After all, friendships can be tested by a number of different issues in the workplace. But the people we see every day at work often become …
Let’s turn the tables this issue and instead of regurgitating our own or somebody else’s opinion, let’s take a look at yours. Insurance Journal carries a regular poll on its Web site. We ask questions on agency management, markets, the …
Brian Duperreault, president and CEO of Marsh & McLennan Cos. Inc., has extended his employment with MMC through January 2014. Duperreault has held this position since January 2008. Prior to joining MMC, Duperreault served as CEO and later chairman of …
Unisource Program Administrators (UPA), a workers’ compensation wholesaler headquartered in Oklahoma City, has expanded services to all 50 states. In addition, the company named Barbara Drollinger, a 20-year workers’ compensation expert, vice president of strategic relations. Drollinger previously served as …
