Small business owners are optimistic about their future with 71% expecting revenue increases in 2024, according to Q3 2023 MetLife & U.S. Chamber of Commerce Small Business Index. The survey found that 42% of small businesses say they plan to …
Employee stress is on the rise as families and workers navigate higher prices, uneven wage growth and record credit card debt. According to PwC’s 2023 Employee Financial Wellness Survey, 60% of full-time employees surveyed say that finances are the top …
The U.S. homeowners insurance segment has been hit with three consecutive years of net underwriting losses as a result of above-average numbers of natural catastrophes, inflationary pressures and elevated reinsurance costs. These market headwinds have led AM Best to revise …
Homeowners insurance costs are on the rise and that trend doesn’t seem to be slowing down. According to S&P Global, homeowners insurance rose nearly 11% between 2021 and 2022. That could be one reason why many homeowners are delaying home …
The search for good talent continues throughout the insurance industry. Those organizations offering flexibility in work schedules, such as work-from-home and hybrid work options, will win in today’s competitive market, according to a new report by Integrated Benefit Institute. IBI’s …
This year marks the 19th annual publication of Insurance Journal’s Top 100 Independent Agencies special report. One significant trend — the vast majority of firms (84 firms) in the Top 100 saw notable increases in total property/casualty revenue from 2021 …
Challenges to corporate climate commitments, claims about product attributes, overstated investments or support for climate action, and failure to disclose climate risks are on the rise and hitting some courts today, according to a new report, which states that ‘climate-washing’ …
Auto insurance rates are rising and that is leading consumers to look at usage-based insurance (UBI) options to help defray some costs. About one third of auto insurance customers in the U.S. reported a rate increase in the past year, …
The construction industry is critical to our nation’s economy. It is also one of the country’s largest industries, employing nearly 11.8 million people in 2022. But for more than a decade, construction has struggled to recruit and retain enough workers …
Finding a job that you love with the opportunity to build a financially rewarding career is certainly possible. However, maintaining a balance between the career you love, and life, can sometimes be challenging. But what role do managers play in …
