Hyperion Insurance Head David Howden on U.S. Expansion by MGA DUAL October 31, 2013 By Charles E. Boyle David Howden, the chief executive of the London-based Hyperion Insurance Group, founded the company in 1994, “as a business to...
Zurich Insurance Says ‘Confident’ on Profitability Measure October 31, 2013 By Carolyn Bandel Zurich Insurance Group AG, Switzerland’s biggest insurer [3rd largest in Europe], said it is still “confident” its non-life unit can...
Swiss Re Sees Emerging Market Construction Boosting Premiums October 31, 2013 By Carolyn Bandel Swiss Re Ltd., the world’s second-biggest reinsurer, estimates $43 trillion in infrastructure investments related to urbanization in emerging markets through...
Rusbuldt on McKinsey 4: Trusted Choice, CAP as Part of Agents’ Internet Strategy October 31, 2013 By Andrew G. Simpson Bob Rusbuldt, president and CEO of the Independent Insurance Agents and Brokers of America – the Big “I”- takes issue...
New Jersey Gov. Christie Helps Towns Mark Sandy Anniversary October 30, 2013 By Wayne Parry On the anniversary of Superstorm Sandy, New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie toured the state Tuesday to celebrate New Jersey’s progress...
Many Sandy-Displaced N.J. Residents Dissatisfied With Insurers: Survey October 30, 2013 A new survey of New Jersey residents who have been displaced from their homes because of Superstorm Sandy shows many...
The Ins and Outs of Buying and Selling Insurance Agencies October 30, 2013 By Stephanie K. Jones Buyer demand for available independent agencies is greater than the supply and it’s been that way for years, according to...
New York Creating Gas Reserve to Prevent Shortages During Emergencies October 30, 2013 New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo says New York is creating the nation’s first state gasoline reserve to prevent shortages during...
ACE Bermuda Launches New CODA Premier D&O Policy October 30, 2013 ACE Bermuda has launched a new CODA Premier directors and officers liability policy. The CODA Premier policy offers personal asset...
Good Alignment Between All Parties Benefits Insurance Agency Buyout October 30, 2013 By Stephanie K. Jones Situation: A majority partner wants to sell the agency; the rest of the partners don’t. What to do? Gaylon Brown...