10 things to Know About Winter Risk December 1, 2014 Standard homeowners and renters policies cover winter-related disasters such as burst pipes, ice dams and wind damage caused by weight...
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Agency Groups Give Independent Insurance Agents ‘Big Agency’ Edge December 1, 2014 By John Tiene Some believe the independent insurance agent may soon be on the endangered species list. Tighter margins and pressure from insurance...
A New Year, A New Congress December 1, 2014 By Nat Wienecke Looking ahead to the next Congress, the Dodd-Frank Act faces renewed scrutiny, including the Financial Stability Oversight Council process and...
Security in the Aftermath of a Tragedy: The Need for a Business Succession Plan December 1, 2014 By Brad Cummins Starting a business is, statistically, a risky enterprise. The vast majority of ventures fail because of delays, poor product development,...
World’s Top 15 Commercial Lines Brokers Write 43% of Business: Finaccord December 1, 2014 The world’s top 15 insurance brokers write more than 43 percent of the commercial lines property/casualty business globally, according to...
Business Moves December 1, 2014 Arthur J. Gallagher, The Titan Group, The Forker Co., SGB-NIA Insurance Arthur J. Gallagher & Co. recently acquired The Titan...
How to Become the Most Effective Salesperson December 1, 2014 By John Graham One seminar leader opened a workshop for property/casualty insurance agents by asking this question: “Why do people buy insurance?” After...
New York Court Shows Leniency in Dismissal of Going-Private Buyout Claim November 30, 2014 By Ellen Rosen A four-page opinion from an appellate court in New York suggests a way to insulate companies and their boards from...
Pickens to Head Insurance Board for West Virginia’s State Agencies November 30, 2014 The West Virginia Board of Risk and Insurance Management is getting a new executive director. The board announced last week...