‘Competition & Change’ in Commercial Auto, Workers’ Comp November 4, 2019 By Susanne Sclafane Progressive has a competitive edge over long-term players in the commercial auto insurance market and national carriers outpace regionals on...
Commitment to Culture November 4, 2019 By Amy O'Connor Those working for BKS-Partners aren’t just employees – they are referred to as colleagues company-wide, and they really love where...
5 Ways to Protect Small Businesses Against Seasonal Risks November 4, 2019 By Christina S. Villena, Vice President of Loss Control at The Hanover Insurance Group, Inc. In a recent Insurance Journal poll, only 12% of independent agents reported that their small business customers have contacted them...
An Atmosphere of Caring November 4, 2019 By Stephanie K. Jones The employees at the Central Texas-based independent insurance agency, The Nitsche Group, can’t seem to say enough about how proud...
Agency Growth Secrets: To Build Your Sales Team, Grow Your Agency and Change Your World November 4, 2019 By Randy Schwantz Many agencies have a growth rate of 1% to 3%. They have an aging producer force, no systems to drive...
Agency E&O: Risk Rises Along with Rates, Cats and Customer Switching November 4, 2019 By Andrea Wells Agency errors and omissions (E&O) coverage is likely the most important insurance policy an agency purchases. As customer demands rise...
Missouri Court Rulings Conflict with Insurer Right to Intervene Protections November 4, 2019 By Nick Daugherty The Western District of the Missouri Court of Appeals recently issued opinions that effectively strip any practical effect from a...
Court Upholds $2.75M Damage Award Against Businessman in Missouri Arson Lawsuit November 1, 2019 A Missouri appeals court has ruled a Columbia businessman is liable for a $2.75 million civil judgment awarded to a...
Wildfire Season Rages on in Southern California as Thousands Flee November 1, 2019 By Christopher Martin and Brian K. Sullivan A wildfire that erupted overnight near Los Angeles has forced 7,500 people to flee as the tail end of a...
Keystone Pipeline Leaks 383K Gallons of Oil in North Dakota November 1, 2019 By James MacPherson TC Energy’s Keystone pipeline leaked an estimated 383,000 gallons (1.4 million liters) of oil in northeastern North Dakota, state regulators...