Allstate’s Growth Plan Includes Shift in Agent Commissions, Hike in Advertising February 24, 2020 By Mark Hollmer Allstate first disclosed its Transformative Growth Plan in December, an effort to overhaul how it does business, boost efficiency and...
How Costs for Obesity Vary by Industry February 24, 2020 By Andrea Wells Although obese employees incur higher direct and indirect costs, the extent of obesity-related costs tends to be lower in some...
Finding the right balance: Time to get creative with comp February 24, 2020 By Andrea Wells What makes employees happy at work? Is it pay? Is it benefits? Culture, leadership or employee development opportunities? In today’s...
People & Places February 24, 2020 National The Hanover Insurance Group has appointed Matthew S. Mitchell as president of its middle market business. He has been...
Logic & Language, Forms & Facts: Frozen II, The Sequel February 24, 2020 By Bill Wilson For much of the country, ’tis the season to beware of frozen water pipes. In this month’s column, we examine...
Cultivating Your Career by Playing to Your Strengths February 24, 2020 By Pam Machac How satisfied do you feel at your job? If you’re not ranking where you want to be with your insurance...
Declarations February 24, 2020 Fair Report Privilege “The defendants’ statements were privileged; such a privilege cannot be evaded simply by relabeling a deficient claim.”...
Business Moves February 24, 2020 National Tokio Marine, Pure Group Tokio Marine Holdings has completed the acquisition of Privilege Underwriters Inc. and its subsidiaries, known...
Agency Employee Satisfaction Falls Despite Pay Raise February 24, 2020 By Andrea Wells Insurance agency personnel on average made a little more money in 2019 but they were not as happy as they...
Specialty Broker Shares Thoughts on Today’s Marina Market February 24, 2020 Barbara Galgiani has spent her entire career specializing in both recreational and commercial marine industry – marinas, boat yards, hospitality,...