The Closing Window of Opportunity, or Is It? September 7, 2020 By Catherine Oak and William Schoeffler Jr. As merger and acquisition consultants, we wonder how long unusually high EBITDA multiples will be paid by buyers. Most of...
For 60% of Mid-Sized Businesses, Crisis Management Is Key Unmet Need September 7, 2020 Nearly 60% of mid-sized businesses said crisis management remains a top unmet need in terms of reducing risk exposure. At...
S&P Says Underwriting in Lloyd’s Market Continues to Improve September 7, 2020 The Lloyd’s market looks unlikely to turn an underwriting profit in 2020 given the pandemic and hurricane season. However, there...
Recession Provides Fuel for Agency Start-ups September 7, 2020 By Tony Caldwell Starting an independent insurance agency, or any business, is a risky proposition. You’re moving from a secure position with a...
‘All Generalizations Are Dangerous….’ September 7, 2020 By Bill Wilson I love quotations. I’ve collected them for almost 50 years. Over 20 years ago, I published my first book which...
NICB: Towing Scams Prove Costly for Chicagoans, Insurers September 7, 2020 Though perhaps not the absolute worst region in the U.S. for insurance scams involving towing abuses, Chicago-area vehicle owners still...
Changing How We Recruit — The Future of Insurance Post COVID-19 September 7, 2020 By Tracy Thom Typically each spring, a crop of fresh college graduates enters the workforce, making the critical first steps to determine personal...
North Carolina Partially Reopens Indoor Recreational Facilities, Keeps Bars Closed September 4, 2020 By Bryan Anderson Starting Friday, North Carolina will reopen more businesses under a so-called Phase 2.5. The directive announced Tuesday by Democratic Gov....
Hub Acquires Assets of The Employee Benefit Corp., Hollis Companies in Louisiana September 4, 2020 Chicago-based global insurance brokerage HUB International Limited (Hub) has acquired the assets of Hollis Companies L.L.C. (Hollis Companies) and The...
Owners Say Insurance Inadequate to Cover Demolition of Riot-Destroyed Buildings September 4, 2020 By Jim Sams Some commercial property owners whose businesses were torched by rioters are learning that they don’t have enough insurance to clear...