China’s Top Financial Regulator Rejects ‘State Monopoly’ Criticism January 21, 2021 China’s top financial regulator dismissed claims the nation is distorting its economy through “state monopoly capitalism” as pressure grows on...
Trump Order Allows Government to Block Use of U.S. Cloud Services in Foreign Countries January 21, 2021 By Jamie Tarabay On his last full day in office, President Donald Trump signed an executive order the White House said was aimed...
Maryland Insurance Agencies Accuse Erie Insurance of Discriminatory Practices January 21, 2021 By Elizabeth Blosfield Three Maryland independent insurance agencies contracted with Erie Insurance have filed complaints with the Maryland Insurance Administration alleging Erie engaged...
French Car Rental Firm’s Credit Insurance Woes Send Warning to Speculators January 21, 2021 By Irene García Pérez A failed attempt to settle debt insurance on a struggling French car-rental company is the latest blow to the $9...
Japan’s Automakers Adding Safety Technology for Often-Isolated Older Drivers January 21, 2021 By Shiho Takezawa Automakers in Japan, where almost 30% of the population is 65 or older, are taking the lead on adapting cars...
Bage Appointed CEO at MAX Insurance in Kansas January 21, 2021 Overland Park, Kansas-based MutualAid eXchange (MAX) has named Dr. Lisa Bage, currently chief operating officer at MAX, as CEO and...
Alera Group Acquires CSNW Benefits in Oregon January 21, 2021 Alera Group has acquired CSNW Benefits in Portland, Ore. The CSNW Benefits team will continue serving clients in their existing...
Poms & Associates in California Adds Fontelieu and Toland January 21, 2021 Poms & Associates has added Ed Fontelieu and Jason Toland to the commercial insurance production team. Fontelieu and Toland will...
2020 Could Make 2021 the Year of Insurance Agency E&O Lawsuits January 21, 2021 By Andrew G. Simpson Insurance agents and brokers should prepare for a big agency errors and omissions (E&O) litigation wave to crash their shores...
Why Now May Be the Best Time to Start an Insurance Agency: Viewpoint January 21, 2021 By Tony Caldwell Starting an independent insurance agency, or any business, is a risky proposition. You’re moving from a secure position with a...