Articles by Allen Laman

Insurtechs’ Approach to Wildfire Insurance: Part III – Faura

While the Los Angeles wildfires inch closer toward containment, estimates of insured losses continue to creep higher. CoreLogic said the industry price tag of the Palisades and Eaton fires could land between $35 billion and $45 billion. Moody’s RMS, in …

Insurtechs’ Approach to Wildfire Insurance: Part II – Kettle

While the Los Angeles wildfires inch closer toward containment, estimates of insured losses continue to creep higher. CoreLogic said the industry price tag of the Palisades and Eaton fires could land between $35 billion and $45 billion. Moody’s RMS, in …

Insurtechs’ Approach to Wildfire Insurance: Part I – Delos

While the Los Angeles wildfires inch closer toward containment, estimates of insured losses continue to creep higher. CoreLogic said the industry price tag of the Palisades and Eaton fires could land between $35 billion and $45 billion. Moody’s RMS, in …

Claims Satisfaction Leaders Reveal Secrets to Success

What is the secret to an insurance claims experience that satisfies customers? For years, J.D. Power has conducted surveys and curated lists recognizing insurers that succeed at providing satisfactory claims experiences. Carrier Management recently asked claims leaders at two of …

Best Agency to Work For – East Bronze Winner: USI Insurance Sevices

USI a ‘Well-Oiled Machine’ in Year 30 A thirtieth birthday marks a key milestone in a person’s life. It’s the age when crashing on your friend’s couch is no longer an acceptable sleeping arrangement, and when every bend of the …

Best Agency to Work For – South Central Silver Winner: G&G

G&G Independent Insurance has cracked the code. For the fifth straight year, G&G has been named a finalist in Insurance Journal’s Best Agencies to Work For competition. Five straight years of praise coming from inside the Fayetteville, Arkansas-based agency’s walls. …

Verisk: A Shift to More EVs on The Road Could Have Far-Reaching Impacts

What emerging risks could electric vehicles present as they become more widespread? Experts at Verisk recently explored the current EV landscape and hypothesized what insurance concerns the vehicles could prompt in the future. During a webinar presentation, Greg Scoblete, a …

Best Agency to Work For – East Silver Winner: Deland, Gibson

Investing in Employees Is a Priority at Deland, Gibson As Deland, Gibson Insurance Associates Inc. (DG) approaches its 125-year anniversary, the Massachusetts-based independent agency is expanding its footprint and revenue. DG is also continuing its tradition of treating employees right. …

Best Agency to Work For – East Gold Winner: Mackoul Risk Solutions

At Mackoul Risk Solutions, ‘Employees Come First’ Instead of becoming a major league umpire, Ed Mackoul chose to help his father build an insurance empire. Ed wasn’t sure how his life would turn out before joining Mackoul & Associates in …

USI a ‘Well-Oiled Machine’ in Year 30

A thirtieth birthday marks a key milestone in a person’s life. It’s the age when crashing on your friend’s couch is no longer an acceptable sleeping arrangement, and when every bend of the back becomes accompanied by a sigh or …