100 Cities Ranked by Home Fire Risk: The Hartford March 14, 2017 By Andrew G. Simpson According to The Hartford Home Fire Index, which ranks 100 cities based on their home fire risk, the top five...
Wholesale Broker Groups NAPSLO, AAMGA Merging to Form WSIA March 8, 2017 By Andrew G. Simpson The insurance industry could soon have a new acronym: WSIA. Introducing the Wholesale and Specialty Insurance Association (WSIA). That’s the...
Why Workers’ Compensation Is Especially Needed Now: Report from WCRI Conference March 6, 2017 By Andrew G. Simpson After decades of managing costs for employers, it’s time for workers’ compensation professionals and public policymakers to turn their attention...
Why Bundling Policies Is Both Good and Bad for Insurers March 6, 2017 By Andrew G. Simpson Marketers love to bundle products for good reason. Bundling encourages consumers to buy more. However, new research suggests it’s not...
Workers’ Compensation Could Pay If Obamacare Replacement Falls Short March 2, 2017 By Andrew G. Simpson The workers’ compensation system could end up feeling some pain if changes to health care and other social insurance programs...
On-Demand Homeshare Insurer Slice Enters 5 More States March 1, 2017 By Andrew G. Simpson Slice Labs Inc., a technology startup featuring an on-demand insurance platform for people who share or rent their homes, is...
State Farm Lost $7 Billion on Auto in 2016 March 1, 2017 By Andrew G. Simpson State Farm joined the ranks of property/casualty insurers reporting challenges in their auto insurance line of business. State Farm said...
The Hidden Cost of Bundling Insurance Policies February 22, 2017 By Andrew G. Simpson Marketers love to bundle products and for good reason. Bundling encourages consumers to buy more. However, new research suggests that...
How Digital Distribution Tools from IVANS Marry Agents, Carriers and Appetites February 21, 2017 By Andrew G. Simpson and Susanne Sclafane “Looking for a professional agent in the Chicago area who is in good financial shape, wants a long-term relationship, and...
Auto Insurers Dispute Consumer Report on Tactics Used in No-Fault Accidents February 20, 2017 By Andrew G. Simpson A national consumer group has charged that innocent drivers in most states are being forced to pay more for auto...