P/C Insurers Cautious About Adopting New RMS Hurricane Model May 10, 2011 By Andrew G. Simpson Property/casualty insurers appear to be in no rush to adopt a controversial revised catastrophe model that dramatically raises certain estimates...
Top 10 Risks Facing Business Leaders May 2, 2011 By Andrew G. Simpson Economic risk is the greatest threat today’s business leaders face, followed by legislative and regulatory changes and increased competition. Business...
The Nap Defense May 2, 2011 By Andrew G. Simpson Have you ever had your attention wander during a client presentation, forgotten to recommend a coverage, left an account folder...
Florida Supreme Court Rejects Vicarious Liability for Car Rental Firms April 21, 2011 By Andrew G. Simpson The Florida Supreme Court has ruled that motor vehicle leasing companies in the state cannot be held liable for accidents...
Location, Location, Confidence April 18, 2011 By Andrew G. Simpson Since this is our annual Salary Survey issue, it seems appropriate to address an issue many fear: how to negotiate...
South Carolina Offers Amnesty to Drivers with Suspended Licenses April 15, 2011 By Andrew G. Simpson Thousands of South Carolina drivers will be able to legally get back behind the wheel through a one-week amnesty program...
P/C Industry Depends Too Much on Catastrophe Models, Says Pioneer Clark April 14, 2011 By Andrew G. Simpson Catastrophe models are a great risk management tool for property/casualty insurers but even the person who created the first one...
Jury Finds Rhode Island Not Liable in Newport Cliff Walk Fall April 14, 2011 By Andrew G. Simpson A Newport County Superior Court jury yesterday found the state of Rhode Island is not liable in the personal injury...
Effect of Federal Government Shutdown on Insurance Industry April 8, 2011 By Andrew G. Simpson If Congress fails to pass a budget for the rest of 2011 and the federal government temporarily shuts down, it...
Health of Agents April 4, 2011 By Andrew G. Simpson The role of health insurance agents under the new federal healthcare law is under review, again, by state and federal...