Channel Harvest Survey: Where Do Carriers Fall Short of Agent Expectations? May 21, 2018 There appears to be a misalignment between carrier performance and independent agents’ expectations in both personal and commercial lines. These...
N.Y. Updates Insurance Company Disaster Response, Recovery Plan Requirements May 21, 2018 The New York Department of Financial Services (DFS) has issued updated disaster response and recovery plan requirements for all insurance...
Industry View on Artificial Intelligence and Future Work May 21, 2018 Insurers can seize major growth opportunities by redesigning work, bringing in new talent, and pivoting their existing workforces to work...
People May 21, 2018 Privately held independent insurance broker Lockton named Matt DiGregorio as a senior vice president in its South Florida operation. DiGregorio...
Wildfire Damage to Oklahoma Farms, Ranches Pegged at $26M May 21, 2018 A report from Oklahoma State University says wildfires that scorched western and northwestern parts of the state and killed two...
People May 21, 2018 Kansas City-based independent insurance broker, Lockton, named Said Taiym executive vice president and chief digital officer. Taiym will focus on...
Court Approves Patriot National Bankruptcy, Reorganization May 21, 2018 The bankruptcy and reorganization plan filed by insurance technology and outsourcing firm Patriot National has been approved and the transition...
Insurers Offering Discounts for Tornado-Resilient Oklahoma Homes May 21, 2018 Dozens of insurance companies are now offering discounts to Oklahomans who have built or retrofitted their homes to certain tornado-resilient...
Minnesota Paid Workers’ Comp Claims Drop by Over 50% in 2 Decades May 21, 2018 A recent report shows the number of paid workers’ compensation claims in Minnesota fell 54 percent relative to the number...
Florida: Federal Tax Cuts Spur 1.8% Decrease in Workers’ Comp Rates May 21, 2018 The Florida Office of Insurance Regulation (OIR) has approved a 1.8 percent rate decrease for workers’ compensation insurance in Florida....