If Fracking Is the Question, Insurers May Ask – What Is the Answer? June 19, 2014 By Stephanie K. Jones When it comes to the use of evolving technologies such as hydraulic fracturing, or fracking, in oil and gas production...
A Smooth Claims Experience Starts with Appropriate Customer Expectations June 18, 2014 By Stephanie K. Jones Want your insurance customers to have a smooth claims experience after a loss? Set appropriate expectations up front and over-deliver...
Top Loss Leaders in the Oil Patch? Commercial Auto, Workers’ Comp June 18, 2014 By Stephanie K. Jones There’s no doubt that new advancements in the practice of hydraulic fracturing, or fracking, are driving the current production boom...
Michigan Bill Limiting Lawsuits Against Insurers Awaits Governor’s Signature June 17, 2014 By Stephanie K. Jones A bill approved by Michigan Legislature that further limits certain consumer lawsuits against insurance companies under the state’s Consumer Protection...
Insurance Capacity for Oil & Gas Is Plentiful but Contract Wording May Be Tricky June 16, 2014 By Stephanie K. Jones The insurance capacity is there to cover the risks associated with the current oil and gas boom in Texas and...
All in the Family: Father and Daughter Honored by Texas Agents June 16, 2014 By Stephanie K. Jones A father/daughter team of insurance professionals recently were awarded two of the highest honors bestowed upon independent agents in Texas...
TWIA Financials Improved as Hurricane Season Starts June 16, 2014 By Stephanie K. Jones Low catastrophe activity and claims experience so far this year have helped to put Texas’ insurer of last resort for...
Ohio Requires Seismic Monitors in New Drilling Operations June 16, 2014 By Stephanie K. Jones The New Policy May Be Good for Drillers and Insurers, Alike Ohio in mid-April 2014 enacted stricter regulations for oil...
Hits to TrustedChoice.com Growing, Big ‘I’ Chair-Elect Tells Texas Agents June 12, 2014 By Stephanie K. Jones Insurance consumer interest in Trusted Choice, the national brand created for the members of the Independent Insurance Agents & Brokers...
Texas Moves Forward in Becoming an NCCI State June 10, 2014 By Stephanie K. Jones In late March 2014, Texas Insurance Commissioner Julia Rathegeber approved a staff petition to adopt the National Council on Compensation...