Inside This Issue
NEWS & MARKETS
Independent Agencies' Market Share Shows Small Decline; Continue Strong Hold on Commercial Lines
US Tariffs Projected to Slow Global Economy and Insurance Premium Growth: Swiss Re
Travelers Q2 Net Income Soars on Less Losses, Favorable Reserves
Renewal Rates in Q2 Tell of 'Slowly Softening' Commercial Lines Market, Says Ivans
Workplace Injuries Costs Near $60B Per Year; Overexertion, Falls Top Causes: Liberty Mutual
Attempts to Reform Litigation Funding Disclosure Continue on the Hill
SPECIAL REPORT
Special Report: Top 100 Property/Casualty Agencies
Special Report: Top 20 Banks in Insurance
Closer Look: As Schools Prepare to Pay Athletes, What Role Will Insurance Play?
Spotlight: From Golf Greens to Sausage Fests: The Wild World of Prize Insurance
Spotlight: When Business as Usual Isn't Enough: Rethinking Assault & Battery Liability in Commercial Real Estate
Spotlight: 5 Evolving Trends Shaping Architects and Engineers Coverage
IDEA EXCHANGE
The Competitive Advantage: This Hard Market Explained
Bird's Eye View: Parallels from Piloting Planes to Leading an Agency
How to Attract the Next Generation to Insurance
Ask the Insurance Recruiter: How Employer Value Proposition and Employee Experience Can Boost Recruiting Success
The Marketing Connection: Thought Leadership in Insurance: Building Credibility Through Insights and Industry Commentary
Closing Quote: Scaling Smart: How Independent Agencies Can Grow with Intention
DEPARTMENTS
Opening Note
Declarations
Figures
People
Business Moves
My New Markets