The Case for Volunteerism: Encouraging a Charitable December 16, 2013 By David Coons Company Culture Corporate volunteer programs are not just “feel good” activities. They’re a “win-win-win” because not only does the charity...
U.S. Insurance Broker Sector Outlook Positive for 2014: Fitch December 16, 2013 Revenue and earnings growth for U.S. insurance brokers in 2014 is expected to improve modestly over 2013, according to a...
How Insurance Industry Associations Help Those in Need December 16, 2013 Big ‘I’ Helps Grant Children’s Wishes The Independent Insurance Agents & Brokers of America (Big “I”) conducts numerous charitable activities...
Commercial Lines Price Gains Slowing Down December 12, 2013 Price gains are slowing down after commercial insurance prices increased for the 11th straight quarter, rising by 5 percent in...
Tower Group to Cut 140 Jobs After Q2 Loss December 2, 2013 By Susanne Sclafane Tower Group International Ltd. is cutting about 140 jobs, or 10 percent of its workforce, after posting a second-quarter loss...
Workers’ Compensation Results Improved in 2012 December 2, 2013 The workers’ compensation industry’s results improved in 2012. Premiums grew for the second straight year, the combined ratio improved, and...
Independent Agents, Regional Carriers, Innovation and Excellence December 2, 2013 By Bob Lathrop Insurance organizations that are local or regional are a part of the largest segment of employers in the American economy....
Become a ‘Brand Behemoth’ by Seizing the Digital Moment December 2, 2013 By Brian S. Cohen Suppose you walked into a store to look for a new television. If the store only carried one brand, would...
E&O Insights: How to Minimize E&O When Selling Employee Benefits December 2, 2013 By Curtis M. Pearsall Agencies involved in the sales and service of employee benefits know that the issue of errors and omissions (E&O) is...
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