Overcoming the Fear of Insuring Emerging Risks July 22, 2013 By Amy O'Connor For an industry that depends on lots of data to develop products and price them according to risk, the insurance...
E&S Veteran Berkley Unfazed by Berkshire Hathaway Specialty July 22, 2013 Profit-focused executives from strong firms who understand the business of underwriting are welcome to enter the excess and surplus lines...
Survey Explores How Carriers Support Agency Growth Strategies July 1, 2013 Carriers can be instrumental in helping agencies grow through referrals, expanded coverages, and clear business line or geographic expansion planning....
Declarations July 1, 2013 Portable Insurance “This type of insurance has been available without regulation for some time.” —Idaho Department of Insurance Director Bill...
The Disaster Issue – Where Insurers Fear to Tread July 1, 2013 By Lori Widmer One storm is all it takes these days. Anyone who’s been paying attention needn’t be reminded that even a post-tropical...
Effort versus Success July 1, 2013 By Chris Burand I wrote two columns in the summer of 2012 that elicited more online comments and emails than any article, out...
People July 1, 2013 Andrew Torrance has been named the new president and CEO of Novato, Calif.-based Fireman’s Fund Insurance, succeeding Lori Dickerson Fouche...
Across the Pond: Managing General Agents in the UK July 1, 2013 By Sian Fisher The past two years have seen interesting developments unfold on both sides of the Atlantic with regard to managing general...
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5 Tips for Putting Your Best Foot Forward in a Crisis July 1, 2013 By Lisa Doherty and Karen Lombardo No business today is immune from the ravages of storms and power outages – not to mention earthquakes, fires or...