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...
Man-Made Disasters July 1, 2013 By Andrea Wells Disasters strike in many forms. Insured disasters often arrive in the wake of natural catastrophes – floods, earthquakes, drought, tornadoes...
P/C Direct Premium Up Nearly 4.5% for All-Time Industry High July 1, 2013 By Douglas A. Powell Direct premium growth for property/casualty insurance companies continues to increase. At year-end 2012, more than $523 billion of direct premium...
Can You Have It All? June 17, 2013 One question often asked of women but not of men in the business world is: Can you have it “all”?...
Commercial Insurance Rates Up 5% Again in May: MarketScout June 17, 2013 The average composite rate for commercial property/casualty insurance in the U.S. was up 5 percent for May 2013. This marks...
Grow Your Independent Agency by Activating ‘Hit Teams’ June 17, 2013 By Alan L. Shulman In many independent agencies, production is left to lone wolves who professionally prowl among neighborhoods, businesses, and the Internet. These...