U.S., Global Natural Disasters Exact Heavy Toll in May June 17, 2013 Severe weather in May caused an estimated $4 billion in insured damage in the U.S. alone and billions more in...
Property Crime Down, Violent Crime Up in 2012: FBI June 17, 2013 The nation experienced a 1.2 percent increase in the number of violent crimes and a 0.8 percent decline in the...
Solar Construction: Too Hot to Handle? June 17, 2013 By Andrea Wells The solar construction industry has been extremely hot in recent years. Perhaps, too hot. The sector’s rapid growth has led...
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...
The Tip of the Iceberg: Environmental Damages Fines June 17, 2013 By Julien Combeau In a recent report, the UK International Underwriting Association (IUA) provided several useful illustrations of the potential environmental exposures facing...
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The Art of Communication in the Modern Era, All Is Not Lost June 17, 2013 By Paul Rainey The following is a fictional communication that in reality could be taking place in your office today. Retail Agent: I...
E&O Insights: Why Personal Umbrellas Generate Claims June 17, 2013 By Curtis M. Pearsall How many of your personal lines accounts have an umbrella? Some recent surveys have indicated that insurance agencies write, on...