The New Age of Technology: 3D Printing May 6, 2013 By Graeme Newman Earlier this year, scientists from Cornell University successfully created an artificial human ear by printing it on a 3D printer....
Most Carriers Provide Training on Selling Online: Survey May 6, 2013 A two-thirds majority of independent insurance agents say their carriers are providing them with training and consulting on how to...
Business Disaster Planning May 6, 2013 By Bill Schoeffler and Catherine Oak Each year businesses and individuals are impacted by disasters. However, a disaster does not have to be widespread to paralyze...
Declarations May 6, 2013 Home Maintenance “Making sure things are in good working order this spring can make a big difference in home safety,...
U.S. P/C Industry Posts $33.5B 2012 Income Despite Huge Catastrophe Losses of $32B May 6, 2013 U.S. property/casualty insurers absorbed net insured catastrophe losses of more than $32 billion last year, but still managed to post...
Cutting Corners May 6, 2013 By Chris Burand Some inside knowledge and a lot of experience strongly suggests that many agencies and brokers are cutting processing corners. I...
Business Moves April 22, 2013 Tower Group, Canopius Tower Group Inc. closed its merger with Canopius Holdings Bermuda Ltd. Tower becomes an indirect, wholly-owned subsidiary...
Guns and Insurance April 22, 2013 By Tom Harvey We are going to have both. Millions of gun owners will keep their firearms, and the level of death and...
Merger & Acquisition Activity Off to a Quiet Start April 22, 2013 By Meredith Reeves After a record-setting year-end, 2013 started off with a whisper. First quarter merger and acquisition activity slowed to 37 announced...
E&O Insights: Directors & Officers Liability Is Not Your Normal Insurance Product April 22, 2013 By Curtis M. Pearsall If you asked 100 insurance professionals on the agency side what one line of business “scares” them the most, it’s...