‘Specialize and Diversify,’ Industry Veteran Markel Tells Super Regional Insurers August 7, 2017 By Andrea Wells Insurance is a very simple business. “You take in some money, you spend some money and you lose some money,...
Top 25: P/C Direct Premium Written Up 4.8 Percent August 7, 2017 By Douglas A. Powell Direct premium written (DPW) for property/casualty insurance companies continues to increase, albeit gradually. At year-end 2016, approximately $606 billion of...
The Competitive Advantage: On the Other Side of the Desk August 7, 2017 By Chris Burand It is always interesting to be on the other side of a desk. I’m always consulting and writing on “all...
Business Moves August 7, 2017 Markel, State National Markel Corp. will acquire Texas-based State National Companies Inc. for $919 million, a deal that the Virginia-based...
How Insurers Can Tap into New Revenue Streams by Using ‘Data Exhaust’ August 7, 2017 By L.S. Howard The chief executive officer of Quandl is on a mission to let insurance companies know that their data is valuable...
Surplus Lines Insurance Premium Up Nationwide August 7, 2017 A mid-year compilation of excess and surplus (E&S) insurance premium amounts by the Surplus Lines Stamping Office of Texas (SLTX)...
Marijuana Dispensaries and Crime July 24, 2017 By Andrea Wells A new study published in the July issue of the Journal of Urban Economics finds that contrary to popular belief,...
How to Succeed in a Soft Insurance Market July 24, 2017 By Garrett Sprowls It’s no secret that the insurance marketplace right now is extremely soft. The amount of capacity in the industry continues...
The Dangerous Art of Selfies: Why Museums Should Take Note July 24, 2017 By Denise Johnson Museum visitors snapping selfies are driving a spike in accidents that are putting exhibits at risk, according to Linda Sandell,...
4 Ways to Help New Producers Beat the Odds July 24, 2017 By Joanne DiNunzio To say that most new producers don’t hit the ground running is an understatement. Between learning about the specific products...