Closing Quote: Health and Optimism in Surplus Lines September 19, 2016 The surplus lines industry continues to outperform the overall property/casualty market, but that doesn’t mean it’s not without its own...
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How Competition Brings Out E&S Market’s Creativity September 19, 2016 By Andrea Wells Emerging risks or traditional lines, innovation makes the difference The surplus lines market is eyeing another year of solid results...
How to Create & Reward Exceptional Agency Leaders September 19, 2016 By Catherine Oak and William Schoeffler Jr. It’s always difficult to admit not being good at something — especially when you are the agency owner and leader...
P/C Insurance Agency Mergers and Valuations Up Again: OPTIS September 19, 2016 The number of insurance agency mergers and acquisitions in the first half of 2016 ranked as second-most-active six-month period since...
When the Shooting Stops: The Emerging Risk of Active Shooters September 19, 2016 By Amy O'Connor There’s a new insurance market emerging in light of a disturbing reality in today’s world – active shooter risks. The...
Business Moves September 19, 2016 Arthur J. Gallagher, Blue Horizon Arthur J. Gallagher & Co. has acquired Blue Horizon Insurance Services in San Diego. Terms...
What’s Driving Reinsurance Growth: Aon September 19, 2016 Reinsurance demand has increased over the past 18 months, with the cession ratio across the global property/casualty insurance industry registering...
Future Workers’ Compensation Profitability Faces Obstacles September 19, 2016 By James B. Auden Workers’ compensation, the largest product segment in the U.S. commercial lines insurance sector, has experienced a recent profit renaissance, moving...
Minding Your Business: Traditional Producer Hiring Process is Arcane & Should be Shot! September 19, 2016 By Randy Schwantz I want to think of myself as a great father. If I’m not, I would never know until some kind...