Believing in climate change has no effect on whether coastal homeowners are protecting their homes from climate change-related hazards, according to a study from the University of Notre Dame. Funded by Notre Dame’s Global Adaptation Initiative, the study analyzed data …
The restaurant industry, like many cash industries, is ripe for theft. One thing to take note of is just how contagious bad behaviors like stealing tend to be inside food establishments. New research by three researchers from Olin Business School …
I’ve often pondered whether or not one person can excel at multitasking over another. Are women better at multitasking than men? Are younger people better multitaskers than their older counterparts? Today’s world is filled with multitasking opportunities — hundreds of …
Agency partnerships have grown tremendously. Since 2013 when Insurance Journal began tracking the Top 20 Agency Partnerships, the total combined property/casualty revenue for all 20 agency networks has more than doubled. In 2013, the combined total P/C revenue for all …
Is there a link between a cheating spouse and misconduct on the job? One study claims to have found a correlation. According to a new academic study from researchers at the University of Texas at Austin, people who cheat on …
This year marks the 15th annual publication of Insurance Journal’s Top 100 Agencies special report. This year’s Top 100 welcomes 10 newcomers and agencies returning after a hiatus: Scott Insurance (James A. Scott and Son Inc.); Huntington Insurance; Rose & …
Soft employee benefits such as student loan repayment, paternity leave, telecommuting, standing desks and telemedicine are gaining positive attention with today’s multi-generational workforce. And companies are researching on their specific employee demographic to find the right combination to fit with …
Are Millennials More Likely to Buy Flood Insurance? Are younger homeowners more likely to protect their property by buying flood coverage? It seems so, according to a recent study. Millennials — those born between 1981 and 1996– are nearly three …
Is it a bad thing that a larger number of older Americans continue to work past the age of 65? Well some younger Americans think so. A recent poll by The Associated Press-NORC Center for Public Affairs Research found that …
When looking to hire a new employee, their previous experience is always a first criteria. Have they worked in insurance? Do they have a least five years’ experience? These are relevant questions to ask. Maybe not so, says Chad Van …
