As a native Texan, my heart hurts for the thousands of people and business owners affected by Hurricane Harvey. Family, friends and business associates in the Lonestar State will be dealing with the aftermath for years to come. And so …
In the world of sales and marketing, introverts are not usually the top performers. Introverts make up roughly one-third to one-half of the average company’s leadership and staff yet their contributions often go unnoticed in favor of easy-going extroverts. The …
This year marks the 13th annual publication of Insurance Journal’s Top 100 Agencies special report. This year’s Top 100 welcomes eight newcomers and returning agencies: Poms & Associates; Ascension Insurance Inc.; Shepherd Insurance; Baldwin Risk Partners; JGS Insurance; HomeServices Insurance; …
A new study published in the July issue of the Journal of Urban Economics finds that contrary to popular belief, medical marijuana dispensaries (MMDs) reduce crime in their immediate areas. In the study, “Going to pot? The impact of dispensary …
Almost five years after Superstorm Sandy, one third of homeowners in several coastal states are still unaware of hurricane deductibles and how they work, new insurance research has found. Not only did 33 percent of respondents say they had never …
Adequacy of income benefits is one of the long-standing concerns about the performance of workers’ compensation systems. However, there is little known about whether income benefits (also called wage-loss or indemnity benefits) provide adequate financial support for injured workers. According …
People may instinctively know right from wrong, but determining if someone has good moral character is not a black and white endeavor. According to new research by University of California Berkeley-Haas School of Business. Prof. Clayton Critcher, people evaluate others’ …
Don’t talk politics – it might hurt your on-the-job performance. That’s what a new survey by the American Psychological Association revealed, which found that American workers are more likely to say they are feeling stressed and less productive because of …
There’s an apparent lack of awareness among many risk professionals on existing and emerging technologies, including telematics, sensors, the Internet of Things (IoT), smart buildings and robotics, and their associated risks, according to the survey report by Marsh and the …
Overall, young agents seem happy with their career choice. They enjoy the freedom and challenges that come with the job of an independent agent. That’s acording to the 2017 Young Agents Survey where nearly 600 young agents nationwide shared their …
