Editor’s Note

Executive Excess

The CEO-worker pay gap at low-wage corporations grew even wider in 2021. That’s according to a new report by the Institute for Policy Studies, which revealed stats on how low-wage corporations have continued to pump up CEO pay during the …

Cyber Hygiene Confidence Low, Again

Nearly three quarters of global cyber risk decision makers recently surveyed said their company experienced at least one cyberattack in the past year and while these attacks have spurred more investment in cyber risk mitigation efforts, just 3% rated their …

Small Biz Ups and Downs

Small businesses are the heart of America but today’s economic rollercoaster is a tough ride to handle. According to a recent survey by Next Insurance, small businesses are feeling stressed and frustrated by the state of the economy and inflation. …

New Working World

The world of work is experiencing a transformation driven by the pandemic’s ability to reshape the employment landscape, dominate economic activity and revolutionize the workforce. That’s according to a recently released global study by ADP Research Institute, which identifies emerging …

What Young Agents Think

This issue of Insurance Journal features exclusive results from the 2022 Young Agents Survey where nearly 300 young agents nationwide shared their views on the insurance industry and their experiences as agents. This annual report also features the professional stories …

Toxic Culture

Many of today’s employees are enjoying the continued perks of remote and hybrid work. And while some employers are gearing up to cutback on remote work, they may want to reconsider. Not only does remote and hybrid work give employees …

Parity in the Board Room

The percentage of women serving as board members has increased by more than a quarter, according to an industry report. But the pace at which boards have brought more women to the table has slowed, and it’s likely to be …

Business Risks the Same

This issue’s special report talks to a few carrier executives about the state of the small business insurance market and the opportunity and risks this important sector faces in 2022. But when it comes to top risks, it doesn’t matter …

Healthy, Happy Employees

This issue reveals data from Insurance Journal’s annual Agency Salary Survey. While maintaining competitive compensation packages is a critical step in attracting and retaining the best talent, employers must not forget about keeping their employees healthy and happy. One important …

‘The New Collars’

One positive trend that could help fill the insurance talent gap is what Oliver Wyman Forum calls “The New Collars.” New Collars are blue-collar workers who used the pandemic to learn new skills so that they could find better jobs. …

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