Oregon Hospital Issued Workplace Safety Fines October 3, 2022 The Oregon State Hospital is facing a $54,000 fine for failing to investigate workplace injuries. The citation, brought by the...
MGAs: An All-Weather Distribution Channel for Soft and Hard Markets October 3, 2022 By L.S. Howard Many reinsurers across the globe increasingly have been doing business with certain select managing general agents (MGAs), seen as market...
$600K for Woman Attacked by Police Dog in California October 3, 2022 San Diego, California, officials approved a $600,000 payout to a woman who was severely injured when a police dog attacked...
How Charitable Giving Can Solve the Industry’s Talent Problem October 3, 2022 By Brian Hetherington and Melissa Anne-Duncan For years, the insurance industry has battled a looming talent crisis, and the threat of that crisis is becoming more...
Washington Proposes 4.8% Workers’ Comp Increase for 2023 October 3, 2022 The Washington Department of Labor & Industries is proposing a 4.8% increase in the average price employers and workers pay...
Cultivating a Corporate Culture that Transcends Locations October 3, 2022 By Mike Abate Throughout the past few years, organizations have continued to evolve in response to shifting environments and priorities. Now, as insurance...
Washington Roofers Face $1 Million-Plus in Fines for Reported Safety Violations October 3, 2022 Two Washington roofing companies that landed on the Department of Labor & Industries’ severe violators list face large fines for...
How to Lower Agency Value October 3, 2022 By Catherine Oak and Bill Schoeffler As the M&A frenzy continues, buyers keep pushing the envelope when it comes to agency value. The private equity firms...
Small Businesses Underestimate Recovery Time, Cost of Cyberattack October 3, 2022 Nationwide Agency Forward survey showed 40% of small business owners surveyed expect a cyberattack to cost less than $1,000 and...
Is Our Company at a Recruiting Disadvantage? October 3, 2022 By Mary Newgard The talent war is volatile. In response, you may have noticed how many “first time” situations in 2022 you went...