Will Hurricane Ian Consume Florida’s Catastrophe Fund, Forcing More Back-Breaking Reinsurance Next Year? October 17, 2022 By William Rabb While some analysts are predicting that the property insurance industry will be able to manage Hurricane Ian and its estimated...
Heffernan Gives Back, Gets Silver Award Recognition October 17, 2022 By Allen Laman More than three decades ago, Mike Heffernan wrote a simple mission statement. “Have fun. And answer the phone.” Heffernan believed...
Why Regulatory Interference Drives Property Insurance Market Instability October 17, 2022 By David A. Sampson Many states are facing a growing affordability and availability crisis in property insurance markets, and it’s not just because of...
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...