Inflation, Loss Severity May Curb Nonstandard Auto Market’s Positive Momentum December 6, 2021 Players in the U.S. nonstandard auto insurance segment may find that return to pre-pandemic norms, with greater loss-cost pressures along...
Lessons from Ransomware Payments by CNA, JBS and Colonial Pipeline December 6, 2021 By Andrew G. Simpson In March 2021, CNA Financial Corp., one of the country’s largest insurance companies, suffered a ransomware attack from a cybercriminal...
Ho Ho Homeowners Questions December 6, 2021 By Bill Wilson A consumer contacted me via email with an interesting coverage inquiry: “Two questions, please: “I have an in-home ‘business’ involving...
What’s on Hiring Managers’ Minds as We Enter 2022? December 6, 2021 By David Coons The past two years have been steeped in turbulence, testing the agility of both employees and organizational leaders. From changes...
Where Employers Stand on Vaccines, ‘New Normal’ Workplace, Remote Work, Travel December 6, 2021 Although more than half (57%) of U.S. employers say they require or plan to require COVID-19 vaccinations of employees, much...
Why Millions Have Left Workforce During Pandemic December 6, 2021 Approximately five million people in the U.S. are unemployed or have left the workforce since the pandemic began, and it...
Are Job Boards the Best Way to Find Insurance Talent? November 15, 2021 By Mary Newgard Have you ever heard someone in your company say, “Let’s just cast a wide net to find candidates.” If so,...
California Labor Commissioner Cites Grocer $1.1M for COVID Sick Leave Practices November 15, 2021 The California Labor Commissioner’s Office cited Bodega Latina (dba El Super grocery stores) in Southern California $1,164,500 for failing to...
Capacity Shortfall Still Centerstage for Cannabis Sector November 15, 2021 By Don Jergler There is little surprise when a conversation about cannabis and insurance turns to the subject of capacity. “Really when it...
Agents Need E&S Markets Now, More Than Ever November 15, 2021 By David Wilson Insurance rates are rising, capacity is shrinking, and carriers are tightening their underwriting requirements. As a result, agents must work...