S.C. High Court Nixes Felony ‘Step-Down’ Provisions in Auto Policies June 21, 2021 By Jim Sams A South Carolina Supreme Court opinion published in June nullifies auto insurance policy provisions that “step down” the maximum payout...
What Is Umbrella Coverage and Why Should Your Customers Buy It? June 21, 2021 By Patrick Wraight I came across this comment in a social media group that I subscribe to. Someone was lamenting that their personal...
$3.25M in Medical Malpractice Death of Washington Prisoner June 21, 2021 The Washington Department of Corrections has agreed to pay $3.25 million to the family of a man who died at...
Why Agents Should Specialize in the Commercial Surety Space June 21, 2021 By Kathryn Truman Agents with clients who need license and permit bonds, miscellaneous bonds, court bonds or any number of bonds classified as...
Central Oregon Farmers Struggling in Drought June 21, 2021 Cate Havstad-Casad, co-owner of Havstad-Casad Family Farms in Jefferson County, Oregon, didn’t hold back while speaking on a recent Zoom...
Why Sharing Economy Firms Just Might Be The Best Insurance Customers June 21, 2021 By Andrew G. Simpson Imagine insurance customers who actually enjoy meeting with their insurance broker. Customers who see insurance not as a nuisance mandate...
Close Calls in Colorado Spark Push for Wildfire Mitigation June 21, 2021 By Shannon Mullane As the Missionary Ridge Fire raged in 2002, the Valley Fire, a second fire, broke out and destroyed six homes...
Workers’ Compensation Profit Picture Looks Good in Short Term: Fitch June 21, 2021 With favorable results driven by recent reductions in claims frequency and further recognition of material reserve redundancies, workers’ compensation underwriting...
Takeaways from Talk About Regulators and Cannabis Insurance June 21, 2021 By Don Jergler There’s a shortage of carriers offering insurance to cannabis businesses in numerous states, causing these businesses to pay more for...
‘Zombie’ Companies Likely to Keep Commercial Insurance Rates Rising June 21, 2021 By Alwyn Scott The expectation that hundreds of so-called zombie companies will fail over the next few years and drag on the economy...