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...
Commercial Liability Insurers Face Rise in False Claims Act Cases November 15, 2021 By Jim Sams A growing number of False Claims Act investigations combined with recent court decisions that found insurers liable for the cost...
Demand Outpacing Supply in One of Best E&S Markets in 50 Years, Industry Veteran Says November 15, 2021 By Susanne Sclafane The chair of W.R. Berkley Corp. has been observing conditions in the excess and surplus and specialty markets for more...
Business Owners’ Risk Management Acumen Falls Short in Modern Era: Broker November 1, 2021 In an era of increased business risk, the owners, CEOs and founders of small-medium enterprises (SME) and technology startups are...
Louisiana Implements Mediation Program for Hurricane Ida Claims November 1, 2021 Louisiana has established a voluntary mediation program for the purpose of resolving property/casualty insurance claim disputes related to damage caused...
Top Reasons Insurers Decline Cyber Insurance November 1, 2021 By Pete Sfoglia Insurers make money by assuming the business risks of their customers for a fee. They make a profit only if...
Texas Workers’ Comp Telemedicine Utilization Soared During Pandemic November 1, 2021 By Ezra Amacher Utilization of telemedicine services in the Texas workers’ compensation rose dramatically during the height of the COVID-19 pandemic, according to...
It’s All About Family at Otterstedt Insurance Agency November 1, 2021 By Elizabeth Blosfield The home page of Otterstedt Insurance Agency’s website says, “It’s about people, not policies.” After more than 100 years in...
Major Court Rulings Shape P&C Insurance Across the South November 1, 2021 Recent court decisions across the South continue to shape the risk management landscape, from workers’ compensation to property insurance issues....