Small Insurance M&As Create More Value Than Large Deals: McKinsey May 3, 2021 By Susanne Sclafane McKinsey analysts believe insurers focused on large one-off deals undertaken to scale their companies and those that stick to organic...
Traffic Returning to Roadways, But Claims Patterns May Shift Permanently May 3, 2021 By Jim Sams The number of cars on US roads is returning to normal as states ease COVID-19 restrictions, but that doesn’t necessarily...
After the Storm: Disaster Plans and Backups Are Essential May 3, 2021 By Stephanie K. Jones Even the best laid plans can go awry in a disaster. For example, when Winter Storm Uri plunged into Texas...
Fearlessness Forecasts Success April 19, 2021 By Tony Caldwell Recently I had a conversation with a well-known author and sales coach of high performers in which we discussed critical...
Finding Best and Brightest Agency Talent Demands New Approach April 19, 2021 By Tom Wetzel All talk and very little action.” Two co-founders of a firm dedicated to helping insurers and agencies meet their talent...
How Young Agents See Diversity April 19, 2021 I’d like to see the industry known for insurance professionals coming from all walks of life, and that success can...
New Federal Flood Insurance Rating Plan to Start Oct. 1 April 19, 2021 By Alwyn Scott Hundreds of thousands of Americans will pay significantly more to insure their homes in coastal areas and flood zones under...
P/C Insurers Show 2020 Underwriting Profits Despite COVID-19: Fitch April 19, 2021 Despite considerable operating challenges in 2020 from the global COVID-19 pandemic, U.S. property/casualty (P/C) insurers saw a statutory underwriting profit...
Profile of Young Agents April 19, 2021 Older Side of Young 61.7% are 31 to 40 years old. 38.3% are 30 and under. Career Choice 85.5% consider...
Q1 Activity Signals Record Insurer M&A Deals Ahead in 2021: S&P April 19, 2021 Insurance carrier mergers and acquisitions could reach historic levels in 2021 based on early indications from a robust first quarter,...