Insurer Impact from Sally Expected to be Moderate; Losses Estimated at $1B to $3B October 5, 2020 By Amy O'Connor Insured losses from Hurricane Sally could reach as much as $3 billion, according to catastrophe modelers, but ratings agency Moody’s...
Tech-First Agency Tackles the ‘Difficult Things’ October 5, 2020 By Andrea Wells From standup comedy and acting gigs to selling insurance – not the typical career path for the everyday independent agency...
Steep Drop in California Workers’ Comp IMRs in First Half of 2020 October 5, 2020 The number of independent medical reviews used to resolve California workers’ compensation medical disputes fell sharply in the first half...
America’s Best Agencies To Work For October 5, 2020 The votes are in for the 2020 Best Independent Insurance Agencies to Work For. While 2020 has been an unusual...
California Governor Planning to Ban Sale of New Gas Vehicles in 15 Years October 5, 2020 By Adam Beam California will ban the sale of new gasoline-powered passenger cars and trucks in 15 years, Gov. Gavin Newsom announced in...
Homeowners Coverage Gaps? Here Are Some ‘Mower’ October 5, 2020 By Bill Wilson In 2018, the Insurance Journal published an article titled “Lawnmower Injuries Remain Source of Serious Injury and High Costs.” A...
Communication and Teamwork Equal Success October 5, 2020 By Elizabeth Blosfield Not all insurance agents are created equal. At least that’s what William A. Smith & Son Insurance states on its...
The Most Expensive Data Breach You’ll Ever Have October 5, 2020 By Randy Schwantz Last week, a producer in one of my classes was distracted beyond belief — fidgeting with his mobile device, sending...
Remote Work: Protecting Against Employee Crime October 5, 2020 By Brian Lester The business landscape has changed drastically over the past several months as the world has struggled to combat and adapt...
The Role of Mentorships in Building a Strong Workforce October 5, 2020 By Phokham O'Connor Mentorships are a key component of a comprehensive employee development program. Whether through a formal program or more organic and...