D&O Pressured But Insurers Big Enough to Handle: Fitch October 5, 2020 As claims related to the economic fallout from the pandemic emerge in the U.S. directors and officers (D&O) liability insurance...
Texas’ Blue Bell Creameries to Pay $17.25M in Criminal Penalties for Listeria Outbreak October 5, 2020 Texas-based Blue Bell Creameries L.P. has been ordered to pay $17.25 million in criminal penalties for shipments of contaminated ice...
When Caring Matters Most October 5, 2020 By Don Jergler The phrase “truly cares” gets thrown around a lot, but it is being used so often by employees at Wood...
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...