When a Self-Insured Retention Is Not Enough – An Argument for a New Approach to Consent to Settle for Casualty Exposures November 17, 2025 By Paul B. Junius and Kris Bartos Self-insured retentions (SIRs) are a common tool used by insureds to control claims, but many times they just aren’t sufficient...
CNA Net Income for Q3 Up 42% on Lower Catastrophe Losses November 17, 2025 CNA Financial Corp. recorded third-quarter net income of $403 million, compared with $283 million a year during the same period....
The Future of Independent Agents: Added Client Value Through Bolt-on Services November 3, 2025 By Grahame Cohen Independent insurance agents face a crossroads. Traditional insurance products such as auto, home, renters, and even small commercial are becoming...
Viewpoint: Are PFAS the New Asbestos? Getting Ahead of Forever Chemical Risk November 3, 2025 By Justin Foa Perfluoroalkyl or polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS), the synthetic “forever chemicals” found in everything from firefighting foam to food packaging, are shaping...
Practical Licensing Challenges & Solutions for Producers, Brokers, Adjusters & Other Intermediaries November 3, 2025 By Zach Lerner Anyone in the insurance brokerage world generally knows the three magic words that require an insurance producer license: the “sale,”...
How to Prepare Your Insurance Agency for Sale — Before You Announce Your Intent November 3, 2025 By Todd Henderson Follow these five steps to secure a smoother deal and a stronger valuation. Selling your insurance agency is one of...
Mississippi Supreme Court Won’t Budge on $15 Million Bad-Faith Decision Against USAA November 3, 2025 The Mississippi Supreme Court in October declined to reconsider its 2024 decision to uphold almost $15 million in punitive damages...
Viewpoint: End of the Road for Traditional Insurance? November 3, 2025 By Chris Burand Is traditional insurance an outdated and unaffordable risk management strategy? Essentially, the answer is yes. Traditional insurance is a dying...
Florida, National Groups File Suit Over ‘Anti-Public Adjuster’ Endorsements November 3, 2025 At least six property insurers in Florida have opened a new front in their battle against public claims adjusters –...
State Officials Say New Rules, Delays for FEMA Grants Put Disaster Response at Risk November 3, 2025 By Gabriela Aoun Angueira State officials on the front lines of preparing for natural disasters and responding to emergencies say severe cuts to federal...