Political Risk Losses Up in 2019, Hitting 68% of Surveyed Firms December 16, 2019 A survey of 41 major corporations by broker Willis Towers Watson found that 61% believe political risk levels increased in...
Michigan Car Insurance Fee to Drop by 55% Next July December 16, 2019 Michigan drivers who want unlimited medical coverage for crash injuries will pay $100 per vehicle starting in July, which will...
Resolving Claim Disputes: Step 4 Plead Your Case December 16, 2019 By Bill Watson This concluding column of this series, Step 4 of the claim resolution process, addresses how you convince the insurer that...
A.M. Best Sees Personal Insurance Business Outlook Remaining Stable for 2020 December 16, 2019 A.M. Best has maintained a market segment outlook of stable on the U.S. personal lines industry for 2020, citing a...
The Power and Failure of Anecdotes December 16, 2019 By Chris Burand Meghan Moran at Johns Hopkins University studied 263 “avowedly anti-vaccine websites …[tracking] how many made powerful use of anecdotes –...
Applied Systems to Acquire Indio to Digitize Commercial Lines Sales December 16, 2019 By Andrew G. Simpson Leading insurance technology firm Applied Systems has agreed to acquire digital insurance technology startup Indio Technologies. The move will enable...
U.S. Commercial Insurance Prices Were Up 4% in Q3: WTW December 16, 2019 U.S. commercial insurance prices accelerated during the third quarter of 2019, as the aggregate price change reported by carriers exceeded...
Building Corporate Citizenship Programs that Attract Top Talent December 16, 2019 By Brad Whatley Corporate citizenship is no longer a “nice-to-have” for employers. It’s a crucial element of a company’s overall strategy, impacting employer...
What Captive Agents Transitioning to Independent Agents Should Consider in Agency Management Systems December 16, 2019 By Gary Miller There’s a storm brewing for many captive insurance agencies and their agents, and that storm may be lengthy. As an...
California Agent Brings Christmas ‘Sparkle’ to Those in Need December 16, 2019 By Amy O'Connor A small toy drive insurance agency owner Samantha Tradelius started after reading “Dear Santa” letters from kids in need many...