Insurers Cautious About Marijuana Insurance Market April 1, 2019 The marijuana industry is an opportunity for insurers as more states have legalized the drug. But there are still risks...
Agencies Looking for New Talent Have Their Work Cut Out for Them April 1, 2019 By Stephanie K. Jones Newsflash to insurance agency owners seeking to onboard new employees: Expect to have to pay more, offer more and train...
Some Data Indicates Increasing Accident Rates in Marijuana States April 1, 2019 Preliminary research indicates that the legalization of recreational marijuana in 10 states has increased accident rates, the Insurance Information Institute...
Another View April 1, 2019 Bunker, a startup broker focused on independent contractors and small businesses, sees gig workers and their workers’ compensation insurance needs...
Lloyd’s Issues Action Plan to End Sexual Harassment in Workplace Amid Recent Reports April 1, 2019 By L.S. Howard In the era of #MeToo when the ills of sexual harassment are regularly in the news, a recent article published...
How Drones and Aerial Imagery Use Rose to New Heights Post 2018 Catastrophes April 1, 2019 By Amy O'Connor The importance of drones and aerial imagery rose to a new level in the wake of 2018 natural catastrophes as...
States Treat Electric Scooters as Bikes Even as Injuries Appear to Rise April 1, 2019 By Jim Sams Kentucky state Rep. Ken Upchurch says he doubts he will ever see an electric scooter in his rural district on...
Today’s Hot Markets April 1, 2019 By Andrea Wells and Amy O'Connor Telemedicine, Breweries, Intellectual property, Nurseries and Cottage foods Insurance Journal examined industries experiencing changes, challenges, expansions and growth in the...
A Mix of Flood Insurance Reforms April 1, 2019 By Andrew G. Simpson Conservation, CarFax-Like Disclosure, Means-Test for Rates Up for Discussion The federal flood insurance program has a knack for inspiring ideas...
Attorney Turned Criminal Apologizes to Insurers for Giant Workers’ Comp Fraud April 1, 2019 By Jim Sams Sean Enrique O’Keefe said he started out as a “humanistic attorney,” but he became a mercenary and then a criminal...