How Future Tech Could Change Risk and Loss: Allianz Report May 1, 2017 By L.S. Howard Technology is expected to be a major driver of liability claims in the years ahead – cutting frequency and increasing...
Forecasters Mixed on 2017 Atlantic Hurricane Season May 1, 2017 Most meteorologists forecast the 2017 Atlantic hurricane season will be less active than a year ago, with the number of...
What to Know About Underwriting Restaurants & Bars May 1, 2017 Liquor liability claims are on the rise for the bar and nightclub sector. The number of insurance carriers willing to...
Obituary: David Calvin Mattax May 1, 2017 January 15, 1957 – April 13, 2017 Austin, Texas | Age 60 Texas Commissioner of Insurance David Mattax, 60, devoted...
Absolute Recommendations for Agency Contracts May 1, 2017 Do not ever rely solely on attorneys who advise to sign because if push comes to shove later, they’ll win...
Manufacturing’s Share of Workers’ Comp Premium Is High Relative to Exposure, NCCI Says May 1, 2017 In 2016 in the United States, the manufacturing sector produced nearly 72 percent more goods than in 1990, but manufacturers...
Commercial Auto – The Long Road to Profitability May 1, 2017 By Andrea Wells The commercial auto market has a long road ahead to reach profitability after five consecutive years of underwriting losses from...
Oklahoma Governor Signs Uninsured Driver Legislation May 1, 2017 Oklahoma Gov. Mary Fallin has signed legislation aimed at further reducing the number of uninsured drivers in Oklahoma. Senate Bill...
Online Rideshare Insurance Offering Debut by CoverHound May 1, 2017 By Don Jergler CoverHound is getting into the rideshare insurance business. The online insurance comparison shopping platform has partnered with several large carriers...
Disappearing Coastline Is a Crisis and an Emergency, Louisiana’s Governor Says May 1, 2017 Louisiana Gov. John Bel Edwards on April 19 signed an emergency proclamation declaring the Louisiana Coast is in a state...