Cost of Jewelry Theft Losses on the Rise June 15, 2015 Despite a decline in the number of jewelry store robberies and burglaries in 2014, dollar losses increased by more than...
Additional Insured Endorsements in Construction June 15, 2015 By Dwight Kealy To get on a job, contractors often have to show proof of insurance and name the individuals hiring them as...
California Assembly Advances Earthquake Safety Bills June 15, 2015 The California Assembly is advancing a pair of bills designed to help buildings withstand earthquakes. The legislation approved unanimously earlier...
New Survey Identifies Opportunities for Carrier-Agent Marketing June 15, 2015 Most independent insurance agents are interested in adding new carriers to those they place business with — but very few...
It’s Time for Congress to Prepare for Hurricane Season June 15, 2015 By Jimi Grande Thousands of Americans have been working to prepare their homes and businesses for this year’s Atlantic hurricane season which began...
Allstate Announces Recruiting Campaign June 15, 2015 Allstate Corp. announced its plan to grow its exclusive agency count and hire more licensed sales staff and financial professionals...
E&O Insights: When Should You Offer an Umbrella? June 15, 2015 By Curtis M. Pearsall If one were to ask an agency how many of its personal and commercial accounts have an umbrella, most agencies...
Florida Commissioner McCarty Warns Against U.S. Adopting ‘Bank-Like’ Regulation for Insurance June 15, 2015 By Amy O'Connor Florida Insurance Commissioner Kevin McCarty championed flexible state insurance regulation and warned against “one-size-fits-all” bank-like regulation for insurers in recent...
Agency Groups Offer Pre-Licensing Classes for Veterans June 15, 2015 The Independent Insurance Agents and Brokers of New Jersey (IIABNJ) launched a new career program on Memorial Day, May 25,...
The $6 Billion Medical Liability Epidemic: Data Breaches June 15, 2015 Cybercriminals are out to get the healthcare industry. Healthcare facilities and professionals are facing a surge in data breaches, security...