The Market Cycle and Acquisitions June 1, 2015 By Chris Burand Every reader likely already knows interest rates are rock bottom. Some are even nominally negative and the prime rate has...
Progressive Appointing New Agents in Massachusetts June 1, 2015 The Progressive Group of Insurance Companies announced it is actively appointing new independent agents for its auto product in Massachusetts....
Best of the Best: Developing Niches June 1, 2015 By Sarah Lucas According to the 2014 MarshBerry Market & Financial Outlook report, 25 percent of commissions/fees are earned on accounts in the...
New Jersey Law Targets Reverse Rate Evasion June 1, 2015 New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie signed into law on May 7 A-2281/S-1727, which includes the so-called reverse rate evasion as...
Louisiana Citizens Property Insurance Mulling Coastal Rate Hike June 1, 2015 More than 65,000 homeowners in coastal parishes covered by the Louisiana’s property insurer of last resort could see their rates...
Brokers, Insurers Ready to Tackle Small Business Market June 1, 2015 By Amy O'Connor There is a shift happening in the small business segment and the insurance industry is aware and ready for it....
Slow Growth in Texas Workers’ Comp Claims: WCRI June 1, 2015 Workers’ compensation claims costs in Texas have grown relatively slowly over a five-year period, according to a recent Workers Compensation...
Suit Filed Over Oregon Worker Who Died After Using Bucket as Toilet June 1, 2015 Relatives of an Oregon worker who died from carbon monoxide poisoning while defecating in the back of a company truck...
Honesty the Best Policy with Food-Related Recalls June 1, 2015 By Denise Johnson While peanut butter and cantaloupe made news in recent years, ice cream is the latest item to be pulled off...
Beer Bikes Bill Advances in California Legislature June 1, 2015 California lawmakers have advanced a bill that would allow so-called beer bikes to operate on streets, but leaves cities to...