Power of the Mastermind: Part Two May 20, 2024 By Catherine Oak and Bill Schoeffler Editor’s note: The following article is a continuation of Part One, published in Insurance Journal’s May 6, 2024, issue in...
The History of the Professional Liability Underwriting Society: The Origin Story of Bringing the Best Together May 20, 2024 By Angelo J. Gioia The Professional Liability Underwriting Society (PLUS), as it exists today, does not have a written narrative or any acknowledgment on...
Data Privacy, Human Trafficking Risks on the Rise May 20, 2024 By Lee Shavel The world can at times feel smaller and more connected than ever before. And though there are many tangible benefits...
The Problem(s) With Hail Claims, Part 1: A Cautionary Tale for Insureds and Insurers May 20, 2024 By Bill Wilson Last year while I was out of town, a roofing company showed up at my home and told my wife...
The Relevance of Standard Carriers to Commercial Lines May 20, 2024 By Chris Burand Question: Are standard, admitted, insurance carriers relevant commercial markets? Arthur J. Gallagher stated in their 2020 10K that 50% of...
30% of Business Leaders Say Global Political Risk Is Their Biggest Threat May 20, 2024 By Jahna Jacobson Sixty-five percent of North American business leaders fear this election year will impact their ability to trade internationally, with 32%...
Texas Home Manufacturers to Pay $135K to Settle Race Discrimination Suit May 6, 2024 Cavco Industries, Inc.; Palm Harbor Homes, Inc.; and Palm Harbor Villages, Inc., which manufacture and sell manufactured homes in Waco,...
Revising the New Normal: Exploring the Future of Work for the Insurance Agent May 6, 2024 By Tony Caldwell Senator Bernie Sanders of Vermont, socialist and one-time presidential candidate, has been making headlines recently suggesting that government should mandate...
Medical Marijuana Law Does Not Impair Employers’ Right to Drug-Free Workplace May 6, 2024 By Andrew G. Simpson A Connecticut employer has the right to terminate an employee who is impaired by medical marijuana in the workplace. The...
Fitch: U.S. Cyber Insurers Saw Strong Profits, Slowdown in Premium Growth in 2023 May 6, 2024 The U.S. cyber insurance line generated strong direct underwriting profits for the second straight year in 2023, but written premium...