Texas Windstorm Insurer Launches Depopulation Portal December 1, 2014 By Stephanie K. Jones The Texas Windstorm Insurance Association (TWIA) has initiated a process whereby interested insurance companies may access information on TWIA insured...
A New Year, A New Congress December 1, 2014 By Nat Wienecke Looking ahead to the next Congress, the Dodd-Frank Act faces renewed scrutiny, including the Financial Stability Oversight Council process and...
Texas Agent Group Acquires LevelFirst, Forms IIAT Services MGA December 1, 2014 The Independent Insurance Agents of Texas (IIAT) announced it is continuing its tradition of providing insurance markets for small independent...
Agency Groups Give Independent Insurance Agents ‘Big Agency’ Edge December 1, 2014 By John Tiene Some believe the independent insurance agent may soon be on the endangered species list. Tighter margins and pressure from insurance...
Micro Lending in the U.S. December 1, 2014 While microfinance is largely associated with developing nations, microfinance in the United States has been around since the 1980s, according...
10 things to Know About Winter Risk December 1, 2014 Standard homeowners and renters policies cover winter-related disasters such as burst pipes, ice dams and wind damage caused by weight...
Underserved Markets Ripe for Insurance Innovation, Swiss Re Americas CEO Says December 1, 2014 By Stephanie K. Jones Underserved populations and market niches are ripe with potential for insurance innovators who are willing to take on the challenge...
Small Business Insurance Market Primed for Consolidation December 1, 2014 If heavy competition breeds consolidation, then the property/casualty small business insurance market is ripe for it in the coming years....
State Farm Raising Auto Insurance Rates in Louisiana December 1, 2014 State Farm is increasing auto insurance premiums in Louisiana for liability, collision and comprehensive coverage by a statewide average of...
Integro Adds Aviation Expertise With Dewald and Team in Utah November 18, 2014 Integro announced it’s enhancing its aviation practice with the addition of sector specialist Leslie DeWald as managing principal. DeWald and...