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...
What to Ask Before Joining an Agency Group December 1, 2014 Premium Aggregation How is contingency revenue shared? How is contingency/profit sharing managed to protect individual agents? Will the network, cluster...
Largest Dividend Paid by Montana Workers’ Comp Fund December 1, 2014 Many Montana businesses will share a $20 million windfall from the state workers’ compensation fund. The Montana State Fund’s board...
2014 State Specialist P/C Insurers Revealed December 1, 2014 By Barry J. Koestler II The Demotech Company Classification System categorizes insurers into one of 11 categories based on an analysis of data reported by...
Experts: Eastern Colorado Wildfires Likely to Start on Private Lands December 1, 2014 Fires ignited on private lands pose the most significant wildfire threats to populated areas on the eastern-facing range of the...
Mad Hatters & Agency Owners December 1, 2014 By Chris Burand Obviously the title is a take-off from the classic Joe Cocker song/album, Mad Hatters & Englishmen, which is a take...