Workers’ Compensation Results Improved in 2012 December 2, 2013 The workers’ compensation industry’s results improved in 2012. Premiums grew for the second straight year, the combined ratio improved, and...
Become a ‘Brand Behemoth’ by Seizing the Digital Moment December 2, 2013 By Brian S. Cohen Suppose you walked into a store to look for a new television. If the store only carried one brand, would...
Florida Attracts Interest from Private Flood Insurance Providers December 2, 2013 By Michael Adams With increases in federal flood insurance rates looming, two insurance providers have said they are prepared to sell private flood...
E&O Insights: How to Minimize E&O When Selling Employee Benefits December 2, 2013 By Curtis M. Pearsall Agencies involved in the sales and service of employee benefits know that the issue of errors and omissions (E&O) is...
Commissioner Denies TWIA’s Request to Raise Liability Limits December 2, 2013 By Stephanie K. Jones The primary windstorm insurer for Texas coastal properties won’t be raising limits of liability next year for property it covers....
Obamacare and Agency Value December 2, 2013 By Catherine Oak Where is the Affordable Care Act headed? Are we prepared? Who will be covered and who won’t? Are we robbing...
New Oklahoma Law Allows Seizure of License Plates from Uninsured Drivers December 2, 2013 Law enforcement officers in Oklahoma will soon have the option to seize license plates from uninsured drivers and assign temporary...
Report Shows Nearly 5 Million Homes Endangered by Wildfires December 2, 2013 More than 4.5 million U.S. households are at high or extreme risk from wildfire, according to new analysis by Verisk...
10 Things to Know About Pollution Liability December 2, 2013 In 2013, pollution liability news included: a $500 million cleanup plan for N.Y.’s Gowanus Canal; a $47 million cleanup plan...
When Coverage Isn’t Enough: Managing Risk a Challenge for Insureds December 2, 2013 By Amy O'Connor Companies of all types and sizes are facing increased risks, but many are not putting adequate programs in place to...