Wyoming Traffic Fatalities Dropping February 10, 2014 The Wyoming Highway Patrol says fewer people died in traffic accidents across the state last year than in 2012. The...
Maine Bureau of Insurance Recovered $2M in 2013 February 10, 2014 Maine’s Bureau of Insurance obtained nearly $2 million in recoveries and required payments on behalf of Maine consumers in 2013,...
Texas-Based MHBT Recognized as Top Performing U.S. Insurance Brokerage February 10, 2014 MHBT Inc., headquartered in Dallas, Texas, was recently recognized as the “Top Performing Agency” in the country in its revenue...
Medical Malpractice May Be Back on Kentucky Lawmakers’ Agenda February 10, 2014 By Bruce Schreiner Kentucky lawmakers are preparing for another debate on whether to shake up the state’s medical malpractice system, with some influential...
Conn. Rejects Aid Request for Elevating Coastal Homes February 10, 2014 Connecticut officials have rejected $18 million in requests for the latest round of Superstorm Sandy aid from shoreline homeowners who...
How to Encourage Private Sector Flood Insurance February 10, 2014 By Andrew G. Simpson New technologies and a better understanding of flood risk may have increased private insurers’ interest in providing flood insurance but...
Fire Sprinkler Bill Dies in N.J. February 10, 2014 Fire sprinklers will not be required in new homes in New Jersey. New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie on Jan. 21...
P/C Direct Premium Written Up 4.1% Through 3Q 2013 January 27, 2014 By Douglas A. Powell Direct premium written (DPW) for property/casualty insurance companies continues to increase. At year-end 2012, more than $523 billion of DPW...
Colorado Gets Stoned Driving Prevention Grant January 27, 2014 Colorado plans to advertise the dangers of stoned driving and train more police officers in spotting drivers impaired by marijuana...
Agency Models: What Defines Today’s True Independent Agency January 27, 2014 By Mark E. Ruquet The conventional definition of an independent agent is an entrepreneur who owns his or her book of business and offers...