U.S. Insurance Broker Sector Outlook Positive for 2014: Fitch December 16, 2013 Revenue and earnings growth for U.S. insurance brokers in 2014 is expected to improve modestly over 2013, according to a...
How Insurance Industry Associations Help Those in Need December 16, 2013 Big ‘I’ Helps Grant Children’s Wishes The Independent Insurance Agents & Brokers of America (Big “I”) conducts numerous charitable activities...
Commercial Lines Price Gains Slowing Down December 12, 2013 Price gains are slowing down after commercial insurance prices increased for the 11th straight quarter, rising by 5 percent in...
FEMA Fights Mississippi Suit Against Flood Insurance Hikes December 2, 2013 The federal government is urging a federal court to dismiss a Mississippi lawsuit seeking to halt flood insurance rate hikes...
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...
Immediate Notice Required, Euthanasia Allowed in Equine Mortality Policies December 2, 2013 By Stephanie K. Jones The main difference between livestock, or equine, mortality insurance and human life insurance is that a livestock owner, subject to...
Lexington’s Johnson on U.S. Surplus Lines December 2, 2013 The surplus lines industry experienced tough times in 2012. But that hasn’t been the story for 2013, says Jeremy Johnson,...
Arkansas Oil Spill Damages Exceed $70M: ExxonMobil December 2, 2013 ExxonMobil estimates that the March oil spill in an Arkansas subdivision has caused more than $70.5 million in damages for...
Program Market Growth: New Study Shows Business Up 10% December 2, 2013 Program insurance premium revenues increased 10.8 percent in 2012, more than three times the rate of premium growth in the...
Lawsuit: California Student Recruited to Help in Drug Bust December 2, 2013 The mother of a California middle school student has sued the school district, claiming her 14-year-old son was used as...