Report: Cybercrime ‘A Thriving Business’ as US Claims Frequency Rises May 20, 2024 By Nehemiah Balaoroin Cyber claims frequency in the United States rose 13% last year, a new report shows. According to the 2024 Cyber...
FTC Noncompete Ban Includes Key Revisions, But Faces Uncertain Future May 20, 2024 By Charles Symington When the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) issued its final rule banning the use of most noncompete agreements, many insurance agents...
The Gaming Boom: Potential Risks and Insurance Implications May 20, 2024 By Patrick Wraight You don’t have to look very far to understand that the gaming (gambling) industry in the United States is booming....
How to Succeed in the Entertainment Insurance Business: Get creative producing with a small cast of underwriters and limited capacity. May 20, 2024 By Andrea Wells Even during the post-pandemic boom in the entertainment industry, when event and live performance venue attendance reached pre-COVID-19 levels, insurance...
Process Improvement Is the Secret to Recruiting Success May 20, 2024 By Mary Newgard I see a lot of insurance agencies sink a never-ending amount of time and money into recruitment in the hopes...
Power of the Mastermind: Part Two May 20, 2024 By Catherine Oak and Bill Schoeffler Editor’s note: The following article is a continuation of Part One, published in Insurance Journal’s May 6, 2024, issue in...
The History of the Professional Liability Underwriting Society: The Origin Story of Bringing the Best Together May 20, 2024 By Angelo J. Gioia The Professional Liability Underwriting Society (PLUS), as it exists today, does not have a written narrative or any acknowledgment on...
Data Privacy, Human Trafficking Risks on the Rise May 20, 2024 By Lee Shavel The world can at times feel smaller and more connected than ever before. And though there are many tangible benefits...
The Problem(s) With Hail Claims, Part 1: A Cautionary Tale for Insureds and Insurers May 20, 2024 By Bill Wilson Last year while I was out of town, a roofing company showed up at my home and told my wife...
The Relevance of Standard Carriers to Commercial Lines May 20, 2024 By Chris Burand Question: Are standard, admitted, insurance carriers relevant commercial markets? Arthur J. Gallagher stated in their 2020 10K that 50% of...