An Insurance Journalist’s Perspective on Southern California’a Wildfires April 7, 2025 By Russ Banham PART ONE OF A TWO-PART SERIES It was pitch black in the house and the power was off. The Santa...
Declarations April 7, 2025 “Monster” Event Inevitable “Climate change may have been announcing its arrival. However, no ‘monster’ event occurred during 2024. Someday, any...
Today’s Commercial Property Market in ‘Better Place’ Brokers Assess 4 Current Trends: Vacancies, Alternatives, Valuations, Wildfires April 7, 2025 By Andrea Wells Commercial property insurance rates continue to fall for most accounts after most property insurers saw profitable books in 2024. That’s...
Claims Service, Tech, Communication Top Independent Agent Concerns April 7, 2025 By Denise Johnson Claims, communication, and technology are the top three concerns for independent agents when placing new business with a carrier, according...
Finding Alternatives April 7, 2025 By Chris Burand In recent months, the Wall Street Journal has published long articles regarding how expensive—to the point of not being affordable—homeowners...
Inflation, Rising Claim Costs, Riskier Business Reasons Cited for Rate Increases in A&E Market: Survey April 7, 2025 Architects and engineers professional liability insurers report concerns about the persistent effects of inflation on claim expenses, uncertainty about the...
Illegal vs Legal DEI: Navigating DEI Legally: Emphasizing Equity Without Legal Pitfalls April 7, 2025 By James Felton Keith and Dawn D. Bennett-Alexander The debate over what constitutes “illegal DEI” has intensified following recent executive orders from the U.S. president. The orders instruct...
When to Cut Ties With a Recruiter April 7, 2025 By Mary Newgard Even if your concerns seem minor, don’t disregard your gut instinct. If you are worried about actions or behaviors from...
Workforce Wellbeing April 7, 2025 By Andrea Wells Rising medical costs and economic uncertainty are stressing out today’s workforce. That’s according to MetLife’s 2025 U.S. Employee Benefit Trends...
Understanding the Risks and Coverages in Condo Association D&O April 7, 2025 By Patrick Wraight Directors and officers (D&O) coverage is critical for any organization that is governed by a board of directors. It provides...