Rusbuldt on McKinsey 2: Agent-Carrier Relationships Make a Difference October 29, 2013 By Andrew G. Simpson Bob Rusbuldt, president and CEO of the Independent Insurance Agents and Brokers of America – the Big “I”- takes issue...
WKFC Launches Miscellaneous Professional Liability Program October 28, 2013 Ryan Specialty Group’s WKFC has launched a miscellaneous professional liability program with the Chubb Group of Insurance Cos. (Chubb). The...
Best Affirms Ratings of Hartford Steam Boiler Group’s Members October 28, 2013 A.M. Best Co. has affirmed the financial strength rating (FSR) of ‘A++’ (Superior) and the issuer credit ratings (ICR) of...
Insurance, Tax, Climate Groups Hit Possible Delay in Flood Insurance Changes October 28, 2013 By Andrew G. Simpson The prospect of a delay in flood insurance reforms that are raising premiums for many homeowners is being met with...
Bipartisan Deal Reached to Delay Flood Insurance Premium Hikes: Waters October 28, 2013 Key House and Senate members have reached a bipartisan deal to delay changes to the federal flood insurance program that...
Marsh & McLennan Climbs to Post-Spitzer High October 28, 2013 By Marci Jacobs Marsh & McLennan Cos., the biggest insurance broker by market value, has climbed to a 9-year high, bouncing back from...
Toyota Settles Acceleration Case After $3 Million Verdict October 28, 2013 By Jessica Dye Toyota Motor Corp. reached a deal on Friday to resolve a lawsuit in the United States over unintended acceleration issues,...
Why McKinsey’s Prediction of Demise of Independent Agents Is ‘Dead Wrong’ October 28, 2013 By Andrew G. Simpson A recent report from McKinsey & Co. had some bad news for local property/casualty insurance agents— many of them will...
Advisen: Historians May See 2013 as ‘Cyber Tipping-Point’ October 28, 2013 By Young Ha Historians may look at the year 2013 as a “cyber tipping-point” — the point at which businesses and governments finally...
Study Suggests Topography Can Strengthen Tornadoes October 25, 2013 By Ben Benton The Georgia town of Trenton seems to fit the model. Two people died there about a block from each other....