Agents & Brokers News

Consumer advice

Declarations “The reality is that Citizens offers a one-size-fits-all policy that often leaves coverage gaps and there is a higher...

Programs Unplugged

Some of today’s most successful program managers have pulled the plug on association endorsements. They’re not anti-association but they have...

People

The Insurance Marketing Communications Association named its 2007/2008 slate The Insurance Marketing Communications Association named its 2007/2008 slate of directors...

News Currents

House-passed flood insurance bill provides optional windstorm coverage The U.S. House of Representatives has passed a measure updating the nation’s...

Wind, water and legislative storm

The U.S. House of Representatives passed the Flood Insurance Reform and Modernization Act, H.R. 3121, by a vote of 263-146...

Niche writing and the soft market

By Tyler Hamilton
Program diversification helps to lighten the effects during increased competition As the property casualty market softens, insurance carriers will strive...

Business Moves

The Hanover, Professionals Direct The Hanover Insurance Group, Inc. reports it has completed the previously announced acquisition of Professionals Direct,...