U.S., Rockefeller $100M Fund Promotes Natural Disaster Mitigation, Insurance for Poor August 6, 2014 By Nicole Gaouette The U.S. Agency for International Development and the Rockefeller Foundation are starting a $100 million project to prepare vulnerable communities...
Soft P/C Market Flattens Independent Agencies’ Organic Growth in Q2: Reagan Consulting August 5, 2014 Independent insurance agents and brokers reported median organic growth of 5.8 percent for the second quarter of 2014, a weakening...
Baton Rouge-Area Among Top Gainers for New Construction Jobs August 1, 2014 Large amounts of construction in the Baton Rouge, La.-area has led the region to be named among the top gainers...
Last Chance to Participate: Take the Market & Financial Survey Now July 30, 2014 How are agencies targeting new business today? Will historical growth rates be sustainable? And just how much do agencies need...
Obesity Linked to Increased Fatigue in the Workplace July 29, 2014 U.S. workplaces may need to consider innovative methods to prevent fatigue from developing in employees who are obese. Based on...
Primary-Enforced Texting Laws Save Drivers’ Lives: University Research July 28, 2014 New research appears to confirm that laws against texting while driving do reduce traffic fatalities if they are primary enforcement...
Survey: Michigan Business Owners Optimistic About Future July 25, 2014 Owners of Michigan’s small and medium-size businesses have voiced their confidence in Michigan’s economic future in the latest Future Business...
Insurers Overemphasizing Digital Service Risk Alienating Customers: Bain July 24, 2014 Global top performers in the high-churn personal insurance industry win over customers with consistent outreach that relies on multiple channels...
1 in 4 Young Adults Don’t Leave Home; Trend Expected to Rise July 24, 2014 By Victoria Stilwell The share of young adults living with parents or other family members in the U.S. continues to grow in the...
Insured Global Disaster Losses in First Half Reached $22B: Aon Benfield July 23, 2014 Insured losses from global natural disasters during the six-month period ending June 30, 2014 reached $22 billion. That compares to...