Report: Warming Likely to Make Bad Things Worse November 5, 2013 By Seth Borenstein Many of the ills of the modern world — starvation, poverty, flooding, heat waves, droughts, war and disease — are...
World Needs Insurance Industry to Be ‘Bold’ and ‘Sexy’ Now, PLUS Told November 4, 2013 By Andrew G. Simpson It’s time for the insurance industry to be “bold” and “sexy” in creating new insurance products and services to help...
Groups Urge National System for Tracking Youth Sport Concussions November 4, 2013 By Lauran Neergaard Is peewee football too early to wonder about concussions? Maybe not: A major report says far too little is known...
Rusbuldt on McKinsey 5: Where Will Agents Really Be in 5 to 10 Years? November 1, 2013 By Andrew G. Simpson Bob Rusbuldt, president and CEO of the Independent Insurance Agents and Brokers of America – the Big “I”- takes issue...
Rusbuldt on McKinsey 4: Trusted Choice, CAP as Part of Agents’ Internet Strategy October 31, 2013 By Andrew G. Simpson Bob Rusbuldt, president and CEO of the Independent Insurance Agents and Brokers of America – the Big “I”- takes issue...
Many Sandy-Displaced N.J. Residents Dissatisfied With Insurers: Survey October 30, 2013 A new survey of New Jersey residents who have been displaced from their homes because of Superstorm Sandy shows many...
Insurers Rated on Customer Satisfaction with Auto Claims: J.D. Power October 30, 2013 Customer satisfaction with auto insurance claims handling is improving, due in large part to insurers’ improvements in managing the first...
Risk Managers: Loss of TRIA Would Limit, Possibly End, Terrorism Coverage October 30, 2013 A majority of risk professionals believe expiration of the federal terrorism reinsurance program would result in a decrease of affordable...
Rusbuldt on McKinsey 3: Don’t Ignore Trends Favoring Independent Agents October 30, 2013 By Andrew G. Simpson Bob Rusbuldt, president and CEO of the Independent Insurance Agents and Brokers of America – the Big “I”- takes issue...
Usage-Based Auto Insurance on Road to Becoming Standard Offering October 29, 2013 By Andrew G. Simpson Technology is spurring innovation and altering risk scenarios throughout the economy including in auto insurance. While advanced auto safety features,...