P/C Insurers Turned Profit on Underwriting in Q1, Attained Record Surplus June 24, 2013 First quarter results for U.S. property/casualty insurers show they made a profit on underwriting for the first time since late...
Market Forces, Technology Transforming P/C Agents’ Role: McKinsey June 19, 2013 A report this month from consulting firm McKinsey & Company says market forces and technology are changing the role of...
Insurance Journal Co-Sponsors MarshBerry Market & Financial Survey June 18, 2013 MarshBerry, in partnership with Insurance Journal, has launched its 28th Annual Market & Financial Outlook Survey. This exclusive survey compiles...
Survey: Michigan Businesses Confident About Growth June 17, 2013 The latest Michigan Future Business Index survey of small and midsize business leaders shows unequalled confidence in the state’s business...
Most Insurance Agencies Say Technology Helped Fiscal Growth: Survey June 14, 2013 The majority of insurance agencies (77 percent) directly attribute their fiscal growth during 2012-2013 to the use of technology, according...
11 U.S. Weather Disasters in 2012 Cost More Than $1 Billion Each June 14, 2013 By Brian K. Sullivan The U.S. suffered 11 weather and climate disasters last year that caused more than $1 billion in damage each and...
New Survey Explores How Carriers Support Agency Growth Strategies June 12, 2013 Carriers can be instrumental in helping agencies grow through referrals, expanded coverages, and clear business line or geographic expansion planning...
Alabama Drivers Part of National Alcohol, Drug Test June 12, 2013 Drivers in St. Clair and Bibb counties who were stopped at roadblocks in the area over last weekend were asked...
Hands-Free Voice Messaging Behind Wheel More Dangerous Than Phoning: Study June 12, 2013 By Angela Greiling Keane, Bloomberg Using voice-to-text messaging, included in systems such as Ford Motor Co.’s Sync and Toyota Motor Corp.’s Entune, is more distracting...
Colleagues Are Overpaid, Say U.K. Financial Employees June 6, 2013 By Ambereen Choudhury Most U.K. financial-services employees say some within their companies are paid too much amid negative public sentiment toward the industry,...