Sandy Losses Wiped Out Entire U.S. Marine Premiums for 2012: IUMI March 22, 2013 The cost of Superstom Sandy to the global marine market has been put at between $2.5 billion and $3 billion...
Turning Tornado Debris Into Better Storm Warnings March 22, 2013 By Jeff Martin Photos and mementoes that were snatched up and blown hundreds of miles during tornados in the south of the United...
Agents Seek Mobile Apps for Customer Self-Service, Sales Help: Survey March 21, 2013 Independent agents and brokers want their customers to be able to “self-serve” on mobile devices, and sales and quotes are...
Agency Compensation: Who’s Worth What in Your Independent Agency? March 20, 2013 By Andrea Wells From top level managers to office and support staff — every person in an agency has a role to play...
Insurance Claim-Padding OK with 24% of Americans: Survey March 20, 2013 Twenty-four percent of Americans believe it is acceptable to increase an insurance claim by a small amount to make up...
More U.S. Than European Drivers on Phone: Study March 19, 2013 By Joan Lowy Distracted driving is more widespread in the U.S. than in Europe, according to a study that surveyed drivers about their...
Research Panel Recommends Steps to Help Mine Workers Escape in Emergencies March 18, 2013 By Vicki Smith Federal regulators and safety officials should consider requiring more backup air supplies and work to develop better breathing devices that...
Increase in Oklahoma Mobile Home Parks Ups Tornado Vulnerability March 15, 2013 A new report from Lloyd’s of London found that a growing number of Oklahomans are becoming increasing vulnerable to tornadoes,...
More Clients Buying, Increasing Cyber Insurance: Marsh March 15, 2013 More companies are buying cyber insurance to protect their organizations from the financial consequences of a data breach or cyber...
Directors and Officers Liability Market Firming: Towers Watson March 14, 2013 The directors and officers liability market continued to see price increases in 2012, with more private/not-for-profit organizations reporting rate increases...