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By Tim Hoelle |
May 1, 2011
While Florida agents and brokers have become adept at adjusting to the “new normal” of stagnant rates and reduced premiums afflicting the E&S commercial property market, there are reasons to believe change may be on the way.
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By Tim Hoelle |
March 3, 2011
Recent studies reveal that in 2010 PEOs had more than 949,000 worksite employees, 69,000 employers, and over $25 billion in payroll in Florida. By comparison, five years ago the data showed 700,000 worksite employees, 50,000 employers and payroll in excess of $17 billion. Growth, however, has not been without challenges.
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By Tim Hoelle |
December 1, 2010
Independent insurance agency merger and acquisition (M&A) activity has been a wild ride in the past few years and it is not likely to become smooth anytime soon
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By Tim Hoelle |
November 1, 2010
Florida's E&S market appears trapped in a non-traditional cycle -- a soft market followed by a softer market.
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By Tim Hoelle |
October 1, 2010
President Bruce Bowers talked with Florida Underwriter about the FSLA, surplus lines business in Florida, and the Florida insurance marketplace in general.
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By Tim Hoelle |
August 1, 2010
Florida's excess and surplus (E&S) lines industry emerged relatively unscathed from the 2010 legislative session.
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By Tim Hoelle |
July 1, 2010
A recent survey by the Reinsurance Association of America (RAA) showed negative movement across two critical indicators within the reinsurance marketplace.
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By Tim Hoelle |
May 1, 2010
The continued existence of the Coalition of Insurance Fraud organization appears secure.
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By Tim Hoelle |
March 1, 2010
No news is good news, so they say, and that applies in some ways to the current Florida E&S commercial property market.
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By Tim Hoelle |
February 1, 2010
The unique aspects of the environmental insurance market, combined with constant change, make it a challenging coverage for most insurance professionals.
