Following a breakdown in settlement negotiations, New York Attorney General Eliot Spitzer filed a civil lawsuit against Liberty Mutual, alleging that the carrier participated in a pervasive
In a statement issued hours after the suit was announced, Liberty said it had tried to resolve the issue with the attorney general, only to find his demands "excessive and unreasonable--both in terms o
AN ISSUE I've long heard discussed by new producers and veterans alike is when and why to walk away from a prospect. I'd like to share with you some key factors to consider when making this often-difficult decision, and also suggest
The Richmond, Va.-based U.S. Travel Insurance Association reported that 30 percent of U.S. leisure travelers purchased travel protection last year, compared with just 8 percent prior to September of
The Richmond, Va.-based U.S. Travel Insurance Association reported that 30 percent of U.S. leisure travelers purchased travel protection last year, compared with just 8 percent prior to September of
How to pay the lowest price for insurance, get the best possible terms from insurers, and reduce the number and size of claims will be topics at an upcoming Risk & Insurance Management Society Inc. wo
INTERNET-BASED technology continues to revolutionize all aspects of insurance agency operations. In the past couple of years, it has had a significant impact on agents' No. 1 job: putting business on the books.To get an idea of what's available to
IF ANYONE would have guessed a year ago what the major insurance topic of 2005 would be, he or she probably would have assumed that it would be the congressional debate over federal versus state regulation of insurance. New York Attorney General
Agents, brokers overcoming tech barriers, but cultural hurdles must still be clearedThere seems to be a renewed enthusiasm in the independent insurance agency arena ...
Unnecessary SMART Act Distinctions Could Restrict E&S Market Access For Some Buyers Inconsistent definitions of sophisticated buyers may leave some in tough spotBy John P. ...