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By Mark E. Ruquet, PropertyCasualty360.com |
November 17, 2011
With increased losses on their books, ample evidence exists that the double-digit decreases that insurers were routinely quoting customers on property and casualty accounts during the prolonged soft market are over. But the degree (how high will prices go?) and extent (how many lines of business will see a bump?)...
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By Mark E. Ruquet, PropertyCasualty360.com |
October 5, 2011
Insurance brokers say carriers are sending a clear message to them—they want to get rate where they can, but a weak economy and competitive pricing has them feeling glum about the prospects.
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By Mark E. Ruquet, PropertyCasualty360.com |
December 1, 2010
The Insurance Exchange Trust is moving ahead with development of an insurance exchange, establishing an oversight committee it said will make the insurance transaction easier for everyone involved.
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By Mark E. Ruquet, PropertyCasualty360.com |
November 15, 2010
Insurance brokers placing commercial lines business say they see no sign of a market turnaround anytime soon.
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By Mark E. Ruquet, PropertyCasualty360.com |
October 11, 2010
The soft commercial insurance market is becoming more of the norm than the exception, as broker and carrier officials suggest the pricing cycles of the past may be changing to an almost permanently depressed state.
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By Staff Writer |
October 6, 2010
James R. Pender was elected chairman of The Council of Insurance Agents & Brokers at the group's 97th annual Insurance Leadership Forum in Colorado Springs, Colo.
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By Mark E. Ruquet, PropertyCasualty360.com |
October 6, 2010
The soft market trend is expected to continue for the foreseeable future as some broker and company experts suggest the cycles of the past may be changing to an almost permanent state of a depressed market.
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By Mark E. Ruquet, PropertyCasualty360.com |
October 6, 2010
The soft market trend is expected to continue for the foreseeable future as some broker and company experts suggest the cycles of the past may be changing to an almost permanent state of a depressed market.
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By Mark E. Ruquet, PropertyCasualty360.com |
October 5, 2010
While the Council of Insurance Agents & Brokers is proud of the work it did for agents leading up to the health care reform law, the association's chairman said work remains to be done to safeguard members' interests.