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By Kevin Stipe |
May 21, 2012
Agency mergers-and-acquisitions activity has come roaring back after plummeting during the economic crisis of 2008-2009. In fact, 2011 was the second-most-active year for M&A in the insurance industry’s history—only 16 deals short of the all-time record of 301 deals announced in 2008. If current trends hold, 2012 may set a...
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By Michael P. Voelker |
April 26, 2012
Although there won’t be a flood of new markets available to independent agents, increased interest by carriers in the independent channel can translate into opportunity.
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By Staff Writer |
March 26, 2012
National Alliance for Insurance Education & Research Elects Board Officers; The Main Street America Group Inducts 5 to 'Circle of Excellence'; Marsh & McLennan Acquires KSPH, HSB Introduces Freestyle Advantage Program
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By Mark E. Ruquet, PropertyCasualty360.com |
February 14, 2012
Professional services firm Marsh & McLennan Cos. reports 2011 fourth quarter net income increased 26 percent, as both its risk and insurance and consulting divisions reported positive growth.
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By Staff Writer |
November 29, 2011
PHLY expands some of its offerings.
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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 Staff Writer |
November 8, 2011
New policies, promotions and hires with Zurich, Applied Systems, Smart Choice and Swiss Re Corp.
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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 |
October 3, 2011
Two major global insurance brokers and an international insurer are using three different techniques to grow their businesses through relationships with smaller brokers and agencies.
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By Mark E. Ruquet, PropertyCasualty360.com |
July 13, 2011
Marsh & McLennan Agency and Hub International say they have acquired employee benefits brokers Prescott Pailet Benefits and Workplace Benefits Solutions, respectively.
