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Previously uninsured government missions, such as cargo and crew delivery to the ISS, now need commercial coverage. It's an opportunity, and a risk.

In a sign that the U.S. economy is on the (gradual) upswing, the entrepreneurial rate in the U.S. is now higher than it was at the height of the dotcom bubble of 15 years ago, according to the Kaufman Index of Entrepreneurial Activity (KIEA)which currently lists more than 20 million...

In spite of incursions by direct writers, independent agents' service-centric focus is a perfect match for small business--and the benefits go both ways.

News from EMPLOYERS, The Main Street America Group, AIG, Century Risk Advisors, Torus, Venture Insurance Programs and more

More than 20 million start-up businesses in the U.S. today present a wealth of opportunity for independent agents and brokers.

Non-admitted underwriters are seeking across-the-board rate hikes for property & casualty risksand are covering more risks as standard lines insurers continue to shed unwanted business. Yet the surplus lines market has not entered the hard phase of the market cycle. Not even the massive insured property catastrophe losses stemming from...

Non-admitted underwriters are seeking across-the-board rate hikes for property & casualty risksand are covering more risks as standard lines insurers continue to shed unwanted business. Yet the surplus lines market has not entered the hard phase of the market cycle. Not even the massive insured property catastrophe losses stemming from...

If attendance at NAPSLO's Annual Convention was any indication of the state of the E&S market, it's a good time to be in the business. With about 3,800 people wearing badges at the convention in San Diego, NAPSLO set another attendance record.