Market Insights

Fitch Ratings: Workers' comp on track for fifth year of underwriting profits

Denny Jacob | July 16, 2019

The industry's statutory combined ratio fell to 86% in 2018 and has averaged 93% annually since 2015.

Infographic

AI: Here's what insurance industry executives think

Rosalie Donlon | July 16, 2019

This graphic breakdown is based on research from recent Cognizant report "The Insurance AI Imperative."

The future of personal lines

Heather Turner | July 16, 2019

Personal lines insurers must innovate and adapt to contend with future market changes.

Commentary

Strategy and timing are key for improving workers' compensation outcomes

Christopher Schaffer | July 16, 2019

Improving workers’ compensation claim outcomes in a statutory, no-fault system is challenging but achievable.

Commentary

How to build a better online insurance experience

Frank Gehrig | July 16, 2019

Can the online insurance-buying experience be more effective?

Best Practices

10 tips for new insurance agents

Kendall McEachern | July 16, 2019

It's easy to get lost in the excitement of a new profession. These ten tips will help steer new agents and brokers towards success.

News

Allstate’s fraud judgment against 'sham law firms' upheld on appeal

Steven A. Meyerowitz | July 16, 2019

A multi-million dollar insurance fraud judgment was upheld against a woman who allegedly created sham law firms and recovered on false claims.

Analysis

Mobility ecosystems and the opportunity for insurers

Dr. Evangelos Avramakis | July 15, 2019

The insurance industry must change in step with transportation trends, which can translate into tremendous opportunity for the sector.

Commentary

Bad faith legislation is not good policy

Erin Collins | July 15, 2019

Contrary to popular belief, it’s the trial attorneys — not consumers — who benefit from bad faith legislation.

News

Who’s using what in P&C insurance: July 15, 2019

Denny Jacob | July 15, 2019

News from the North Dakota Insurance Department, PuroClean, Accurence Inc. and more.