Agency Management

Improved conditions in the investment markets and the arrival of new capacity have significantly increased the capital position of Lloyd's of London during the first half of 2009, according to a report released today by Aon Benfield.

The latest "Saw" movie channels public wrath against health insurers by targeting those in claims, yet another example of how pop culture capitalizes on the industry's poor reputation, says NU Editor Sam Friedman on his blog at www.NUSamSoapBox.com.

Most program business insurers believe gross premium volume for their segment totals at least $20 billion, but a growing subset now has doubts that they are actually writing that much as a group, a survey reported.

Risk managers from both the private and public sectors issued renewed calls for complete transparency.

Most program business insurers believe gross premium volume for their segment totals at least $20 billion, but a growing subset now has doubts that they are actually writing that much as a group, a survey reported.

Although contingent commissions could represent a conflict in the relationship between producers and consumers, that can be managed.

In a year when most are satisfied with holding their own in a sinking economy, the Applied Systems Client Network reported growth in a number of key areas thanks to the resilience of its volunteer members, the user group's outgoing chair says.

The Independent Insurance Agents & Brokers of New York Inc. said it will host a series of technology-focused workflow solution seminars throughout New York State in November.