Agency Management

News

People on the move in the P&C insurance industry: May 25, 2018

Denny Jacob | May 25, 2018

News from ITS, NationsBuilders Insurance Services Inc., Preferred Property Program and more.

Best Practices

Paid Family Leave claims processing tips

Joy Maas | May 25, 2018

New York State’s new paid family leave law may trigger more PFL claims nationwide.

News

6 scenarios that travel insurance won't cover

Denny Jacob | May 25, 2018

After a long journey, the last thing any traveler wants to encounter is a snag with their hotel or rental reservation.

News

P&C industry combined ratio for Q1 2018 lowest in past 5 years

Denny Jacob | May 24, 2018

The latest report from A.M. Best shows improvement despite 2017's catastrophe losses.

Commentary

Expect a shift in the auto insurance litigation landscape

Randy Maniloff | May 24, 2018

Even if widespread adoption of autonomous and self-driving cars somehow becomes a reality, they surely won't be foolproof.

Market Insights

New RIMS report identifies top emerging risks in Latin America

Danielle Ling | May 24, 2018

The report says the regulatory environment is the top risk in Latin America, differing from the top threat globally.

News

Are your clients insured for summer fun?

Denny Jacob | May 23, 2018

While it's easy to get distracted by the fun in the sun, there are plenty of risks consumers should consider first.

Commentary

Lessons for the insurance industry from mountain climbing

Grace Vandecruze | May 18, 2018

The insurance industry can benefit from the team-building skills needed to climb mountains.

News

People on the move in the P&C insurance industry: May 18, 2018

Denny Jacob | May 18, 2018

News from Big I New York, Valen Analytics, XL Catlin and more.

News

N.Y. construction company schemed $1.8M from workers, investigation finds

Denny Jacob | May 18, 2018

Six individuals have been arrested and charged with several counts of grand larceny, scheme to defraud and insurance fraud.

News

Train today's young workers to thrive for tomorrow's job market

Denny Jacob | May 17, 2018

As youth workers enter the workforce for the first time, employers must consider that for many this may be their first job.

News

Cybersecurity, InsurTech regulation poised to define 2018

Denny Jacob | May 17, 2018

Regulation is often cited as the most significant hurdle to innovation in the insurance industry.

Expert Opinion

5 ways to glue customers to your insurance agency

John Graham | May 17, 2018

Making existing relationships stick is a lot easier than establishing new relationships.

News

Around the P&C insurance industry: May 16, 2018

Denny Jacob | May 16, 2018

News from HUB International Limited, Prime Risk Partners Inc., AssuredPartners Inc. and more.

Analysis

Medicare tips for auto insurance agents

Quincy Enoch | May 16, 2018

Insurance professionals who manage bodily injury claims stemming from auto accidents need to know their way around Medicare organizations.

Ranking

6 P&C insurance companies among best employers for veterans in 2018

Rosalie Donlon | May 16, 2018

The insurance industry can be a good career choice for military members transitioning out of the service and their spouses or family members.

Commentary

Leadership and mentoring: Leading by serving

Frank Ramos | May 15, 2018

Leadership is not a title. Nor is it a right. It's not an excuse to boss others around.

News

Piece by piece: The state of affairs in the construction industry

Denny Jacob | May 14, 2018

The industry hasn't changed too much, but the biggest challenge is finding skilled labor due to a number of factors.

Best Practices

Jump-start insurance education content with these goals, steps

Rick Fox | May 14, 2018

Consumers want better information from their agents in order to make informed choices about risk mitigation.

News

People on the move in the P&C insurance industry: May 11, 2018

Denny Jacob | May 11, 2018

News from CSAA Insurance Group, the Travelers Companies Inc., Alera Group and more.

Research

Survey predicts record hiring in insurance industry during 2018

Jayleen R. Heft | May 11, 2018

Insurance employers are facing a number of challenges to fill jobs like underwriters, actuaries, claims and sales.

Analysis

Bitcoin is not money

Karen Sorrell | May 11, 2018

Your business clients should be aware of these facts before using cryptocurrencies.

Research

Top four wedding insurance claims of 2017

Denny Jacob | May 11, 2018

Consider covering your wedding with some insurance to mitigate all possible risks.

News

Axa's IPO flop shows investor dismay at insurer's strategy

Fabio Benedetti-Valentini, Alex Barinka and Katherine Chiglinsky | May 10, 2018

The sale of part of its U.S. operations raised almost $1 billion less than the company had hoped for.

News

Moving out? Don't forget to pack insurance

Denny Jacob | May 10, 2018

May is National Moving Month and there are many questions that will pop up if you're planning on moving soon.

News

Around the P&C insurance industry: May 9, 2018

Denny Jacob | May 09, 2018

News from Philadelphia Insurance Companies, Lockton, H.W. Kaufman Group and more.

News

House Committee on Education & the Workforce discusses opioids and federal employees

Denny Jacob | May 09, 2018

The opioid crisis that currently exists in the U.S. has been fermenting since the 1990s.

Analysis

Volcanic eruptions and your homeowners' insurance

FC&S Editors | May 09, 2018

Coverage Q&A: A direct loss from volcano fire or explosions is covered, and ash clean-up is considered 'debris removal.'

Expert Opinion

Ways to overcome key hurdles when selling your insurance agency

Mark Tibergien | May 09, 2018

Perhaps the most fundamental element of a deal is an understanding of the earnings power of the agency.

News

6 tips to protect your home and property for 2018's hurricane season

Denny Jacob | May 09, 2018

After 2017's tumultuous hurricane season, this year's hurricane season looks only to be above average.

News

We can’t fix all the new vulnerabilities, so let’s fix the system

Matthew Honea | May 08, 2018

Companies need to establish programs that work. Otherwise, they are simply asking to leak their important vulnerability information to dark places.

Best Practices

Keys to improving the claims adjusting process

Christopher Tidball | May 08, 2018

Adjusters should focus on the critical aspects of their job and leverage technology for other tasks and repeatable processes.

News

7 ways to secure yourself and your office when working from home

Sage Singleton | May 08, 2018

If you work from home — whether you’re a small-business owner or a freelancer — you know it’s crucial to keep your home office secure.

Best Practices

Keeping client data safe while processing insurance claims

Elaine Thompson | May 07, 2018

Each online transaction is vulnerable. Agents and brokers should follow these eight steps to keep client data safe.

Best Practices

Shaping up for summer: Top 4 risks for fitness facilities

Brian Rawlings | May 07, 2018

With new trends in fitness popping up almost daily, health club owners should keep up on the associated risks.

News

People on the move in the P&C insurance industry: May 4, 2018

Denny Jacob | May 04, 2018

News from Guy Carpenter & Company LLC, Willis Re, Aon plc and more.

News

FM Global unveils senior leadership changes

Denny Jacob | May 04, 2018

Jonathan W. Hall, COO of FM Global, will retire on July 1, 2018, after 37 years with the company.

Expert Opinion

How big data bolsters insurance customer, employee relationships

Kabir Syed | May 03, 2018

Today’s data-driven analytics and machine learning technologies enable agents to do their jobs in an entirely new way.

News

The state of the P&C industry's social media presence

Denny Jacob | May 03, 2018

Are social media content programs effective? What content actually drives engagement from their followers? These are questions companies must ask themselves from time to time.

Commentary

Claims management equals risk management

Farhana Alarakhiya | May 03, 2018

Having a real-time view of potential exposures from extreme weather and other such catastrophes is a critical advantage.

Commentary

How insurance providers can engage millennials to drive sales

Brett Tabano | May 02, 2018

Insurance brands need to have a rich understanding of how millennials think and behave to successfully market to them.

News

PIA announces 2018 Professional Agent of the Year

Denny Jacob | May 02, 2018

The 2018 PIA Agent of the Year Award was presented to Carla Jean Marks during a gala luncheon ceremony held on April 24, 2018, in Arlington, Va., held in conjunction with PIA National meetings.

News

Around the P&C insurance industry: May 2, 2018

Denny Jacob | May 02, 2018

News from Munich Reinsurance America Inc., Allianz Global Corporate & Specialty, the Travelers Institute and more.

Research

Top 5 mobile device threats & how to prevent them

Michael Ogden | May 02, 2018

Some obvious and not-so-obvious steps to take to stay secure on mobile devices.

News

AmWINS Group Inc. announces executive leadership changes

Denny Jacob | May 01, 2018

AmWINS Group, Inc. announced that Scott M. Purviance has succeeded M. Steven DeCarlo as the company’s CEO, effective immediately.

News

Key takeaways from Marsh's 'The Internet of Everything' report

Denny Jacob | May 01, 2018

The latest report from Marsh notes that the rise of IoT devices is changing the cyber risk landscape — and not necessarily for the better.

Best Practices

5 tips for tackling the risk of embezzlement

Tamara L. Hajjar, CFE | May 01, 2018

Embezzlement can affect any kind of organization of any size. Here are five things you can do to protect your business.

News

Top 10 best cities to start a business in 2018

Denny Jacob | April 30, 2018

For businesses willing to be headquartered outside the 'mainstream cities,' there are a number of up-and-coming cities worth exploring.

People on the move in the P&C insurance industry: April 27, 2018

Denny Jacob | April 27, 2018

News from CorHome, JLT Specialty USA, RIC Insurance General Agency and more.

Analysis

How funding, innovation and collaboration changed insurance

Kirstin Marr | April 26, 2018

These were the hot-button topics recently when more than 100 insurance industry leaders gathered to share insights about the future of the market.