Agency Management

Good management goes beyond the 30,000-foot view

For U.S. coastal property business, “the market’s capital has felt ‘three Katrinas,’” according to experts at a reinsurance broker, which previously speculated it would take three Katrina-sized events to push up reinsurance prices.

Chief executives from seven of the most active insurance brokerage acquisition firms say they see a bright future ahead for the insurance industry, as clients rely more and more on their expertise in risk transfer and employee benefits in an increasingly complex environment.

How in the world do you squeeze social media into your marketing mix if you’re a busy insurance professional?

Two ex-Marsh executives are accusing their former employer of making them “scapegoats” to avoid criminal prosecution by colluding with the New York attorney general to have the two indicted over allegations they engaged in an improper kickback scheme.

Consumers are being told that SB 408 will suddenly allow for large homeowners premium rate hikes because of reinsurance costs. We need to tell them the real story, starting with why reinsurance is important to everyone.

As a wholesale broker, you had absolutely no direct engagement with the retail agents customer. No calls, no letters, no emails. So why is he suing you?

An analysis developed by Citizens Property Insurance Corp. shows that Florida policyholders could be on the hook for significant assessments if the state gets hit by a major storm.