Best Practices

3 ways to improve employee retention at your insurance agency

Michael Haddon | July 13, 2018

In today's environment, companies need to adopt a much more proactive approach when it comes to employee retention.

Market Insights

P&C insurance agent/broker jobs up slightly in past 12 months

Jayleen R. Heft | July 10, 2018

For the insurance industry, on a year-over-year basis, employment changes in most major segments were mixed.

News

Where to find risk consulting candidates of the future

Thomas Varney | July 10, 2018

Here are suggestions as to where an insurance carrier can find the talent required for today’s evolving insurance industry landscape.

Profile

Meet Gamma Iota Sigma: The next generation of insurance professionals

Danielle Ling | June 15, 2018

Insurance fraternity Gamma Iota Sigma will host their 47th annual international conference in Chicago October 4-6.

Event

The insurance industry must embrace women & technology like never before

Denny Jacob | June 12, 2018

Sponsorship programs, pay studies and gender dialogues are ways companies can look to promote women within a company.

Career Moves

Calling all interns: Gallagher's internship program may be for you

Denny Jacob | June 08, 2018

“These folks end up being incredibly important players in our company,” says President and CEO J. Patrick Gallagher Jr.

Whitepaper

How the insurance industry can attract and retain new talent

Marlene Satter | May 22, 2018

Retiring baby boomers have left a gap in the insurance industry, and firms are struggling to attract suitable talent to fill it.

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.

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.

News

The Spencer Educational Foundation names 2018 scholars

Denny Jacob | April 10, 2018

These awards bring the number of scholarships awarded by the non-profit to 1,051.

News

3 P&C companies make list of '100 best companies to work for'

Denny Jacob | March 09, 2018

Fortune released its 21st annual list of the best companies to work in the United States.

Commentary

Get real when training new insurance agency staff

Angie Herbers | March 05, 2018

Prepare employees joining your insurance agency by giving them their job details and teaching them about your firm's core values.

Expert Opinion Commentary

Let's work together to attract fresh talent to insurance careers

Kirstin Marr | March 01, 2018

The need for new expertise, simply from a human capital perspective, is daunting for insurance.

News

The flexible insurance industry workplace

Sharon Emek | February 21, 2018

Older employees may be ready to cut back on hours but not retire completely. With a little flexibility, they can help employers fill the talent gap.

News

Insurance leaders talk Insurance Careers Month at virtual town hall

Denny Jacob | February 20, 2018

Since 2016, February has been recognized as Insurance Careers Month. See what some industry leaders had to say about it.

Commentary

4 ways insurers can prepare for 'Digital Insurance 2.0'

Mike Smart | February 16, 2018

As InsurTechs make strong moves into the insurance market, legacy carriers are launching innovative new products.

Market Insights

3 digital marketing hacks to drive more insurance leads in 2018

Steve Yi | February 16, 2018

It's more critical than ever that legacy insurers, agents and brokers start to prioritize online marketing.

News

Self-driving cars, data prompt new auto insurance products

Jesse Krompier | February 15, 2018

The exponential growth of semi-autonomous cars requires rapid change on the part of producers and insurers alike.

News

Insureds to relay data to insurers through smart home devices

Denny Jacob | February 14, 2018

Nearly half of all homeowners and renters in the U.S. would consider allowing their insurance company to receive information through smart home devices.

Commentary

The future of digital customer experience in insurance

Lisa Woodley | February 13, 2018

The growing demand for voice-controlled artificial intelligence (AI) is part of a bigger trend toward more personalized, customized, conversational digital experiences.

News

10 more issues impacting workers' compensation in 2018

Kimberly George and Mark Walls | February 09, 2018

Marijuana legalization and immigration reform are just two of the hot-button issues that could affect workers' compensation specialists this year.

News

February is insurance careers month

Denny Jacob | February 08, 2018

Started in 2015, the initiative aims to bring awareness about recruiting the next generation of insurance professionals.

Commentary

Celebrating Texas-sized pride over IICF’s Southeast Benefit Dinner

Enya He | February 08, 2018

Sixth annual event raised record amounts for local charities, showcasing efforts by the insurance industry to join forces for the greater good.

News

Are most U.S. organizations as truly 'cyber-ready' as they think? (VIDEO)

Danielle Ling | February 07, 2018

Hiscox's second annual Cyber Readiness report highlights cyber threats facing companies both large and small, and the different threats targeting them.

News

Which P&C companies score high marks for diversity?

Denny Jacob | February 02, 2018

Employers across the country know that diversity is key to attracting talented workers and staying competitive. But who's actually investing in diversity and making it a priority?

News

How insurance agents can be effective mentors

Sharon Emek | February 01, 2018

What do insurance agents need to know about effectively mentoring millennials and others?

News

Trio of CEOs tackles 3 key topics at I.I.I.'s Joint Industry Forum

Shawn Moynihan | January 24, 2018

The topics addressed: the insurance industrys impending talent gap, technology, and regulation.

News

The Institutes announce new partnership with ITL and Innovator's Edge

Danielle Ling | January 17, 2018

Risk and insurance knowledge group The Institutes has announced a collaboration with Insurance Thought Leadership to expand and improve both organizations' educational tools.

News

Lessons on data-backed moves from two amateur chess players

Karl Coutet | January 11, 2018

Euler Hermes' Chief Risk Officer Karl Coutet identifies three ways insurance companies stand to benefit from maximizing their use of customer data and human talent.

News Slideshow

5 key insurance trend predictions for 2018

Danielle Ling | January 10, 2018

Among other things, insurance agents, brokers and carriers will accelerate their adoption of digital tools in 2018.

News

Move over millennials: Here comes Gen Z

Kirk Fleming | January 05, 2018

As Gen Z enters the workforce, here's what you need to know to find the best talent.

Commentary

Corporate Social Responsibility is more than a phrase to CNA

Brandon Davis | January 04, 2018

At CNA, participating in IICF's Week of Giving is only one way employees give back to their communities.

Commentary

Emerging tech in P&C insurance: It’s not about the technology

Mark Breading | December 22, 2017

All P&C insurers, across all lines, need to be actively following emerging tech developments and thinking about the implications for business strategy.

News

PIA helps members get schooled in cyber

Danielle Ling | December 15, 2017

The National Association of Professional Insurance Agents (PIA) and The PIA Partnership recently launched Cyber 101, a new educational website.

Achieve your career goals with these 3 career hacks

Ann Myhr, MS, CPCU, ARM | December 14, 2017

Achieve your career goals today with The Institutes' designations, certifications and online courses.

News

USI cybersecurity study highlights growing threats and shifting risks

Dena Cusick, Paul King | December 13, 2017

A new cybersecurity and data privacy study from USI highlights the top shifting risks and concerns among small and large U.S. businesses.

News

America's roadways need to be digitalized

Denny Jacob | December 07, 2017

There are few networks in the United States that are relied upon as much as its roadways.

News

InsurTech startup At-Bay pairs cyber insurance with risk management

Elana Ashanti Jefferson | December 05, 2017

This new California-based cyber insurance provider reflects the growing collaboration between InsurTechs and industry incumbents.

Commentary

Canadian insurance tech: The challenge of keeping pace

Gil Quesnelle | December 04, 2017

The insurance market in Canada is expanding and changing to provide new products that meet customers' needs.

News

Who's using what in P&C insurance: Dec. 4, 2017

PC360 Staff | December 04, 2017

Nationwide has selected TrueMotion to enhance the SmartRide Mobile App by collecting critical data about the prevalence of distracted driving.

Market Insights

The future of business insurance is on-demand

Ted Devine | December 01, 2017

Today's business culture and customer expectations demand that commercial insurance carriers embrace on-demand products and services.

News

Is cyber insurance prepared for GDPR?

Danielle Ling | December 01, 2017

BitSight's Jake Olcott sheds light on the EU's pending GDPR implementation and cyber insurance preparedness.

Commentary

Deliver on a multichannel digital strategy — or else

Giuliano Altamura | November 30, 2017

The insurance industry must now communicate with digital consumers in a way that meets their preferences and expectations.

News

FAA warns of drone impact risks with airplanes as use grows

Alan Levin, Bloomberg | November 28, 2017

New research from the FAA warns of the dangers drones pose to commercial airlines and private jets.

News

Who's using what in P&C insurance: Nov. 27, 2017

Staff Writer | November 27, 2017

Generali Global Assistance is teaming up with Lyft. Read that news as well as other tech tidbits from around the Property & Casualty insurance industry.

Market Insights

Construction hazards: The risk of not innovating

Gary Kaplan | November 07, 2017

The construction and insurance industries have many things in common, but neither industry has been regarded as being overly innovative. Fortunately, that perception is changing.

Market Insights

Emerging risks and how consumers and businesses are mitigating them

Danielle Ling | November 02, 2017

Check out these 12 emerging trends for consumers and businesses, and how each group perceives each trend as a great risk or a great opportunity.

Commentary

InsurTech sets the stage for 'A Tale of Two Industries'

Sam J. Friedman | October 31, 2017

InsurTech wasn't around in Charles Dickens' day, but digital transformation is creating 'great expectations' for insurers and consumers alike.

Market Insights

The software revolution laps the insurance shore

Keven Lincoln | October 31, 2017

Nobody wants to be caught holding stone chisels in a digital world. Here's how insurers can quicken the pace of innovation.

News

Who’s using what in P&C insurance: Oct. 30, 2017

PropertyCasualty360 | October 30, 2017

Technology news from Pioneer State Mutual and Duck Creek, Dryden Mutual, CallVU, The Hanover and Insurity, Applied Systems, All Risks, Ltd., and Intellect Design Arena Ltd.