Commentary

While attending the Chicago Rock 'N' Roll Half Marathon in July, I noticed that several insurance companies had exhibits at the runners expo held before the race.

Texas law requires amusement rides are insured but the state has nothing on the books for facilities storing tons of ammonium nitrate. Does that make sense?

Texas law requires amusement rides are insured but the state has nothing on the books for facilities storing tons of ammonium nitrate. Does that make sense?

I sometimes wonder if there isnt an insurance executive or two who ponders whether the industry struck a Faustian bargain when it agreed to partner in the Write-Your-Own program.

I sometimes wonder if there isnt an insurance executive or two who ponders whether the industry struck a Faustian bargain when it agreed to partner in the Write-Your-Own program.

Weve written quite a bit over the past year about direct writers and how insurers are not necessarily looking to get rid of the middle man in the insurance deal, but are seeking alternate ways to deliver products and communicate with their customers.