Commentary

Don't be afraid to throw a bear in the boat.

Workers Comp insurers are benefitting from the continued growth in private-sector hiring and payroll over the past few years, but there is concern about a few dark clouds of economic uncertainty looming on the horizon.

Reading the reminiscences of former Florida Insurance Commissioner Tom Gallaghers trials in the aftermath of Hurricane Andrew got me to thinking about what a hit the insurance industry took from that storm. Im not talking about the financial hit, but the reputational hit.

Reading the reminiscences of former Florida Insurance Commissioner Tom Gallaghers trials in the aftermath of Hurricane Andrew got me to thinking about what a hit the insurance industry took from that storm. Im not talking about the financial hit, but the reputational hit.

I was in Chicago last week for Insurance Telematics 2012 and listened to presentations from about two dozen speakers on how telematics and usage-based insurance will affect both the commercial lines and personal lines of insurance. Heres a sampling of quotes from the conference.

I was in Chicago last week for Insurance Telematics 2012 and listened to presentations from about two dozen speakers on how telematics and usage-based insurance will affect both the commercial lines and personal lines of insurance. Heres a sampling of quotes from the conference.