EDITOR'S LETTER

Is the insurance industry in for a bumpy ride in 2020?

Among our predictions for the new year: Disruption and consolidation will continue along with the struggle to find innovative talent.

NEWS

House, Senate pass budget bill that includes key insurance provisions

Insurance advocacy groups PIA, NAMIC and the Big 'I' applauded the passage of 3 key policy provisions in H.R. 1865.

SLIDESHOW

5 workforce learning trends and 5 predictions for 2020

To harness the full power of AI and big data, organizations need a data-driven culture and to reshape their workforce.

COMMENTARY

What does the future hold for independent agencies?

Agencies will need to continually evolve their selling and service models in order to respond to the future climate of competition.

RESEARCH

Trends in workforce management to expect next year

Technology and data will take on increasing importance in how companies manage their employees.

SLIDESHOW

The most recession-proof states for 2020

The top states on this list have diverse economies and healthy emergency funds, according to FitSmallBusiness.

ANALYSIS

Artificial intelligence and the future of insurance

By incorporating AI into their operations, insurers are investing in ways to automate claims operations without sacrificing accuracy.

ANALYSIS

What employers need to know about the DOL's new overtime rule

The Department of Labor estimates the change will impact about 1.2 million employees who were previously exempt from overtime.

EDITOR'S LETTER

'You've been hacked': Looking ahead at cyber risks

Cyber risks are expected to increase in 2020.

MARKET INSIGHTS

Facing off against flooding in 2020

Flood risk continues to outpace the number of homes and businesses with flood insurance. Two trends could help close the coverage gap.