Market Insights

Storm season is here, and according to The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), weather losses have been above-industry average since 2008, with more than $11.5 billion in losses in 2012 alone. When this weather volatility first entered the scene a few years ago, many carriers thought implementing rate increases...

The business benefits to engaging social media are enormousand in todays society, expected. Main risks include employment, privacy, security, intellectual property and media risks. Learn how to manage them with a 5-point checklist.

More commercial insurers are using microinsurance to gain a foothold in the worlds emerging markets. What role can agents play in targeting tomorrows insurance customerswhether abroad or domestically?

It is never too early to begin resolving a claim, and these top methods cover the gamut from almost contemporaneous contact to post-trial appeal.

ICD-10 enhances communication between physician and insurer, allowing both to better assess injury severity, causation and proper treatment.

In catastrophe claims handling, certain touchpoints can breed bad faith allegations, not to mention plenty of bad press for insurers. Cultivating best practices will mitigate needless litigation.