Market Insights

The insurance industry's societies and associations played a pivotal role in 2010 on a host of issues, including healthcare reform, business taxation, international growth opportunities and help in facing the challenges of social media.

A bad economy and a soft market: It's the same old story for the insurance industry. But instead of pinning hopes on an elusive hard market, insurers are focusing instead on new markets and creative ways of doing business to win in 2011 and beyond.

Young agents need to learn many things, very quickly. Our panel of Millennials discusses strategies for working with family, how to impress seasoned colleagues and their futures.

Industry consultants agree that properly recruiting, training and mentoring young talent provides great payoffs to agencies.

Wholesalers agree that focusing on customer service, finances and innovative programs and products are important factors to maintain stability during economic downturns.

Cindy Saccocia doesn't mince words when it comes to what she believes lies ahead for insurance IT and IT leaders in 2011.