Market Insights

The events of the last three months have tested the resolve of insurers and the people charged with keeping an eye on the industry. As we begin a new year, the relationship between carriers, the state

On Sept. 16, 2008, the Wall Street Journal announced "U.S. to Take Over AIG in $85 Billion Bailout.?bCrLf An insurance holding company, internationally known and geographically diversified on a global basis,

In a year of mind-boggling financial services headlines, the meltdown and subsequent government bailout of financial services giant AIG in September was probably the biggest shock to hit the insurance industry in

Every insurance agency contends with plenty of paper. Typical documents include letters, reports, claims, referrals, scans, e-mails, standard forms, contracts and messages from phone conversations. The trouble is

Although the red-hot agency acquisitions market has slowed in the past year because of shriveling capital and a dwindling pool of candidates, smart buyers and sellers can still work a profitable deal if it's a

Today's uncertain economy presents a host of challenges to businesses nationwide. Many creditworthy borrowers in the commercial credit market see both direct and indirect effects of the economic situation. The direct consequences include the lack of

Change: a transformation, an alteration, a conversion or even a revolution. Today's economic environment is in a state of change. Failing financial institutions, falling investment portfolios, new politicians, declining P&C premium rates, stagnating

To say it's a challenging time for restaurant operators right now may be the understatement of the year. Increases from vendors due to high gas prices, rising food costs and the implementation of new laws have all been eating away at the restaurant