En vogue during the 1990s-early 2000s, banking institutions snapped up insurance agencies and brokerages, attracted by perceived cross-selling and revenue benefits. Today, however, some banks are
Hub said Tuesday it completed its deal to purchase Fortun Insurance Agency based in Coral Gables, Fla., which it announced in early July. The firm is to be renamed Hub International Fortun, and eventu
Good Things Come In Packages For InsurersStorm losses undermine CMP profits, but Chubb stands out with stellar resultsBy Susanne SclafaneA small underwriting profit in ...
Risk Management Focus Sells EIL Policies Agents who ignore environmental exposures risk professional suicideWhile awareness of environmental risk has increased somewhat among small and middle-market ...
Hub International Limited said its regional office, Hub International Barton Limited, which services British Columbia, Canada, has acquired The Innovators Insurance Agencies Ltd.Terms of ...
Tough Defense Policy Benefits Insurer, DoctorWith President George W. Bush proposing a cap on pain-and-suffering awards, medical liability reform is taking center stage. The debate ...
CUSTOMER SATISFACTIONProactive and personalized services are an important part of what consumers say they want from their independent insurance agents or brokers. And while most ...
Connecticut Jumps On Fee Probe Bandwagon Survey reveals risk manager concern, as over two-thirds cite conflict of interestConnecticut is joining the investigation into producer contingency ...
Brokers Defend Contingency Fees Disclosure emphasized; clients best interest remains priorityThe heads of some of the country's major insurance brokerages are publicly defending their contingency ...