Several factors in the reinsurance marketplace point to continued moderate rate increases going forward, Swiss Re and Hannover Re stated as the annual Reinsurance Rendezvous kicked off in Monte Carlo.

Instead of keeping employees in the dark about how the Workers Compensation system functions for fear of encouraging more fraudulent claims, organizations would likely be better off proactively enlisting their people in their cost-control efforts.

The news for insurance agents & brokers concerning organic growth continues to be positive: According to the 129 producers who participated in Reagan Consulting Inc.s most recent Organic Growth & Profitability Survey (OGP Survey), such growth continues to accelerate in 2012.

When it comes to captives, does speed really matter? If theres any doubt, just ask a prospective captive owner who has been hobbled by red tape for months. Legal expenses and other incurred costs can quickly erode the upsides of alternative risk management.