The outlook for commercial lines carriers often is cloudier than for their personal lines brethren. A commitment to changeand the mantra ease of businessis clearing things greatly for carriers and agents alike.

A tropical storm warning has been issued for areas along the Gulf Coast, including New Orleans as Tropical Storm Lee travels erratically toward the northwest.

A tropical storm warning has been issued for areas along the Gulf Coast, including New Orleans as Tropical Storm Lee travels erratically toward the northwest.

Despite a broad consensus among insurers that climate change will have an impact on extreme weather events, few companies can outline their plan to manage the risks and opportunities associated with the risk, according to a report on a National Association of Insurance Commissioners survey.