Nearly two dozen insurers in Connecticut have agreed to waive hurricane deductibles for property owners following the losses caused by Hurricane Irene last month.

Underwriters traditionally carry a huge weight on their shoulders and in todays world of information overload, the burden is multiplying. Automating some of the traditional underwriting decisions has helped carriers make quicker and better decisions and sharpened their focus on profit and productivity.

The popularity of Facebook makes it a necessary marketing tool for any insurance agent or broker, but producers need to put the proper operating foundations in place to ensure success before launching their business site.

Homeowners with flood insurance are less satisfied with their policy coverage than those who opt not to carry it, according to a satisfaction survey of homeowners insurance released by J.D. Power and Associates today.