Insurance
Allstate, Mercury, CSAA ordered to reimburse excess auto premiums
California Insurance Commissioner Ricardo Lara has issued an order for three insurance companies – Allstate Northbrook Indemnity Company, Mercury Insurance,...
Crawford & Co announces two acquisitions
Crawford & Company, the world’s largest publicly listed independent provider of claims management and outsourcing services to carriers, brokers and...
Don’t Let These Common Myths Scare You Away from Life Insurance
Most people need life insurance. Not having it could be devastating to your family’s financial future in case the worst...
What makes a best-in-class MGA?
The managing general agency (MGA) marketplace in the United States is thriving. With premium in the specialty lines market reaching...
Overcoming obstacles – the way forward in business, sports and life
If anyone knows what it takes to succeed, despite apparently insurmountable obstacles, Danelle Umstead (pictured), three-time Paralympic Skiing medal holder...
Home insurance costs spike after lawsuits – report
Home insurance costs rise an average of 21% after a lawsuit, according to a new study by ValuePenguin. However, while...
Big “I” appoints new leaders
The Independent Insurance Agents and Brokers of America (the Big “I”) has named Bob Fee as chairman of the group....
Nationwide offers coverage tool to Amazon Business Prime members
Nationwide has announced that it is offering its Coverage Assistant tool to eligible members of Amazon’s Business Prime. Using the...
California winery sues excess insurer over denied $2 million claim
A winery in Calistoga, CA is suing its excess insurer, claiming that it was sold a “useless” insurance policy after...
How satisfied are independent insurance agents with carriers?
Independent agents’ satisfaction with carriers has surged as industry changes have placed a renewed focus on the independent agent channel,...
Competition watchdog delves into Willis Re sale
Arthur J. Gallagher & Co. (AJG) and Willis Towers Watson (WTW) have been notified by the UK’s Competition and Markets...
McLarens hires seasoned leader for new global role
Global claims service provider McLarens has appointed Jennifer Barclay as its global head of data & analytics strategy, a newly-created...
