Content from Amy O'Connor
O'Connor is the Southeast editor for Insurance Journal and associate editor of MyNewMarkets.com.
Broker CEO Speaks Out On Overcoming Sexual Harassment: Part 2 in a Series
Career advancement in the male-dominated insurance industry in the 1980s was not easy for women, says Tracey Carragher, CEO of Breckenridge Insurance Group. As the only woman in the room through most ...
The P/C Insurance Industry’s #MeToo Moments: Part 1 of a Series
Countless women have faced sexual harassment in the workplace over generations. The scope of the problem gained significant attention in the last year with the #MeToo movement, which itself has led ...
Florida Carriers Fight Back Against Recent Ratings Agency Financial Strength Report
With Florida about to enter peak hurricane season, a state insurance association representing more than a dozen insurers in Florida is hitting back against a recent report from ratings agency Weiss ...
Risk Managers Worry Over Multiple Cyber Risks and Coverage Gaps
Risk managers are very concerned about the cyber risks facing their companies and are heavily investing in protection against cyber attacks with the blessings of their boards and CEOs, a major shift ...
Ex-AIG Execs Kick Off New High-Net-Worth Insurer Vault in Fla.
It was a no-brainer for former thought-leaders from AIG to set up shop for their new high-net-worth insurer in the Sunshine State, known for beautiful beaches, a growing economy and lots of wealthy ...
Florida Court, Regulator Reject Policy Language to Curb AOB Abuse
Florida appeals court has sided with the state's insurance regulator in rejecting policy language filed by a Florida homeowners insurer to restrict the use of assignment of benefits. The decision ...
Patriot National Will Reorganize for Acquiring Lenders; Subsidiaries to File Chapter 11
Patriot National Inc., which provides technology, outsourcing and underwriting services to the insurance industry, has announced a plan of reorganization as part of a restructuring support agreement ...
Fla. Puts Workers Comp Carrier Guarantee Insurance in Receivership
Florida insurance regulators have placed workers compensation carrier Guarantee Insurance Co. in receivership due to inadequate reserves. According to documents from the Florida Office of Insurance ...