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Why Direct Carriers Do Better During Inflationary Periods
We've entered an inflationary environment, and a significant one at that. The Consumer Price Index (CPI), which has been slowly inching upward since May 2020, increased 0.9 percent from September to ...
Startup MGA Rising Edge Targets Low Layer D&O Business
The co-founders of London-based Rising Edge aimed to create something different when they decided to launch a managing general agent in 2021, which focuses solely on directors and officers liability ...
How Data-Rich Telematics Is Accelerating the Future of Auto Insurance
Auto insurance pricing is complex, challenging carriers to deliver competitive rates that effectively balance risk with profit potential. Fortunately, the evolution of telematics has streamlined the ...
How We’re Doing It: Science Fiction Becomes Reality When Insurers Become Tech Companies
Get a quote for life insurance just by sending a selfie or for your house by answering a few online questions. Keep track of your oral health using the smart toothbrush provided by your dental ...
The Harsh Truth: Culture and Talent in Changed Times
Let's declare it: The insurance workplace has been upended, changed forever, and there is no going back. How and where we work now, and with whom, is our new reality. That is a strong statement for ...
Six Personal Lines Trends to Help Agents Build Stronger Customer Relationships in 2022
The new year is often a time for reflection and resolution, creating an opportunity for independent agents to connect with customers on trends that could impact their risk levels. This proactive ...
Data Points: Attorney Impact on Commercial Auto Losses
Commercial auto insurance loss severity rose about 5 percent per year during the five-year period ending 2019, as the proportion of claims that had attorney involvement increased to nearly 30 ...
Cyber Insurers Working to Keep Up With Criminals
It's no question the cyber crime landscape is constantly evolving, keeping large and small businesses on their toes. But another industry is rapidly changing, and if businesses don't keep up, they ...