An Insurance Journalist’s Perspective on Southern California’s Wildfires
PART ONE OF A TWO-PART SERIESIt was pitch black in the house and the power was off. The Santa Ana winds were howling. As planned, my ...
Viewpoints
Consumer Trust Issues Hinder Industry Efforts to Close Protection Gap: Survey
Most insurance executives surveyed last year believe they have "an ethical obligation" to close the protection gap—and also believe that "lack of trust in the insurance industry" is a key barrier ...
APCIA: Insurance Markets Work Best Without Excessive Price Regulation
The American Property Casualty Insurance Association (APCIA) recently released a report that concludes over-regulation impedes insurance markets "Insurance markets function best when allowed to ...
Property/Casualty Insurance in the Era of Rising Complexity
The last half-decade has brought about tremendous change as property and casualty insurers have been operating in an era of rising complexity. Continuous shifts in the ...
New Commercial Auto Exposures: The Evolution of Terror Liability Risk
While it may be too soon to talk about the insurance impact of tragic events, that is what we do in the insurance industry. So, hopefully you will understand my attempt ...
Viewpoint: Strategies for Brokers as M&A Slows and Insurance Rates Soften
The insurance brokerage industry is adapting to a changing landscape as macroeconomic conditions temper the tailwinds that have driven growth in recent years. High interest rates, historical ...
Slideshow: Carrier Management’s 2024 Top Editor’s Picks (Unlocked)
Happy New Year! We are unlocking 10 feature articles that we were proud to publish in 2024—my Editor's Picks for 2024. (Free access links to our reader picks—the 10 most-read feature articles of ...
Property and Casualty Insurance Trends for 2025
The year 2024 has been a volatile one for P/C carriers, prompting many insurance professionals to speculate about what 2025 has in store. On a positive note, U.S. ...
Viewpoint: Legislative Action Is Needed Now to Reduce Wildfire Risk
Wildfires, once sporadic and isolated, have escalated into frequent and devastating events, impacting not only remote forested regions but also urban communities. This alarming trend is evident as ...
Viewpoint: What’s on Tap for Insurance Digital Marketing in 2025?
Historically, insurance has had a reputation as an industry slow to embrace change. However, it's safe to say that technology and customer expectations are leaving ...