Insurance Journal

JULY 21, 2025

The Chicago-based technology provider for insurance carriers, agents, and managing general agents said the average premium renewal … Premium renewal rates increased year-over-year for all major commercial lines, except workers’ compensation, according to second quarter 2025 results of the Ivans Index.

Commercial

Insurance Journal

JULY 29, 2025

Reactions to a recent Wall Street Journal article, which faulted the Demotech rating agency for giving top marks to a number of insurance carriers before the insurers went insolvent in recent years, has been mixed and muted. After outrage from …

Insurance Carrier

Insurance Journal

JUNE 1, 2025

It’s not just some Florida-domiciled insurance carriers that have allegedly altered field adjusters’ reports or low-balled property damage estimates in recent years. It’s also major national insurers, according to adjusters and policyholders who spoke at a recent U.S. Senate hearing …

Property Damage

Insurance Journal

JULY 28, 2025

the UK hybrid fronting insurer in commercial and specialty lines, has entered into an agreement to acquire the Dublin-based insurer, SureStone Insurance DAC. Bridgehaven Europe Holdings Ltd., The deal, for an undisclosed fee, is subject to regulatory approval and customary …

Commercial

Insurance Journal

JUNE 29, 2025

Two more property insurers have put their toes in the Florida market this summer, bringing to 14 the number of new carriers in the state since 2023. It’s another sign that legislative discouragement of claims litigation has made a difference …

Property Insurance

Insurance Journal

JUNE 1, 2025

When Tampa-based Slide Insurance registered for an initial public stock offering last week, one page of the filing quickly had people talking in the Florida insurance industry. On page 132 of the filing with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission …

Compensation

Triple-I: Homeowners Insurance

JUNE 3, 2025

From burst pipes and property theft to liability and squatter intrusion, a home left unoccupied for an extended period is exposed to a unique set of hazards, many of which may not be covered by a standard homeowners’ insurance policy. However, insurers typically require proof that reasonable steps were taken to maintain the property.

Theft

The Property Insurance Law Observer

JANUARY 23, 2025

Clear Blue Specialty Insurance Company , No. District Court for the Middle District of Florida granted the insurers motion in limine and excluded evidence and testimony regarding replacement cost value of damages, matching, and to limit damages to direct physical loss. In the recent decision Marquez v. 6:23-cv-2025-ACC-DCI, 2024 U.S.

Damage

Insurance Journal

JULY 6, 2025

In the long conflict between insurance carriers and public claims adjusters, Florida’s Citizens Property Insurance Corp. has altered the rules of engagement in a way that could have a big impact on some adjusters’ livelihood. And a public adjuster group …

Insurance Carrier

Redbird Agents

JUNE 5, 2025

If you’re a licensed insurance agent looking to diversify your portfolio, ACA health insurance sales might currently be the most overlooked opportunity I’ve seen in quite some time. Why Become an ACA Health Insurance Agent? Easy cross-sell: ACA clients often need dental, vision, life insurance, or even annuities.

Insurer

Redbird Agents

FEBRUARY 3, 2025

If youre serious about selling final expense insurance , partnering with the right Final Expense Field Marketing Organization (FMO) is one of the most important decisions youll make. A great FMO provides carrier access, training, marketing support, and business transparency, all of which are crucial for your long-term success.

Agents

R&R Insurance

FEBRUARY 20, 2025

On October 1, 2024 Wisconsin continued its trend entering a ninth consecutive year of reduced workers compensation insurance rates. Workers compensation rates are state mandated in Wisconsin, meaning all insurance carriers must use the same rates resulting in premiums from one carrier to another are basically the same.

Workers Compensation

Property Insurance Coverage Law

MAY 17, 2025

Travelers Property Casualty Company of America1 offers a straightforward but significant holding with broader implications for both contractors and legal practitioners operating in the property insurance claims arena.

Property Insurance

Agency Revolution

FEBRUARY 13, 2025

We asked our insurance agency friends about the marketing strategies they get the best return on investment with. Of the four marketing strategy categories, Content, Search Engine, Traditional, and Word-of-Mouth marketing, here is how insurance agencies ranked each of these in terms of success. What does marketing success look like?

Insurance Agency

Redbird Agents

FEBRUARY 4, 2025

For insurance agents, managing chargebacks and financial obligations responsibly is a crucial part of building a successful career. One of the most significant consequences of unpaid debt in the insurance industry is being reported to Vector Onea reporting agency that tracks outstanding producer debt. What is Vector One?

Agents

Zywave

JUNE 23, 2025

In today’s fast-changing insurance world, accurate and efficient rating is more important than ever. Stay Agile and Responsive : Hear how insurers can quickly configure and launch new products or rating changes to keep up with market and regulatory shifts, all within the ClarionDoor platform.

Underwriter

Triple-I: Homeowners Insurance

JANUARY 20, 2025

As generative AI and other technological innovations help streamline the insurance value chain, such processes must continue to align with the human needs intrinsic to insurance, Kempton stressed. Insurance is a human business, Kempton said. In insurance, we talk about mitigating loss, Kempton said.

Insurer

Neilson Marketing Services

JULY 1, 2025

property and casualty (P&C) insurance ecosystem: Over 714,000 professionals are employed in the P&C industry. Approximately 2,500 insurance carriers employ an additional 519,000 professionals. The Scale of the Challenge Before diving in, consider the scope of the U.S.

Building

Paragon Independent Insurance Agencies

JULY 15, 2025

Our team at Paragon Independent Insurance Agency is closely monitoring the latest changes to Texas law that may affect your auto insurance policy. The newest law change aims to bring fairness in determining loss with Plano, TX auto insurance claims when your car needs repair. What Is the Mandatory Right to Appraisal?

Auto Insurance

Insurance Journal

JUNE 22, 2025

In the long conflict between insurance carriers and public claims adjusters, Florida’s Citizens Property Insurance Corp. has unexpectedly altered the rules of engagement in a way that could have a big impact on some adjusters’ livelihood. And a public adjuster …

Insurance Carrier

Agency Height

JULY 31, 2025

Agency Acquisition Brokers Insurance Legal Services Insurance Agency Loans Insurance Agency Valuation Agency Value Calculator Insurance News Stay updated with the latest insurance trends. Markets is a growing platform that lets you filter carrier appetite based on your needs.

Premium

American Agents Alliance

APRIL 3, 2025

The global economy is increasingly interconnected, and even in industries like insurance, global issues like supply chain challenges, tariffs, and trade agreements can have significant impacts. While the relationship between tariffs and insurance costs can seem unrelated, tariffs can increase costs for insurers and policyholders.

Agents

Zywave

MARCH 3, 2025

The casualty insurance market is currently experiencing unprecedented volatility, with significant pricing fluctuations and escalating loss costs becoming the norm. While it’s critical insurance carriers, brokers, and policyholders understand the market, its just as important they know what to do about it.

Casualty Insurance

Final Expense Brokerage

JANUARY 29, 2025

Jan 29, 2024 3:23:31 PM Contact Us Share: Final expense insurance is a niche that offers tremendous potential for agents looking to serve seniors and their families. However, for those just starting outor even those whove been in the game for a whilenavigating the complex world of final expense insurance can feel overwhelming.

Insurance Agent

Distinguished

APRIL 9, 2025

A Managing General Agent (MGA) is a specialized type of insurance intermediary that has underwriting authority granted by an insurer. Unlike agents or brokers, MGAs can bind coverage, price policies, and handle claims they essentially act as an extension of an insurer. How do MGAs Differ From Insurance Brokers?

Agents

Agency Height

JULY 23, 2025

Agency Acquisition Brokers Insurance Legal Services Insurance Agency Loans Insurance Agency Valuation Agency Value Calculator Insurance News Stay updated with the latest insurance trends. Markets is a growing platform that lets you filter carrier appetite based on your needs.

Protection

Zywave

JULY 2, 2025

They provide the insurers, brokers and service providers that use Zywave solutions with a Performance Multiplier designed to drive profitable growth in an environment of escalating risk. Together, these updates empower brokers, insurers, service providers, and the end users they serve to work smarter and faster than ever before.

Broker

American Agents Alliance

JULY 10, 2025

We have worked closely with our California insurance company partners to develop a specialized program that enables agents to access these high-quality markets.

Agents

Agency Height

JULY 23, 2025

Agency Acquisition Brokers Insurance Legal Services Insurance Agency Loans Insurance Agency Valuation Agency Value Calculator Insurance News Stay updated with the latest insurance trends. Markets is a growing platform that lets you filter carrier appetite based on your needs.

Protection

Agency Height

JULY 8, 2025

Agency Acquisition Brokers Insurance Legal Services Insurance Agency Loans Insurance Agency Valuation Agency Value Calculator Insurance News Stay updated with the latest insurance trends. Markets is a growing platform that lets you filter carrier appetite based on your needs.

Insurance Agent

Rough Notes

AUGUST 1, 2025

Free digital tools that can help agents tackle the market By Kathy Hrach The insurance industry is constantly evolving, shaped by customer expectations and the dynamic relationships between agents and insurance carriers. This is especially true in the commercial lines market.

Commercial

Insurance Journal

JULY 6, 2025

One such essential principle is diversity, especially for insurance carriers. Insurance diversity is … Every once in a while, I believe revisiting fundamental industry principles is beneficial. “Diversity” in this case has nothing to do with race, religion, or political affiliation.

Insurance Carrier

Agency Height

JULY 29, 2025

Agency Acquisition Brokers Insurance Legal Services Insurance Agency Loans Insurance Agency Valuation Agency Value Calculator Insurance News Stay updated with the latest insurance trends. Markets is a growing platform that lets you filter carrier appetite based on your needs.

Agents

R&R Insurance

MAY 7, 2025

The court reasoned that, even if the defendants were to reimburse her out-of-pocket costs on a given drug, that money would be owed to her insurance carrier to reimburse it for its expenditures on other drugs that same year.

Out-Of-Pocket

Word & Brown

MARCH 21, 2025

When youre just starting out as an insurance agent, its not always obvious what your priorities should be. Your current and projected cash flow [this includes your rent/mortgage, utilities, vehicle payment or lease, insurance (auto, home, medical, disability, other), cell phone, cable TV/streaming/internet.

Insurance Agent

AMAXX

MARCH 18, 2025

Fraudulent claims increase insurance premiums, lead to higher experience modification factors, and put additional strain on legitimate claims management. Conduct Regular Claims Reviews : Work closely with your insurance carrier or third-party administrator (TPA) to review open claims and identify inconsistencies.

Workers Compensation

Insurance Journal

JUNE 5, 2025

Insurity, a provider of cloud-based software for property and casualty insurance carriers, brokers, and MGAs, today announced that The Builders Group (TBG) has successfully gone live on Insurity Workers’ Comp Suite. This milestone signifies the completion of a deployment that …

Workers Comp