Agency Management

Markel Corp. is moving into the Florida workers' compensation business with the acquisition of Aspen Holdings, Inc.

FAIA's Scott Johnson once again takes on public adjuster.

Today, it may seem that insurance carriers and their independent agent partners have harnessed technology and are effectively connecting in real-time to automate and accelerate routine processes while lowering the cost of processing insurance.

Looking to become more of a powerhouse in the global consulting business while bolstering cross-selling opportunities, Aon Corp. announced last week it will acquire human resource and outsourcing firm Hewitt Associates Inc.

No matter how you look at it, sellers appear to be locked into a persistently soft commercial lines insurance market, and it's likely to remain that way for quite some time.

The results of a recent technology security survey for the financial services sector might give the impression that the insurance industry has awakened to the threat of cyber-risks.