Personal Lines

National Underwriter is highlighting independent agents and brokers in this issue, so let's declare today Independents Day!

Environmental consulting has been around since the early 1970s, but it's still an expanding field with unique risks and exposures. Governmental regulations, public interest in conservation and sustainability have driven the growth of this $16 billion industry.

Many insurers see InsurTech as a threat when in fact, it behooves industry incumbents to leverage and invest in insurance startups.

The U.S. freed the New York-based insurer from enhanced regulation, removing the scarlet letter it wore since the 2008 financial crisis.

Police sources said more arrests are coming as part of a multiagency investigation into alleged insurance fraud by personal injury attorneys.

Aon, OneBeacon Insurance Group and Uber are collaborating to bring an injury protection insurance program to Uber drivers.