To meet the needs and expectations of mobile employees, agents, and customersand driven by economic pressures that slashed travel budgets in recent yearsinsurers have been capitalizing on collaborative technology.
Insurance carriers affected by Super-storm Sandy were trying to assess how to get their operations back online and running normally and once that was done they could look at how their disaster recovery and business continuity plans played out in the face of a difficult challenge.
Willis North America acquired Avalon Actuarial, Marsh & McLennan acquired Brower Insurance, new program from ACE USA, Hull & Co. opened new Marine department.
Technology platforms and portals like BOLT from SeaPass Solutions present intriguing opportunities in business and revenue growth for both agencies and small businesses alikeand though the technology might enable greater profitability, perhaps one of its biggest benefits is that it allows agents, brokers and small-business owners to focus on what...
Technology platforms and portals like BOLT from SeaPass Solutions present intriguing opportunities in business and revenue growth for both agencies and small businesses alikeand though the technology might enable greater profitability, perhaps one of its biggest benefits is that it allows agents, brokers and small-business owners to focus on what...
Superstorm Sandy, a perfect storm that was caused by an unusual combination of seasonal weather phenomena converging above the Northeast, has stirred some conversation in the media about whether the storm was caused, or made worse, by climate change.
A new trade association has been formed to focus specifically on a segment of the property-insurance industry that has seen substantial growth in the last several years: The Council for Insuring Private Clients (CIPC) has its sights on developing best practices for providing insurance solutions to the high-net-worth demographic.
New hot spots are developing all the time in regions around the world. In parts of Asia, North Africa, Latin America, the Middle East and the United States, criminal gangs, political turmoil and other threats are creating uncertain and hostile environments. Fast-changing conditions mean that regions can shift unexpectedly from...