California Insurance Commissioner Steve Poizner lost his bid to become the state's next governor, as former eBay CEO Meg Whitman defeated him in the gubernatorial Republican primary Tuesday night.
Like those in the private sector, public risk managers can have a big impact on their organization's costs and bottom-line results--but only if they have a "seat at the table" with government decision-makers.
Data security breaches can devastate a business with lawsuits, furious clients, huge fines and scathing media exposure. In response, some states are adopting laws tightening business security compliance.
If you ask a small insurance business what's one of the most difficult operational tasks that needs to be dealt with, staying on budget with monthly expenses will likely be a top contender, especially in these challenging economic times.
With all tourist attraction businesses suffering in this struggling economy, insurers writing bed and breakfast establishments are experiencing many of the same problems as those who handle larger, more standard hotel risks.
Auto policyholders' comprehensive coverage deductible amounts are rising at a 160 percent faster rate than collision deductibles, according to a Mitchell International Inc. study.
There are two essentials required to enjoy the fruits of sales success: a "sufficient number" of prospects to cultivate, and a means to "warm prospects over time."
Commercial insurers will not likely have to pay business interruption or aviation claims stemming from the Iceland volcano eruption, but travel insurance claims for individuals could be paid under certain circumstances.