Site Map for May 2016

Date
Title
31 May 2016
State individual health insurance market could collapse next year, says insurance director
31 May 2016
How a California E&S broker is bringing on new talent amidst drought
31 May 2016
Defunct health co-op leaves its customers with even more problems
31 May 2016
Heffernan Insurance Brokers hires new assistant vice president for its California office
31 May 2016
Midwest insurer commits to diversity and inclusion with new exec, committee
31 May 2016
Another state approves major health insurance deal
31 May 2016
Fitch puts insurer’s ratings on Negative Watch, declares subsidiaries’ financial ratings stable
31 May 2016
Historic Texas floods likely to take a hefty toll on NFIP
31 May 2016
UnitedHealthcare leaves yet another federal exchange
31 May 2016
Texas Farm Bureau’s arbitration plans opposed by consumer groups
31 May 2016
Here’s how one workers’ comp insurer is tackling opioid addiction
31 May 2016
Florida appears financially prepared for another hurricane event
31 May 2016
List of property insurance concerns for Southeastern region grows
31 May 2016
Hurricane season starts tomorrow – make sure contracting clients are prepared
31 May 2016
Northeast Obamacare co-op folds, marking 13 of 23 to close
31 May 2016
State amendment eliminates gender as rating actor in disability insurance
31 May 2016
Environmental coverage going mainstream, says Beacon Hill Founder Pritchard
31 May 2016
What the current flood bill in Congress means for the private market
31 May 2016
Branding yourself: how to stand out from the pack
31 May 2016
Morning Briefing: Insurers eye acquisitions in Southeast Asia market
31 May 2016
Additional benefits of cyber insurance
30 May 2016
Morning Briefing: Suicide - former Zurich CEO Martin Senn dead at 59
27 May 2016
These are the most uninsured and underinsured risks in America: Report
27 May 2016
Most insurers are requesting double-digit premium hikes next year
27 May 2016
To succeed in nonprofit market, get involved in nonprofits
27 May 2016
Behavioral health agencies can be profitable niche
27 May 2016
Far Out Friday: Insurance agent tries to scare witness with curse from “Saint Death”
27 May 2016
Morning Briefing: Global insurer announces new customer-focused management team
26 May 2016
Northeast state hasn’t ensured death benefits payments, probe finds
26 May 2016
Northeast lawmakers speak out against health insurance mergers
26 May 2016
South Glens Falls officials and unions debate over drug plan, negotiations underway
26 May 2016
Previous healthcare career taught West Virginia agent to love insurance
26 May 2016
Several insurers request for rate hikes in Kentucky for 2017
26 May 2016
Percentage of uninsured North Carolinians down, but still higher than other states
26 May 2016
Insurers enact major, 300% rate increases for earthquake policies
26 May 2016
Allstate estimates $633 million in catastrophe losses in Texas for April
26 May 2016
Consumer protection group warns Texans of arbitration clauses in insurance disputes
26 May 2016
Agency owner moved from rural towns to Nebraska’s metropolitan areas
26 May 2016
New poll reveals many support federal crop policy
26 May 2016
Insurer appoints two new executives in Midwest region
26 May 2016
Governor signs new agent malpractice law
26 May 2016
Health insurance premiums in Oregon are cheaper than the national average
26 May 2016
Two California doctors federally charged in an alleged illicit healthcare billing scheme
26 May 2016
Winning hearts and minds
26 May 2016
Flood insurance anger surges as NPR report claims insurers profited $400M after Sandy
26 May 2016
First state rejects $37 billion Aetna-Humana merger
26 May 2016
Cyber policies may not cover third-party risk
26 May 2016
Morning Briefing: Aetna-Humana deal would breach Missouri laws
25 May 2016
Obamacare at risk as State Department audit finds Clinton e-mail use violated rules
25 May 2016
The World Bank unveils $500 million insurance fund to help fight pandemics
25 May 2016
BLOG: You can’t play by the rules if you don’t know the rules
25 May 2016
Morning Briefing: These are the top 3 emerging risks for re/insurance says Swiss Re
24 May 2016
Cosby to face criminal trial – AIG not on the hook
24 May 2016
Florida’s auto insurance premiums increase, corresponds with more drivers and accidents
24 May 2016
Florida considers discontinuing no-fault insurance, commissions $125,000 report
24 May 2016
Roughly 240,000 Marylanders still lack health insurance
24 May 2016
Farmers National Bank acquires NY-based Bowers Insurance Agency
24 May 2016
Pennsylvania insurance commissioner dispenses Airbnb tips in light of upcoming major events
24 May 2016
Blue Cross returns to New Mexico health exchange after a year out
24 May 2016
Houston insurance agent charged with fraud sentenced to 20 years in prison
24 May 2016
Oklahoma schools need a lesson in insurance: Opinion
24 May 2016
Wellmark finally enters Iowa health exchange with new plans
24 May 2016
McNeary Inc. is acquired by Arthur J. Gallagher & Co.
24 May 2016
Oregon could end up paying more after switching its health insurance platform
24 May 2016
Indicted former broker in Colorado faces 40 more charges
24 May 2016
FEMA’s flood insurance program announces sweeping reforms
24 May 2016
Travelers, Hartford, and Zurich top NAIC’s ranking of the nation’s best workers comp carriers for 20
24 May 2016
Hacking attacks could have breached more banks than previously thought
24 May 2016
New container rules to boost short-term rates on cargo, insurers say
24 May 2016
Morning Briefing: FEMA announces new appeals procedure for flood claims
23 May 2016
Will the DOL’s new overtime rule hurt the insurance industry?
23 May 2016
Industry responds to new Dodd-Frank provisions
23 May 2016
Biosolids, cogeneration and spraying among exposures for farmers
23 May 2016
Shock ‘sudden retirement’ of senior team at specialty carrier
23 May 2016
Morning Briefing: World Bank launches pandemic risk insurance market
20 May 2016
The secret to winning more business through your website and social media
20 May 2016
Insurer, broker for EgyptAir 804 revealed
20 May 2016
Elizabeth Warren pushes for even greater insurance requirements for Uber, Lyft
20 May 2016
Commercial insurance market performance likely to deteriorate in 2016: Report
20 May 2016
Fort McMurray wildfire will make 2016 a huge year for insurance payouts
20 May 2016
Far Out Friday: Mom accidentally sends selfies to insurance agent instead of pictures of her car
20 May 2016
Morning Briefing: Study reveals top IT intentions for insurers
19 May 2016
Texas oil and gas insurance expert continues to find success
19 May 2016
Oklahoma insurance commissioner says earthquake premium increases are legal
19 May 2016
Class-action lawsuit filed in Texas over alleged property insurance fraud scheme
19 May 2016
North Dakota’s Agent of the Year has been with the same company since 1992
19 May 2016
UnitedHealth continues to pull out of federal health insurance exchanges—this time in Indiana
19 May 2016
Plymouth woman accused of insurance fraud for staging ex-husband’s death
19 May 2016
German-born insurance professional is an industry staple in the Pacific Northwest
19 May 2016
Colorado legislators approve bill that addresses regional price health insurance differences
19 May 2016
Arthur J. Gallagher acquires carrier based in California
19 May 2016
Hurricane insurance premiums may rise 10% due to scams
19 May 2016
Closure of South Carolina health co-op fund could lead to higher premiums
19 May 2016
Alabama coastal property owners can expect wind insurance rate reductions next month
19 May 2016
Agent climbed to insurer’s top 1% by serving people “in limbo”
19 May 2016
NAIC draws attention to consumer protection in Congress meeting
19 May 2016
Ohio governor appoints new head of state workers’ comp fund
19 May 2016
Donate buttons create an obvious need for cyber coverage
19 May 2016
Republican victory over Obamacare could drive up premiums 30%, White House says
19 May 2016
Agent/broker revenue growth back up after dipping in 2015
19 May 2016
NAS enhances its cyber liability insurance product
19 May 2016
Pacific Interstate Grows Western Network
19 May 2016
Morning Briefing: Passenger jet missing on Paris to Egypt route
18 May 2016
Major carrier worsens racial segregation with coverage denials, lawsuit alleges
18 May 2016
Insurer files suit against the federal government, claims it is owed $223 million
18 May 2016
As construction booms, cyber still a difficult sale for some
18 May 2016
BLOG: Technology’s impact on non-competes and agency value
18 May 2016
Morning Briefing: Guy Carpenter announces new cyber aggregation model
17 May 2016
Time to check homeowners coverage as severe weather threatens Midwest
17 May 2016
Missouri’s workers’ comp market shows signs of growth and improvement
17 May 2016
Legislation will allow Missouri to review health insurance prices
17 May 2016
Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Illinois offers scholarship to STEM students
17 May 2016
Northeast insurer among top-ranked auto carriers in JD Power survey
17 May 2016
Insurance records are vital to Sandusky case, some say
17 May 2016
Insurers in Maryland propose health insurance rate increases for next year
17 May 2016
Nearly 25% of workers will be over 55 by 2025 – what it means for workers’ comp
17 May 2016
Surge in seismic activity in Oklahoma worries insurers
17 May 2016
Liberty reveals details about its upcoming building in Plano
17 May 2016
New insurer to offer primary flood insurance in Southeast
17 May 2016
Kentucky insurance commissioner sues company in relation to health co-op liquidation
17 May 2016
Florida Blue mistakenly reveals insurance rate increases early
17 May 2016
Mayor’s plan to increase premium tax could affect homeowners and auto insurance
17 May 2016
Hot housing market and pricey home updates make accurate high-value homeowners submissions essential
17 May 2016
Health insurance companies propose double-digit increases in Pacific Northwest
17 May 2016
Washington dental clinic manager charged over insurance thefts
17 May 2016
Possible 8% hike for ACA premiums in California next year
17 May 2016
Rural US to become “insurance desert,” 650 counties to have one insurer on exchanges
17 May 2016
Massive 25% rate hike for national auto insurer goes forward
17 May 2016
AIA selects tech provider to facilitate launch of new P&C program
17 May 2016
Morning Briefing: Insurers missing out on big data opportunities
16 May 2016
Insurance companies fight back against NFL’s $1B concussion settlement
16 May 2016
As many as 29 million Americans still have no insurance coverage: Report
16 May 2016
New OSHA rule designed to 'nudge' employers to prevent workplace injuries, illnesses
16 May 2016
High-tech scans catch out aircraft engineer’s six-figure fraud attempt
16 May 2016
Disturbing the risk pool: will data edge out brokers?
16 May 2016
Morning Briefing: Section 1557 and why it matters to insurers
13 May 2016
The problem with selling health insurance across state lines
13 May 2016
Fireworks, festivals, tattoo parlors and more
13 May 2016
Despite growing awareness, clients still need to be educated
13 May 2016
Far Out Friday: Social media reveals peak road rage times
13 May 2016
Aetna hunkers down, continues to offer health exchange plans
13 May 2016
Willis Programs announces new president and CEO
13 May 2016
Morning Briefing: Global insurer returns to profit
12 May 2016
NY lawmaker, son sentenced to prison for extorting insurer and others
12 May 2016
Oklahoma insurance commissioner urges tornado-affected consumers to be wary
12 May 2016
Great American Insurance Group acquires business from Service Lloyds Insurance
12 May 2016
Is virtual reality the next great way to train insurance agents?
12 May 2016
Despite reforms, Florida still pays some of the highest auto insurance rates in the U.S.
12 May 2016
Series of insurer departures leaves Alabama with one ACA option
12 May 2016
Florida insurer to offer free homeowners insurance quotes online
12 May 2016
Oregon band teacher and mother digs the insurance jam
12 May 2016
Northwest angered over “unfair” billing practice by insurers, healthcare providers
12 May 2016
Insurer costs to shoot up as legislature fails to pass pharmacy bill, supporters say
12 May 2016
Wisconsin’s newest insurance agent went from beauty to brokering
12 May 2016
Midwest hit as another Top 5 insurer exits health markets
12 May 2016
State legislation requiring equal chemotherapy coverage passes Senate
12 May 2016
Allianz’s global head of risk consulting used to crawl through chicken coops
12 May 2016
Storm that hit Ohio cost at least $52 million in damage: Report
12 May 2016
Previously stable long-term care insurance premiums in Maine suddenly spike
12 May 2016
Here’s what analysts think will happen at AIG now that activists have taken board seats
12 May 2016
Allianz posts strong and promising results for Q1 2016
12 May 2016
Insurance blogs need to be done well to be effective
12 May 2016
Walking in clients’ boots the key to business growth
12 May 2016
Morning Briefing: W.R. Berkley launches Asian business unit
11 May 2016
Colorado movie shooting lawsuit goes forward – here’s what the event meant for insurance
11 May 2016
Gillman focuses on Georgia nonprofits
11 May 2016
Agents were responsible for new cyberbullying insurance, Chubb says
11 May 2016
Morning Briefing: Consumers rank insurers highly for data protection
10 May 2016
Midwest state Supreme Court to hear underinsured motorist insurance case
10 May 2016
Iowa sues the feds for withheld liquidation funds; Nebraska could follow suit
10 May 2016
Mercury now covers TNC drivers in Illinois
10 May 2016
Agents can take a break from ridesharing headaches as Uber, Lyft suspend service in Austin
10 May 2016
Louisiana motorists previously with Affirmative must seek new auto insurance: OMV
10 May 2016
Coverage for children in Oklahoma with autism now required thanks to new law
10 May 2016
Agents selling cyber should revisit their own E&O coverage
10 May 2016
Most health insurers looking to raise rates in Pacific Northwest next year
10 May 2016
Despite expanding coverage, ACA has accessibility issues: Report
10 May 2016
A.M. Best revisits rating for Southeast construction insurer
10 May 2016
State-run insurer to stop insuring properties worth $700k and above
10 May 2016
Don’t “overlook safety at the expense of value” when it comes to Airbnb, commissioner warns
10 May 2016
Northeast insurer beats analyst expectations for Q1 as revenue rises 11%
10 May 2016
Insurance rate-setting in Massachusetts “behind closed doors:” Report
10 May 2016
The Hanover is up 29% in net income for the first quarter
10 May 2016
The insurance industry is spending millions in politics – but where is it going?
10 May 2016
Major insurer launches new small business site for agents
10 May 2016
Berkshire Hathaway posts lower earnings for Q1 compared to last year
10 May 2016
Graying industry causes concern
10 May 2016
Worldwide Facilities announces acquisition of Sloan Mason
10 May 2016
Morning Briefing: Usage-based auto insurance set to surge says study
9 May 2016
Insurers face widespread financial downgrades in “tough” 2016: S&P
9 May 2016
Emergency physicians group blasts health insurers for selling bad policies
9 May 2016
Focus on industry and service create growth
9 May 2016
Workers’ compensation still “transforming,” industry group report finds
9 May 2016
Morning Briefing: Consumers want insurance tech or they will consider moving
9 May 2016
Cyber insurance and reputational risk
6 May 2016
Insurance blogs need to be done well to be effective
6 May 2016
Workers’ Comp rates fall in Southeast
6 May 2016
Another health insurer announces exits from Obamacare markets
6 May 2016
Insurance trade associations oppose DOL fiduciary rule, increase campaign spending
6 May 2016
Workers’ Comp rates fall in Southeast
6 May 2016
Far Out Friday: How do you insure “Game of Thrones” characters, when all men must die?
6 May 2016
Morning Briefing: Sales down at international insurer amid life unit changes
6 May 2016
Ryan Specialty Groups names Jorge Pecci to lead Safe Waters
5 May 2016
From sports writer to claims specialist, Josh Diggs is the consummate professional
5 May 2016
Major health insurer to leave individual insurance market next year
5 May 2016
Burns & Wilcox Brokerage expands in Chicago
5 May 2016
Iowa insurance division sues federal government
5 May 2016
FEMA lifts flood insurance policy suspension in Indianapolis
5 May 2016
Here’s why earthquake insurance rates are rising in the South
5 May 2016
Louisiana has the lowest insurance premium increases after a DWI: Report
5 May 2016
Fines reaching “millions of dollars” coming for Southeast insurer
5 May 2016
Anthem’s purchase of Cigna Dental Health OK’d by Kentucky Department of Insurance
5 May 2016
Homeowners insurance rates continue to rise in New England
5 May 2016
Pennsylvania insurance commissioner lauds US Congress on private flood insurance bill
5 May 2016
The $2.5B cyber insurance market could be nearly 4 times bigger by 2020
5 May 2016
BLOG: Running an insurance agency like a software company
5 May 2016
Cultural awareness drives demand for environmental insurance
5 May 2016
Morning Briefing: Insurers react to Canadian wildfires
4 May 2016
Mass insurance exodus from Obamacare to come in 2017, think tank says
4 May 2016
Risk manager talks about relationships
4 May 2016
Investing for the long-term
4 May 2016
Morning Briefing: Vertafore to be acquired by two PE firms
3 May 2016
Better check your clients’ auto coverage: This Midwest state was ranked 4th worst for drunk drivers
3 May 2016
Prominent insurer to stop accepting credit cards for premium payments
3 May 2016
Insurance commissioner hopes to entice health insurers to enter state
3 May 2016
State insurance commissioner grills Aetna, Humana over proposed merger
3 May 2016
Colorado Medical Society bashes insurance company mergers
3 May 2016
Legislature pushes for continued coverage for families of murdered state troopers
3 May 2016
Southeast state saw 4th highest increase in auto accidents last year – what it means for rates
3 May 2016
Florida finally has a new insurance commissioner
3 May 2016
State Supreme Court strikes down workers’ comp fee schedule
3 May 2016
Texas hailstorms dragged down insurers’ profits
3 May 2016
State Attorney General axes camera use for insurance monitoring
3 May 2016
Workers’ comp specialist’s earnings beat expectations
3 May 2016
Hurricane report predicts 14 named storms – are your clients ready?
3 May 2016
State Senate panel pushes for homeowners insurance clarity
3 May 2016
Lawmakers push for insurance coverage for Lyme Disease
3 May 2016
How Gen Y is changing the way we lead
3 May 2016
Aon sees revenue and operating costs, hit by low loonie
3 May 2016
7 reasons the insurance agent is a dead profession walking, according to startups
3 May 2016
Organizations relying on volunteers need to take care
3 May 2016
Self-driving cars will be bad for insurance, Buffett says
3 May 2016
Leading health insurer won’t quit Obamacare; CEO plans for growth
3 May 2016
Insurer giant sees profit surge, strong start to Q1
3 May 2016
Morning Briefing: These markets are ripe for insurance growth says Swiss Re
2 May 2016
Insureds and agents need to understand cyber policies
2 May 2016
Congressman calls for FEMA director’s resignation, investigation into federal flood insurance
2 May 2016
Climate change won’t hurt the insurance industry – or at least Berkshire Hathaway, Buffett says
2 May 2016
The experience mod irrelevant? Not so fast
2 May 2016
Morning Briefing: Female insurance leadership unlikely to grow this decade