7 Marketing Strategies to Establish Your Workers’ Compensation Expertise Being an expert in workers’ compensation has become a coveted differentiator for insurance agents and brokers. Unlike some of the more commoditized insurance lines, workers’ comp demands specialized knowledge-from industry-specific classification codes and experience modification calculations to injury prevention strategies and claims advocacy. There are some […]

Q1 Shows ‘Clear’ Signs of Commercial P/C Softening, Says CIAB According to The Council of Insurance Agents & Brokers (CIAB) quarterly survey, commercial property/casualty premiums across all account sizes in the first quarter 2025 rose by 4.2%—down 22% from the last three months of 2024 and a “clear” signal of soft market conditions.   Though […]

Sweden to Boost Insurance Checks on Foreign Ships as Worries About Russia Rise   Sweden said Saturday it will step up insurance checks on foreign ships in a move aimed at tightening controls on Russia’s so-called “shadow fleet ” of aging ships.   The government in Stockholm said that, starting July 1, the coast guard and the […]

The solution? Technology. Turning to an intangible and nonhuman tool to reinstate empathy within the industry may sound counterintuitive. But the truth is that technology can reaffirm the insurance industry’s commitment to supporting consumers by enhancing customer experience. The fantastic work done by advisors, service representatives and everyone who encounters clients continues to be vital. […]

The insurance industry has a lot on its radar right now, but one blip that’s growing louder on the dashboard is the prospect of stagflation: that worrisome economic state characterized by stubborn inflation, lackluster growth and rising unemployment. While stagflation is far from a sure thing, persistent inflation is causing consternation among insurers thinking ahead […]