May 19, 2025

A Snohomish, Washington-based roofing company is facing more than $300,000 in state fines after a worker fell from a two-story home and was hospitalized. The Washington State Department of Labor & Industries cited Asset Roofing & Guttering Inc. after inspectors …

A federal judge dismissed Los Angeles Sparks forward Dearica Hamby’s lawsuit against the WNBA, but said her litigation against the Las Vegas Aces over alleged mistreatment because of her pregnancy could continue. Hamby filed the suit in August that alleged …

The boundaries between work and home have never been blurrier. The shift to remote and hybrid environments brought flexibility, but for insurers and employers alike, it also introduced a new exposure: harassment claims in the virtual workplace. According to the …

The relationship between insurance agents, brokers, and carriers is vital to the successful operation of the insurance industry. At its core, this partnership rests on the agency agreement, trust, and clear communication. The Agency Agreement: Defining Roles and Responsibilities The …

Too many insurance agents lose out on lucrative opportunities by quoting only half of the business available to them. For the typical new agency owner, focusing on personal lines makes sense because it’s easier and more familiar. However, ignoring the …

Technology is playing a bigger role in entertainment than ever before. Today’s film and television industry is becoming more digitized in production, in particular, with physical risks being replaced by digital risks. “We’re seeing technology increasingly play a more important …

By Andrew G. Simpson Dog and other pet owners and insurers in New York are now exposed to increased risk of liability in the wake of a Court of Appeals ruling that allows an injured party to bring an ordinary …

By Elizabeth Blosfield As cyber insurance rates have begun to stabilize, insurance carriers are seeking more diversification to fuel their underwriting and growth strategies, according to panelists at this year’s PLUS Cyber Symposium in New York City. “They’re seeking diversification …

Last month’s column discussed the reasons to perpetuate a firm, the four common techniques to transfer ownership, pros and cons, and some options for internal perpetuation. This month we conclude with the remaining most popular options used by insurance agencies. …

As consumers embark on a non-stop quest to find those perfect, Instagram-able moments, wineries and breweries are responding. Today, beer and wine tourists can step out of the taproom and sip Chardonnay by the pool, listen to live music, and …