Planning ahead requires an understanding of where you are now, how you got there, what works, and what doesn’t. After that, a road map to the future can be drawn. To help with your agency’s business planning efforts, try developing …
Business Planning in a Snap: Part Two Read More »
In my September 2025 column, I wrote about certificates of insurance as a prequel to an October Academy of Insurance webinar I did on certificates, with a little bit about additional insured (AI) issues involving certificates. On April 2, 2026, …
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Another area to pay close attention to when insuring restaurants and bars is third-party contractual risk transfer with vendors. Paul Broussard, a risk advisor at Cavignac Insurance Brokers in San Diego, said a recent claim illustrates why it’s critical for …
A Tip on Vendors: Contractual Risk Transfer Read More »
Peter Bransden, head of crisis management, North America, at Willis, said recent developments in the Middle East heighten and complicate political violence risk that organizations face at home and abroad. “So long as the conflict continues and expands, organizations operating …
By Don Jergler Excitement about adopting artificial intelligence technology is palpable in the insurance industry, but the reality is that while most carriers use AI, few use the technology at more than a small scale–and the vast majority of adjusters …
Carriers Using AI for Claims but Adoption Is Fragmented, Report Shows Read More »
Today’s agents are dealing with a pace of innovation that would boggle their predecessors’ minds. This data-centric era and uncertain economic landscape places pressure on agents to adapt to and incorporate the latest technology, with an urgent need to understand …
By Andrew G. Simpson A Delaware judge has ruled insurers do not have a duty to defend Meta Platforms in the thousands of lawsuits that allege its Facebook and Instagram platforms harm children. Superior Court Judge Sheldon K. Rennie ruled …
Meta Loses Insurance for Defense in Major Social Media Addiction Litigation Read More »
Nebraska Attorney General Hilgers this month announced a consumerprotection and childsafety lawsuit against Roblox Corporation, alleging that the company has knowingly created and maintained an online environment that exposes millions of children to sexual predators, violent content, and illegal activity …
Nebraska AG Sues Roblox Over Alleged Child Safety Failures Read More »
Ohio lawmakers are considering legislation that would establish an online auto verification system intended to hold uninsured drivers accountable. House Representatives Cindy Abrams (R-Harrison) and Jack Daniels (R-New Franklin) are the lead sponsors behind House Bill 678, which requires the …
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