The hallmarks of John Morrison’s legacy as Montana state auditor, the commissioner of Insurance and Securities, is to help provide more affordable coverage. The state is “bullish†on attracting more captives so groups can secure lower premiums; is working to provide affordable homeowners insurance — despite seismically active conditions and frequent forest fires; and is providing health coverage for 10,000 previously uninsured through small business tax credits and state-chartered purchasing pools.
One of today’s biggest insurance trends is green insurance as businesses look at ways to become more sustainable and cut costs. According to underwriters, the regulatory environment for green is changing dramatically as well. For example, the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is requiring publicly traded businesses now disclose their climate risks and what they’re [...]
Listen to agency owner Claudia McClain explain why even in today’s social media world success involves more than just putting up a Facebook Fan Page. Claudia explains how her agency has continued to grow and prosper even in this difficult economic time. Her secret – an agency culture built around strong customer service and a [...]
Commercial roofing, already complicated, is getting more so as new types and materials are being introduced. Kenneth R. Gilvary, a senior engineer with Dallas-based Haag Engineering, specializes in assessing roof losses for insurers. Gilvary says claims professionals need to keep up with how green technology, including vegetative rooftops, and new building standards are changing the [...]
Based in San Diego, Jack in the Box Inc. was founded in 1951 and is the first major fast-food chain that started as a drive-thru. Today, it has approximately 43,000 employees with more than 2,200 quick-serve restaurants in 18 states. In this episode, Jack in the Box deputy general counsel of 12 years, [...]
The Internet makes it easier to get into business but it also makes it easier to steal others’ ideas. The Web is also expanding the notion of what materials, images and designs need to be protected. Intellectual property attorney David Branfman advises agents on questions to ask clients about intellectual property exposures and warns about [...]
Moving companies face a number of exposures in their daily operations, including workers compensation, cargo, fleet and general liability. Priority Moving in San Diego, Calif. is no exception. A Wheaton Van Lines agent, Priority Moving has created a series of internal procedures, reinforced by a strong employee screening process and training program. Analytics software [...]
Kevin M. LaCroix, 2004 PLUS president, and president of Beachwood, Ohio-based Genesis Professional
Keith became a member of the board to help streamline the form standardization process. As
Liberty Mutual’s Responsibility: What’s Your Policy Campaign is far more than an advertising campaign. It’s about the values of customers and a company, says Steve Sullivan, senior vice president of communications at Liberty Mutual, in this segment of an interview with Insurance Journal’s Andy Simpson.
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