Tesla cars are becoming a more frequent sight on the road. In 2023, the company sold delivered 1.8 million Model 3/Y cars to its customers—while they aren’t the most dominant car brand, drivers see at least one or two of them during their morning commute. While these...
In recent years, e-bikes and e-scooters—or micromobility vehicles—have taken off across the United States, offering a greener, cheaper and more convenient way to get around, especially in crowded cities and sprawling rural areas. Whether it’s commuters, leisure riders...
Vertical specialization—where insurance producers focus on specific industry sectors, niches or lines of business—is quickly gaining ground as an approach for accelerating growth. It has proven to enhance client retention, build efficiency and foster...
Before a natural disaster hits your community, it’s generally agreed that the best possible thing you can do is evacuate. However, as in the case of the recent Hurricanes Helene and Milton, we hear stories about people staying behind to weather the storm. Usually, the...
If you’re an independent insurance agent, today’s clients—like those of, well, any service provider—expect handcrafted personalized solutions tailored to their specific needs—whether it’s their industry, niche or unique circumstances. The best thing about this...
Connecticut’s recent state elections brought some changes to the Senate and House while leaving key leadership positions and party dominance intact. Although constitutional offices (governor, lieutenant governor, attorney general, treasurer, comptroller and secretary...
In the recent New York state elections, both the Senate and Assembly experienced some notable changes, setting the stage for shifts in legislative dynamics when the Legislature reconvenes in January. Senate overview The New York state Senate Democrats successfully...
Let’s face it, insurance and creativity are not normally two words spoken in the same sentence. That is, until you introduce marketing and branding into the discussion. Actions, such as designing your agency logo, creating slogans or taking out an ad in the newspaper,...
The holidays are fast approaching, and with millions of Americans expected to travel in the upcoming months, we are once again reminded that many of our nation’s airports are quite insufficient and lag behind competitors. Airports serve as critical hubs for trade and...
Amid growing concerns about the financial health and stability of the insurance marketplace, the personal-lines sector has experienced significant disruption, driven by carrier withdrawals and a rise in insolvencies. These developments are further constricting an...