Business interruption was the insurance buzzword for much of the COVID-19 pandemic. Many business owners closed their businesses without experiencing physical damage to their property. Insureds who sought coverage for interruption of their businesses...
Last year, in a previous blog article, I explored the concept of parametric insurance and how its novelty presents an attractive insurance option for both insurers and consumers—especially when traditional insurance products may fall short in managing and mitigating...
When it comes to delivering on the promise of an improved customer experience, property/casualty agency principals often feel like they are caught in the middle of a tug-of-war. Pulling the rope on one end are younger digital-native customers, as well as baby boomers...
Over the last several legislative sessions, PIANY has been pushing for reforms to the way business is placed in the excess & surplus marketplace to ensure that agents and consumers have access to the insurance producers they need. During the 2021-22...
In the ever-evolving landscape of the business world, the significance of safeguarding operations against unforeseen disruptions cannot be overstated. Business interruption insurance emerges as a pivotal safeguard designed to protect businesses from the financial...
Rarely is the role of the insurance agent or broker ever more important to a client than when that client has experienced a claim. Guiding clients through the claims process is a critical component of the agent’s or broker’s job. It involves not just a deep...
On Friday, many Northeasterners felt the effects of a 4.8 magnitude earthquake, which rocked our world with shaking buildings from Philadelphia to New Jersey to New York City to Connecticut to Westchester, N.Y. The earthquake was centered near Whitehouse Station,...
On the early morning of March 26, 2024, the container ship MV Dali hit the Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore, Md. The bridge collapsed within the span of a minute, sending the bridge, cars, machinery, cargo, and even people in the chilly depths of the Patapsco...
Insurance agents are the middlemen—they act as intermediaries between insureds and insurers. With this positioning, there are times when agents are put into situations in which they are unsure of what side to take—especially when evidence of a misrepresentation has...
Earlier this week, PIANJ hosted another Deep Dive session: Selling/Servicing Personal Lines and Small Commercial Policies. Those who missed the session can view a recording of the program, which can be shared with colleagues. The discussion Moderated by PIANJ’s...
