To anyone who works in the insurance industry, it is clear that the marketplace is going through a period of transition. The increasing occurrence of severe weather, growing interest rates, and increasing replacement cost are a few of the drivers that are creating...
As winter tightens its grip on the Northeast, recent storms have blanketed the region in snow and ice, creating hazardous driving conditions. With plummeting temperatures and slippery roads, it’s crucial for drivers to prioritize safe driving practices. In the United...
Let’s face it … technology can be hard. Especially when you have no idea what things mean. Remember when Gen Z unofficially deemed millennial use of the 😂 emoji as “not cool,”[1] or dare I say…cheugy?[2] Or when almost every older-generation dad got called out...
While the insurance industry has yet to publicly and explicitly acknowledge global warming and the importance of protecting the environment, actions taking place within the industry—which are related to industries and governments—are indicative that a shift is...
In today’s rapidly changing world, traditional insurance products may fall short when it comes to effectively managing and mitigating risk. However, to fill those voids a new type of insurance product has emerged—parametric insurance. Parametric insurance covers the...
I like rules. When I open a board game, I immediately read the instructions. I’m sure my affinity for the rules lead to my decision to become an attorney. In a conversation with a guidance counselor, I may have said: “You mean my job would be to argue about what the...
As the rise in retail theft continues to plague businesses nationwide, the impact on the retail landscape is clear. The COVID-19 pandemic has created a unique set of circumstances that have contributed to the surge in retail thefts—affecting both large and small...
We (independent agents) are raised to sell umbrella liability insurance policies, but why? We are told to sell umbrellas because people can get sued for an auto accident or a slip-and-fall, and other outrageous scenarios. Basically, when you make a mistake and cause...
As the insurance sector continues to embrace technological advancements, it finds itself at the crossroads of leveraging digital solutions and confronting associated cyberthreats. Insurance agencies and companies hold vast amounts of sensitive information, from...
Halloween is almost here, and with it, everything that makes the holiday so special. There’s the chilly fall air, and it seems as though there’s the grinning jack-o-lanterns posted at every door. Elaborate decorations and haunted houses are a fixture of Hallows’ Eve,...
