Insurance fraud costs billions of dollars each year, driving up insurance premiums and straining industry resources. From staged accidents to false claims, these schemes harm insurance producers and honest policyholders. Technology is changing the game by enabling...
A company-wide approach to cyber security preparedness and risk management
We’re long past the days when cybersecurity was just an IT issue. Now, it’s a company-wide imperative that requires everyone to be hypervigilant and proactive. With cyberattacks becoming more frequent and sophisticated, organizations must adopt a holistic approach to...
FMI: A strategic vision balancing independent agents and operational expansion
In a recent meeting with PIANJ leadership, Brian Lytwynec, president and chief executive officer; and Jon Zabek, executive vice president membership growth and chief data scientist from Franklin Mutual Insurance Group provided valuable insights into the carrier’s plans for the future. Featured in the photo from left to right: Brian Lytwynec, president and chief executive officer of Franklin Mutual Insurance Group; and Jon Zabek, executive vice president membership growth and chief data scientist of Franklin Mutual Insurance Group.
The insurance gaps of e-bikes and e-scooters
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...
PIANJ’s E&O panel on navigating the hard market, what you may have missed
On Oct. 29, 2024, PIANJ hosted a dynamic panel discussion, The Perfect E&O Storm: Tips for the Hard Market, which brought together seasoned experts to share insights on managing errors-and-omissions risk in today’s challenging market. Part of PIANJ’s Deep Dive...
Infrastructure series: Why broadband internet access matters more than ever
As the internet becomes increasingly essential to daily life, disparities in internet quality across the country have revealed significant gaps. Many Americans in rural or underserved areas struggle with slow, unreliable or cost-prohibitive connections, while...
A sustainable business model: Best practices
In the face of environmental challenges, businesses are responsible for reducing their carbon footprint. While the most emissions can be attributed to a small number of large corporations, the fact of the matter is that any business—big or small—contributes to waste,...
Millennials, Gen Z: Connect with the next generation of insurance
Millennials and Gen Z represent the largest generation in history, and both generations are a largely untapped market for the insurance industry. While the insurance world has been evolving, let’s face it, the processes can be clunky and cumbersome, which is not...
Back to school: why cyber bullying coverage is integral for teens and families
Where did the time go? It seems like summer began just yesterday ... As summer winds to a close and the excitement of a new school year builds, it's easy to get swept up in the rush of buying school supplies, meeting new teachers and planning your daily routines....
Tech: Build and maintain strong customer relationships
Nothing impacts your business’s success more than the strength of your customer relationships. Delivering high-quality customer service makes your customers feel connected, encouraging them to renew, purchase additional products, and recommend your agency to others....