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FMI: A strategic vision balancing independent agents and operational expansion

by Bradford J. Lachut, Esq. | Dec 18, 2024 | Association

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

by Theophilus Alexander | Dec 11, 2024 | General News

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

by Bradford J. Lachut, Esq. | Nov 6, 2024 | Advocacy, Featured

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

by Theophilus Alexander | Oct 21, 2024 | Featured, General News

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

by Katie Brenneman | Sep 16, 2024 | Featured, General News

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

by Michael Streit | Sep 2, 2024 | Featured, General News

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

by Theophilus Alexander | Aug 26, 2024 | Featured, General News

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

by Vijay Rengarajan | Aug 23, 2024 | Agency Management, Featured

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....

Navigating operational risk in cyberinsurance

by Bradford J. Lachut, Esq. | Jul 22, 2024 | Featured, General News

In today’s digital age, businesses are increasingly reliant on technology to operate efficiently. However, this dependence on digital systems also opens new avenues for risk, particularly in the form of cyberthreats. Look no further than the recent news of a global...

Embrace sustainable technology and automation for a thriving future

by Katie Brenneman | Jul 18, 2024 | Consumer-focused

Artificial intelligence and automation have made headline news in recent years. The meteoric rise of generative AI for content creation has some folks worried about the proliferation of fake news, while others have hailed the inception of large language models as the...

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