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Chicago-based agency network Renaissance has launched a new set of artificial intelligence tools designed exclusively for independent insurance agents. The suite aims to make agents’ daily work easier by cutting down on repetitive tasks and helping them find new ways to grow. Independent agents often face tough challenges, and Renaissance sees AI as a natural … Read more

Independent insurance agents are facing new and growing risks related to errors and omissions (E&O) insurance. Many agents don’t realize how much these risks have increased, especially with the current tough insurance market making things harder. When insurance carriers shift policies between each other during renewals, agents must carefully review and compare the new policies … Read more

Death is something most of us try not to think about, but it brings up important questions, especially around insurance. Recently, the sudden loss of a couple—wife’s parents dying just 13 days apart—highlighted how insurance policies handle property and liability risks after someone passes away. Even when a homeowner or driver dies, the risks connected … Read more

The excess and surplus (E&S) lines market continues to grow and play an important role in the property and casualty insurance world. Experts say the sector has expanded significantly in recent years and shows no signs of slowing down. John Jennings, CEO of Jencap Group and a long-time industry figure, reflected on how much the … Read more

Starting a new construction company comes with its own set of challenges, especially when it comes to securing surety credit. Many new contractors face skepticism from surety companies due to the high failure rates common in the industry. Experts say it’s crucial for new business owners to build a solid foundation before pursuing large surety … Read more

Massachusetts has taken a new step to make sure people get the COVID-19 vaccines they need. Governor Maura Healey announced that the state is requiring insurance companies to cover vaccines recommended by the Massachusetts health department. This rule applies even if the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) offers narrower guidance. Usually, insurance coverage … Read more

Former President Donald Trump is preparing to ask the Supreme Court to overturn a jury’s decision in a civil case where he was found liable for sexually abusing writer E. Jean Carroll in a Manhattan department store in the 1990s, as well as for defaming her. His legal team recently filed a request to extend … Read more

Business continuity plans are struggling to keep up with the fast-changing world of cyberattacks, says Eric Schmitt, chief information security officer at Sedgwick. He explains that many companies confuse business continuity with disaster recovery. Business continuity is about keeping the business running, while disaster recovery focuses on the technical side of fixing systems. Schmitt points … Read more

A federal judge has dismissed most of a lawsuit against Gannett, the largest newspaper publisher in the U.S., which claimed that the company’s diversity policies led to discrimination against white journalists. The judge rejected all class action claims, saying the plaintiffs did not provide enough proof that Gannett’s diversity efforts caused similar harm across its … Read more

Eric Judd has joined AXA XL’s energy underwriting team in New York as an executive underwriter. Bringing over 30 years of experience in insurance and energy, Judd will contribute to the company’s efforts in the Americas market. Before joining AXA XL, Judd held senior underwriting positions at Zurich North America, Liberty International Underwriters, and Starr … Read more