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Although we face a range of obstacles in transforming our industry, most are social, organizational and emotional. We have to go through the pain of letting go of the way we’re used to behaving and adapting to a new style....
In Williams v. Hilb, Rogal & Hobbs Insurance Services of California Inc., No. B203691 (Cal.App. Dist.2 09/09/2009)...
Yes, I know the lifespan of the typical new year’s resolution barely exceeds that of the Mediterranean fruit fly, but hope springs eternal....
I have written many articles in the last 15 years regarding trust ratios, commingling funds and trust money. ...
Much of President Obama’s focus these past several months has been on healthcare reform and the idea that we can cut wasted spending with greater efficiencies to healthcare....
Whether getting in the door, gathering underwriting information or presenting final proposals, objections can stop sales efforts cold. ...
Living so close to Washington, D.C., and being a political junkie, I follow Capitol Hill pretty closely, especially on issues that pertain to risk management. ...
If there was ever any doubt about the need for our industry to change its ways, last year’s interest in social media really drove it home....
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As drivers turn to the Internet to buy auto insurance, an insurer that has relied heavily on agents to sell its insurance will revamp....
A.M. Best Co. has changed its view of the U.S. property-casualty industry’s ultimate asbestos and environmental A&E losses down to $117 billion from $121 billion. ...
The tough market that property insurance buyers faced in the first half of 2009 eased significantly in the third quarter, according to a report from Chicago-based brokerage Aon Corp. ...
Employment in green businesses grew 36 percent in California between 1995 and 2008, almost triple the rate of total job growth in the state, according to a report by nonpartisan group Next 10. ...
Small business owners and retailers urged Congress and the credit card companies to reform interchange fees in order to enhance merchants’ ability to hire new employees.
Based on the national average salary for cashiers....
Property-casualty insurance rates dropped an average 5 percent in November compared with those of a year earlier, MarketScout reported....
Social media has opened many new opportunities—meeting people with similar interests and hobbies, buying and selling products, networking for a job or catching up with friends....
Inspiration springs from the most unusual circumstances. Just prior to writing this article, I was recruited and interviewed by a national volunteer organization that provides services to business newbies and start-up operations. ...