The ongoing labor shortage in the construction market continues to put pressure on project scheduling and costs for contractors. But for contractors who are struggling to manage scarce resources, the surety market offers relief.
Independent agent Richard Miller predicts that the surety bonds market will remain strong in the long term. “The future of surety is endless,” he says. “As long as there are jobs to be done, financial guarantees are required, and bonds are uniquely suited
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An insured’s nanny uses her personal car to transport his children. Will the insured’s personal auto policy provide the nanny with any coverage while she is working?
After a tough couple of years, personal auto insurance rates finally started leveling out in 2019. But given the rise of distracted driving, could that stability be short-lived?
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Between 2012 and 2016, personal auto claim frequency and severity increased, which pushed rates up. But over the last six to 12 months, the personal auto market demonstrated solid rate moderation.
Independent agent Sally Fabre predicts that there will be more uninsured drivers on the road in the future. “Clients are already being overwhelmed by the rising price of rent, healthcare and food,” she says. “Car insurance is a huge moral and financial di