The Silicon Valley startup’s bold foray into the world of selling health insurance to small businesses screeched to a halt when it came to light that many of its agents were unlicensed or not fully licensed.

Flood insurance policy count has been dropping since Biggert-Waters started making waves in October 2013. What’s your role as an agent?

Hallmark’s new excess & surplus property division, Hallmark Specialty Property, is now up and running. The division focuses on shared and layered programs, providing independent agents and brokers with an additional facility.

With steady growth expected in the rebounding construction industry, risk management remains a priority among architects, engineers and other design professionals. Victor O. Schinnerer & Company responds with newly expanded liability coverage.

Thinking of perpetuating your agency? Live Oak Bank shares seven principles for success. None of them will surprise you—what’s surprising is how often agencies ignore these key strategies.

A good client relationship requires staying informed about issues that may escape a client’s radar while they’re busy running their business. New safety standards for automated gates are a perfect example.

Sponsors of 401(k) plans are in an increasingly tenuous position when it comes to overseeing such plans, most of which offer a variety of investment options.

If you’re an insurance agent, “April” means “flood.” This year, make sure you share information about premium increases, the Newly Mapped rating procedure and more so your clients aren’t caught unawares.

Less than 1% of homeowners located outside Special Flood Hazard Areas purchase flood insurance. Munich Re’s new inland flood coverage endorsement is a timely opportunity to remind clients how important it is to prepare for a potential catastrophe.

In insurance sales, asking questions can often be more valuable than knowing answers. It’s all about focusing on helping the other person solve a problem.