Markets

Rate increases over the past decade, higher loss severity and a myriad of regulatory changes have made the commercial trucking insurance market almost impossible to navigate.

In the professional liability insurance industry, independent agent Kaitlin Kelly says that it’s valuable to spend time with and learn alongside the professionals you protect.

To keep up with future trends in workers compensation, independent agent Deb Conway-Plathe says it’s imperative agents continue to have conversations with customers to encourage them to purchase appropriate limits.

An insured was hauling asphalt for hire when their truck overturned, spilling the load and damaging the mowed and kept medium area. Who pays for the cleanup?

When it comes to commercial auto insurance, independent agent Michael Graham says that agents need a unique combination of skills to help clients navigate the complicated market.

Beazley’s enhancements combine comprehensive errors & omissions and media liability insurance with cyber coverage, breach response and pre-breach services.

Independent agent Warner Phelps used to be “able to use the absence of EPLI coverage to open conversations with prospects,” he says. “Now, insureds already have the coverage in force. Therefore, the conversation turns to coverage, limits and understanding

Independent agent Dan Weedin is noticing “volatility” in the cyber liability insurance market. “The risk and exposure is constantly changing and it’s difficult to keep up with,” he says. “We must stay up to date with the appropriate coverages for perils t

The surety industry is one of the most complex markets in insurance—which makes it a great avenue for independent agents to prove their value. But in a persistent soft market, adding value beyond price is easier said than done.

Due to the amount of detail and sensitive information involved in the surety bond process, it’s important to choose a reliable wholesaler to support you and your client.