Commercial Lines

An End in Sight for the Soft Market?

For the first time in 20 months, average commercial insurance rates measured a slight increase, according to the now quarterly MarketScout pricing survey.

My Trip to London: An Insurance Geek’s Paradise

Chris Boggs, executive director of the Big “I” Virtual University, recently headed to London to accept an award, making stops at Lloyd’s and other insurance-related destinations along the way.

Agency Profile: Rocket Launch on the Digital Scene

The frustrations of buying insurance for their startup sparked the next venture for entrepreneurs Benji Markoff and Mark Davis. Joined by lawyer Carl Niedbala, the trio of insurance novices co-founded a brokerage that specializes in new ventures.

Agency E&O Risks in Surety: 7 Common Blunders

Although agents work hard to avoid facing errors & omissions claims, many are not aware of potential issues that can arise when handling bonds. Here are some common surety-related missteps that can create E&O exposures—and how to avoid them.

From the Front Lines: Surety

After working in the auto dealership business for 12 years, Shawn Gustafson needed a change. He never guessed the surety business would be the perfect fit.

What’s Driving Losses in Hotel/Motel Insurance?

Like most commercial lines, hotel/motel insurance kicked off the New Year with predominantly flat rates, and 2017 will likely see much of the same. But there are a few important exceptions. Are you offering these clients the right coverage for their chang

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