Personal Lines

One lesson learned from the global coronavirus pandemic is that our homes are a place of refuge. And now more than ever, keeping homes safe and maintained is critical to our security and comfort.

In the past few years, the homeowners market has been dealing with the effect of some of the costliest hail events ever, multiple hurricanes, unexpected tornadoes, wildfires and a global pandemic.

What do most popular homeowner insurance claims have in common? Answer: They’re preventable, with preparation and client engagement.

The Insurance Business America’s Broker Connect virtual event on cyber issues is set to be held tomorrow and will focus on trends facing the insurance industry during the coronavirus pandemic.

Mary Sladek and her team build strong relationships with real estate brokerages, mortgage companies and banks and are able to work exclusively by referral. The team agrees that being an all-female agency has distinct advantages.

Even during the coronavirus pandemic, independent insurance agents must stay up to date with the ebb and flow of the dynamic boating industry.

Traffic accidents have decreased with fewer cars on the road during the coronavirus pandemic, but speeding, negligent driving and pedestrian activity are on the rise.

If an agent wants to put their personal marine book in the windward direction, they need to know their starboard from their port to earn a client’s trust.

Looking toward future personal marine trends, the market “will continue to get harder,” says Patrick Kudlich, independent agent, and it “will only continue to get harder as natural disasters increase in strength and number each year.”

How are younger buyers shaping the collector car market? How will prices shift in the coming years? Here’s what you need to know.