Severe Convective Storms Lead Concerns for Insurers
The vast majority of insurance company executives view severe convective storms (SCS) as the leading threat to their balance sheets, according to a Demex survey.
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4 Tips for Agents Looking to Grow Their Supplemental Health Care Book of Business
As health care costs continue to rise for many Americans, employers increasingly view supplemental health benefits as crucial for recruitment, retention and employee satisfaction.
Rising Homeowners Coverage Gaps Underscore Agents’ Expanding Role
As homeowners contend with inflation, extreme weather and increasingly complex coverage needs, new reports from Nationwide and The Hanover reveal widening gaps in insurance coverage—and an expanding role for agents helping clients navigate today’s risk environment.
Why Health Care Premiums Continue to Rise
Prescription drugs play a significant role in increasing health care costs, with Americans spending approximately $98 billion out of pocket on prescription drugs, a 25% increase over the past five years.
Arch Introduces New Supplemental Health Insurance Products
Insureds will be reimbursed for expenses incurred up to their selected benefit limit. Additionally, there is no medical underwriting required to obtain coverage.
APCIA Annual Meeting 2025: Industry Competition, Affordability and Legal System Abuse
Last week, the American Property Casualty Insurance Association (APCIA) hosted its annual meeting in Orlando, Florida.
How Catastrophes Are Changing Property Coverage
From hurricanes in the Southeast, wildfires in the West and severe convective storms in between, catastrophes are a defining feature of the current insurance landscape and are changing property insurance.
J.D. Power and Big ‘I’ Release the 2025 Independent Agent Satisfaction Study
The study tracks agent sentiment across multiple categories, including ease of doing business, communication practices and claims handling.
P&C Industry ‘Continues to Walk a Fine Line’ After Posting $11.5 Billion Underwriting Profit
The U.S. property & casualty insurance industry almost tripled underwriting profitability in the first half of 2025 compared to the same period in 2024, but catastrophes continue to drive up homeowners premiums.
Turn Long-Term Care Avoidance Into Growth and Loyalty
When there’s no long-term care plan in place, care decisions are made in a crisis. Here are four tips agents can use to help clients integrate LTC into their plans.
