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David Morrow grew up working on boats, but he knew it wasn’t something he could physically do for the rest of his life. Luckily, marine insurance provided the perfect career alternative.

To say commercial marine insurance is currently a buyer’s market would be an understatement. Heading into 2017, this line of business faces a case of oversupply for relatively low demand.

Excluding the honeymoon, the average cost of a wedding is about $31,000. To help manage these expenses, Travelers expands its wedding coverage to include brunch the day after the event.

Depending on legalization at the state and federal levels, the U.S. cannabis industry could bring in $44 billion by 2020. Here’s what to consider as the industry grows.

Because drone operators are overwhelmed with regulatory challenges—as well as the public’s widespread perception of the dangers associated with drones—many in the industry expect insurance carriers to be the authority on risk management initiatives. That’

Due to crew coverage requirements, cruising itinerary, charter needs and more, larger yachts face exposures which owners of smaller vessels may not. Ironshore responds with a comprehensive insurance solution.

As digital media continues to expand platforms for traditional publishers like newspapers and magazines, the publishers liability insurance market faces new challenges.

GEICO Marine launched a 365-day charter policy for people who want to use their boats for something other than personal recreation—filling a gap for boat owners who charter their boats more frequently than most policies allow.

Because a publishers liability policy primarily serves as a buffer for defense costs, a proliferation of media-related lawsuits will push pricing upward over the next few years.

With the rise of the internet, independent agent Peter Green felt a duty to help all businesses with their media liability exposures—not just traditional publishers.