Encova Mutual Insurance Group—the new brand of Motorists and BrickStreet—launched last month. IA talked with Encova CEO Dave Kaufman to learn more about what the carrier’s expanded product lines mean for agents and customers.
Only 64% of small business owners report that their insurance agent discussed risk management services with them.
Reflecting little change from the fourth quarter of 2018, first-quarter 2019 composite rates for commercial and personal lines were both up +2% compared to first-quarter 2018, according to the latest quarterly MarketScout pricing survey.
Reflecting little change from the third quarter of 2018, fourth-quarter composite rates for commercial and personal lines were up +2% and +2.25%, respectively, according to the latest quarterly MarketScout pricing survey.
Reflecting little change from the second quarter of 2018, third-quarter composite rates for commercial and personal lines were up +2.5% and +2%, respectively.
Reflecting no change from the last quarter of 2017, composite rates for commercial and personal lines were up +2% and +3%, respectively, in the first quarter of 2018.
Independent agents represent a “significant growth engine” for insurers that understand how to build strong relationships with their distribution force, according to a new J.D. Power study. But there is room for improvement in the agent-carrier relationsh
The Insurance Services Office recently filed six important commercial property changes. Here’s what they mean for your clients.
In the aftermath of a construction accident, North Carolina’s Outer Banks has no power for up to a month. Would your clients be able to survive such a devastating loss of income?
Independent agents continue to dominate commercial lines while rivaling direct response writers and captive carriers in personal lines business, according to the 21st Market Share Report from the Big “I.”
