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We live in an age where data—metrics, statistics, etc.—dictate our decisions in both personal and commercial sectors, including those involving insurance.

Environmental insurance can be a profitable line of business for agents and brokers who become well-versed in this coverage. Make sure you’re not making these common environmental insurance coverage mistakes with your clients.

Since beginning his insurance career in 1990, independent agent Steve Shemwell has been a firm believer in the power of the niche. Now president of his own agency, Shemwell’s specialty centers mainly on contractor insurance.

According to a 2014 report by the Association of Certified Fraud Examiners, the typical organization loses 5% of revenue each year to fraud. XL Catlin, which has traditionally offered financial institution crime coverage, responds by stepping into the com

Disaster preparedness is critically important for independent agents, but it can seem complicated to start. Fortunately, Agility Recovery, Big “I”-endorsed provider of disaster recovery services, now offers a simple monthly email program for all Big “I” m

As families ditch Disney World in favor of dude ranches for a vacation destination, the opportunity to insure the outdoor adventure and hospitality market is growing.

As a sales professional, you understand the needs, wants, frustrations and desires of your prospects and clients better than anyone else. It’s up to you to share this knowledge so you can serve more people.

Current market conditions suggest this year will be shaped largely by the ongoing importance of cybersecurity, the aftershocks of major merger & acquisition deals in 2015, the emergence of new global competitors and modernization of the industry.

If you make a poor match of policy form to a customer’s insurance needs, they could end up with an environmental insurance policy that will not insure 90% of their loss exposure. Here’s what you need to know about essential environmental coverage elements

Environmental risk management and insurance have become part of basic best practices for all commercial insurance professionals. How do fire insurance policies fit in?