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The 2025 Commercial Lines Leaders in this special feature are taken from Insurance Journal’s Top 100 Property/Casualty Independent Agencies. This list utilizes only the 2024 commercial lines property/casualty revenue numbers of the independent agencies and brokerages that submitted data to the Top 100 agencies report. For more information on Insurance Journal’s Top 100 Property/Casualty Independent…

Inside this issue: 🧠 Critical Thinking 📉 An Unsustainable Trend – Declining P/C Rates and Rising Cost of Risk: Marsh’s John Doyle 📊 Rates in Review 💼 Workers’ Comp Continues to Lead P/C industry With Strong Profits 🌪️ Natural Disaster Claims in 2025 to Again Top $100B Despite ‘Abnormally Low’ Q3 Events ⚖️ Can a…

It’s that time again when the insurance world starts rolling out big, bold predictions for the coming year. But what’s real and what’s hype? Read this industry outlook to see past the buzzwords and gain real insight into the operational shifts that will actually impact your bottom line in 2026. The post Insurance Outlook 2026…

It’s that time again when the insurance world starts rolling out big, bold predictions for the coming year. But what’s real and what’s hype? Read this industry outlook to see past the buzzwords and gain real insight into the operational shifts that will actually impact your bottom line in 2026. The post Insurance Outlook 2026…

In a soft workers’ comp market where price competition dominates, how can brokers truly differentiate themselves and deliver lasting value to their clients? This playbook reveals how safety analytics technology is transforming brokers from policy vendors into indispensable risk advisors. Inside, you’ll discover: Why traditional approaches fall short – and how real-time video analytics provide…

The US transportation sector is navigating unprecedented complexity. From geopolitical volatility to surging cargo theft and evolving regulatory demands, the challenges are mounting—but so are opportunities for those who adapt. This market outlook examines: Rising cost drivers — Nuclear verdicts, social inflation, and claim severity are pushing insurance premiums up by 7.5% to 20%, while…

Compensation drives placement decisions in ways most don’t recognize. Case in point: 62% of agents actively prefer insurers running contests, and that’s just the beginning! This report, commissioned by Vertafore and produced by Celent, draws on insights from over 600 life insurance agents to reveal what truly drives placement decisions and how carriers can strengthen…

While managing claims in-house may seem like maintaining control, it often means spreading your team too thin. This guide from Fleet Response shows how outsourcing can actually increase visibility while reducing costs. 24/7 real-time platform for complete claims visibility and tracking Mobile app that empowers drivers to report claims instantly with photos and documentation Expert…

Inside this issue: 📈 Top Business Risks 🔍 Swiss Re Takes a Look at Hidden Behavioral Forces Behind Skyrocketing Jury Awards 🤖 Responsible AI Deployment Linked to Better Business Outcomes: EY 🔒 Risk Reality vs. Commercial Insurance: Coverage Holes Exposed 🏠 What to Consider When Building Insurance Programs for Aging Properties 🧠 The Future of…

70% of insurance core system implementations fail, despite significant investments in time and resources. This guide from Origami Risk provides a comprehensive analysis to help you beat those odds. Common failure patterns in P&C core system implementations and how to avoid them 7 proven strategies drawn from more than 900 successful cloud platform deployments Phase-by-phase…