Insurance Journal Podcast

With over 50 elections worldwide this year, experts weigh in on the rising intensity of political engagement, growing access to information, and the increasing potential for unrest and violence. Watch this clip from Between the Lines with Jeffrey Kingsley of Goldberg Segalla about his thoughts — to watch the full Between the Lines episode, visit carriermanagement.com/research.

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Andrea Wells of Insurance Journal talks with Kyle Sternadori from The Hartford about the importance of proactive communication in managing rate increases and strengthening partnerships between insurers, brokers, and retailers at the WSIA annual conference.

#RateIncreases #WSIA2024

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Andrea Wells of Insurance Journal reports from WSIA’s annual conference and talks with Neil Kessler of CRC Group on how building a partnership-driven culture is helping wholesale insurance firms thrive in a changing market landscape. Despite industry evolution, the wholesale model continues to grow as long as value is consistently provided to retail agents.

#InsurancePartnerships #WSIA2024

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In this episode of the IJA Aftershow, George and Patrick talk with Joe Harrington about his most recent class, D&O Coverage for Public Investigations.

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Predictive and automation tools are empowering insurers to assess weather-related risks more accurately by integrating comprehensive data and preemptively managing potential claims. Global insurers can now assess total exposure by combining data across multiple business segments, such as offshore energy and specialty lines, for events like hurricanes. Watch this short clip with Elizabeth Blosfield’s interview with Doug Ross about these topics — to watch the full episode, click here! 

#WeatherRisk #PredictiveAnalytics

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In this update to our Between the Lines episode, “Elections, Unrest, and Insurance: A Global View,” Elizabeth Blosfield delves deeper into former President and presidential candidate Donald Trump’s assertion that auto insurance rates have increased by 73%. An expert weighs in on the accuracy of this figure and the various factors contributing to rising premiums. Ian Adams, executive director of the International Center for Law and Economics, shares his insights on whether political promises can truly influence state-regulated auto insurance rates. To watch the full episode and discover how global elections might impact the insurance industry, tune in now!

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The cannabis industry has made significant strides in security, standardizing systems nationwide while dispelling concerns over crime and property values in communities.Watch this excerpt from the Insuring Cannabis Summit where Ed Allen of Story Cannabis talks with moderator Charles Pyfrom of CannGen about what he’s seeing in the industry. To watch the full panel, visit insuringcannabissummit.com today!

#CannabisSecurity #BusinessGrowth

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The insurance industry is leveraging big data and real-time monitoring to automate risk assessment, driving more accurate predictions and risk mitigation strategies. Insurers are increasingly using GIS and hyperlocal data to enhance risk modeling for both residential and commercial properties. Real-time monitoring systems, such as electrical monitoring in commercial buildings, are generating vast datasets that feed predictive analytics. To listen to Elizabeth Blosfield’s full interview with Behzad Salehoun, click here!

#BigData #RiskAssessment

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Retail agents are increasingly comfortable with surplus lines markets, overcoming misconceptions and effectively communicating coverage benefits to clients, boosting market strength — check out this interview from WSIA of Bill Gatewood, Burns and Wilcox as he talks with Insurance Journal’s Vice President of Content, Andrea Wells.

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#SurplusLines #InsuranceEducation

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On this installment, we learn what’s on the minds of some 2,000 independent agency staffers. Jess Butler, VP of Vertafore, which conducted a national survey, outlines how agents are managing talent, the hard market and technology. Some 70% of respondents said they’re having difficulty placing risks, Jess reports. With a higher workload, 55% said they’re dealing with increased stress. A third of respondents have added new tech tools as a response to managing turbulent market conditions in the last year. Moreover, the agent/carrier relationship is under pressure—a third said they’re looking for new carriers. “There are opportunities for wholesalers and MGAs here,” Jess notes. When Vertafore asked respondents if they would refer a friend to an insurance career opportunity, only 20% said yes. “That number has been dropping since we’ve been surveying agents,” says Jess. “They’re feeling the pressure of the hard market.” She also offers great suggestions on how insurance firms can attract younger workers by changing the conversation on what it’s really like to work here.

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