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Why Strong Carrier Partners Are a Must in a Hard Market

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The hard insurance market for many product lines continued throughout 2023, with rate pressure, underwriting scrutiny, and capacity restrictions expected into 2024. A strong partnership with your carriers is essential for agents to navigate this hard market, help clients get the insurance protection they need, retain business, and gain new customers.

Gamma Iota Sigma Unveils 2023 Recruiting Survey Data at 52nd Annual International Conference

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Gamma Iota Sigma (GIS), America’s premier risk management, insurance and actuarial science-focused collegiate talent organization gathered 900 industry professionals and students and faculty from 69 colleges and universities for its 52nd Annual International Conference in Baltimore on September 28 and 29.

How the Insurance Industry Can Help Facilitate Climate Risk Disclosure Requirements

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The Climate Risk Disclosure Act of 2021 mandates public companies to disclose their climate-related risks and mitigation strategies. This increased transparency and disclosure requirement can profoundly impact the pollution liability insurance market, leading to better risk management, reduced losses, and new insurance products and services that help clients manage climate-related risks.

Next Generation of Risk Managers Focuses on the Changing Workplace

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Summer is over, and with its end, students are starting to filter back into the classroom—including undergraduates who aspire to be the next generation’s risk professionals. The Wall Street Journal (WSJ) spoke to Kristen Jaconi, the executive director of the Peter Arkley Institute for Risk Management at the USC Marshall School of Business, about the… Continue reading Next Generation of Risk Managers Focuses on the Changing Workplace

USI Insurance Services Acquires Ames-Grenz Insurance Services

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USI Insurance Services (“USI”), a world leader in risk management, employee benefit and retirement consulting, today announced the acquisition of Sacramento, California-based employee benefits brokerage and advisory firm, Ames-Grenz Insurance Services, Inc. Terms of the transaction were not disclosed. Commenting on the announcement, Ames-Grenz CEO, Larrie Grenz, stated: “Over the last 54 years, Ames-Grenz has… Continue reading USI Insurance Services Acquires Ames-Grenz Insurance Services

As Wildfire Threat Rises, At-Risk Communities Eye New Defenses

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As wildfires in the U.S. become more frequent and more destructive, at-risk cities are exploring ways to keep homes and neighborhoods safe. Experts say new building materials, architectural detailing, landscaping choices and even road design will enhance fire safety in communities in the West and other parts of the country. A traffic noise barrier along… Continue reading As Wildfire Threat Rises, At-Risk Communities Eye New Defenses

Cowbell Cyber Launches Partner Program to Provide Policyholders with Closed-Loop Risk Management

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Cowbell Cyber, the industry’s first AI-powered cyber insurance provider for small to mid-sized businesses (SMBs), today announced Cowbell Connect, its partner program which arms policyholders with comprehensive, closed-loop risk management. Cowbell Connect combines a wealth of expertise and resources from a variety of partners to address one of today’s biggest threats to businesses: cyber incidents.… Continue reading Cowbell Cyber Launches Partner Program to Provide Policyholders with Closed-Loop Risk Management