The first quarter Small Business Index, which measures small business owner confidence, is 62.3—similar t...
UK's Jensten to Invest Up to £1M to Help Individuals Launch Their Own Brokerages
Jensten Group, the London-based independent insurance broking group, announced it will invest up to £1 million (US$1.3 million) this year to help 15 individuals start...
Jensten Group, the London-based independent insurance broking group, announced it will invest up to £1 million (US$1.3 million) this year to help 15 individuals start...
Article / 2 days ago
New Survey Reveals How Independent Agents Are Adapting to the Hard Market
The hard market has independent agents “going the extra mile” to prioritize client communication, retention, technology and team morale....
The hard market has independent agents “going the extra mile” to prioritize client communication, retention, technology and team morale....
Article / 1 month ago
What's to Come in 2024: AI Expansion, More Catastrophes, Network Consolidation
No one can predict the future, but insurance professionals are likely the best qualified when it comes to predicting risk. For this special report,...
No one can predict the future, but insurance professionals are likely the best qualified when it comes to predicting risk. For this special report,...
Article / 2 months ago
Jacobson: Survey Shows ‘A Significant Pause' in Industry Job Growth
More than half of insurance companies expect to increase staff in the next year, according to the latest labor market study from Aon and the Jacobson Group....
More than half of insurance companies expect to increase staff in the next year, according to the latest labor market study from Aon and the Jacobson Group....
Article / 2 months ago
Howden Has $1.4 Billion for Growth, Could Tap New Investor for Extra Firepower
Howden, one of the world's largest privately owned insurance brokers, has 1.1 billion pounds ($1.4 billion) for growth, including acquisitions, and has had interest from...
Howden, one of the world's largest privately owned insurance brokers, has 1.1 billion pounds ($1.4 billion) for growth, including acquisitions, and has had interest from...
Article / 2 months ago
Chinese Hacking Campaign Aimed at Critical Infrastructure Goes Back 5 Years
An advanced group of Chinese hackers taking aim at U.S. critical infrastructure have been active for as long as half a decade, American and allied intelligence agencies...
An advanced group of Chinese hackers taking aim at U.S. critical infrastructure have been active for as long as half a decade, American and allied intelligence agencies...
Article / 2 months ago
AXA's CEO Buberl Wants to ‘Scale Up' Corporate Business
AXA SA's Chief Executive Officer Thomas Buberl says he intends to “scale up” the firm's business insuring corporate risks in the next phase of the firm's growth....
AXA SA's Chief Executive Officer Thomas Buberl says he intends to “scale up” the firm's business insuring corporate risks in the next phase of the firm's growth....
Article / 2 months ago
Viewpoint: 5 Global Insurance Trends You Need to Know About in 2024
In the insurance world, 2024 brings forth many challenges and transformative trends. From the escalating global risks, such as climate change and cyber...
In the insurance world, 2024 brings forth many challenges and transformative trends. From the escalating global risks, such as climate change and cyber...
Article / 2 months ago
Chubb Writing More Personal E&S but CEO Greenberg Doesn't Like the Trend
Chubb is writing more North American personal excess and surplus lines business, but the insurer's chief executive is not exactly celebrating....
Chubb is writing more North American personal excess and surplus lines business, but the insurer's chief executive is not exactly celebrating....
Article / 3 months ago
Generali to Return €500 Million to Investors in Share Buyback
Assicurazioni Generali SpA will return €500 million [$541.4 million] to shareholders, following acquisitions last year that are set to boost its non-life and asset management businesses....
Assicurazioni Generali SpA will return €500 million [$541.4 million] to shareholders, following acquisitions last year that are set to boost its non-life and asset management businesses....
Article / 3 months ago