March
U.S. Gig Economy study
Gig Workers’ independent mindset opposes corporate team-think, adds to the growing cache of research from Legal & General on the U.S. Gig Economy, looking into questions such as: • Implications of 1 in 5 gig workers saying they could not work in a corporate setting • Why bills such as those in CA and NYS are likely to […]
Hold Fast
A few weeks back, I mounted the podium to give a presentation to a group of fellow business owners and found that the podium itself was unsteady. Quite an irritant and a bit unsettling after just being introduced. What went through my head in that flash of seconds was: “is this podium about to fall […]
NAIC Announces Resignation of Michael Consedine as CEO
υMichael (Mike) F. Consedine is stepping down as the organization’s Chief Executive Officer, effective April 30, 2023. Consedine has served as the CEO of the NAIC since January 2017. “On behalf of our members and the NAIC staff, we are grateful to Mike for all his good work over the past six-plus years and his commitment […]
IMUA Launches New Broker Membership Category
Marsh & Amwins First Brokers To Join New York, NY,– The Inland Marine Underwriters Association announced it has launched a new broker membership category. The latest broker category comes with a modest member assessment and entitles all interested brokerage firm employees to access the IMUA remote/virtual education curriculum at no additional fee. According to IMUA President & CEO […]
Big ‘I’ Testifies Before Congress on NFIP Funding, Potential Reforms
Big ‘I’ agent from Hurricane Ian-torn region urges Congress to consider flood policy changes. WASHINGTON, D.C., The Independent Insurance Agents & Brokers of America (the Big “I”) testified recently at a hearing before the U.S. House Financial Services Subcommittee on Housing and Insurance entitled “How Do We Encourage Greater Flood Insurance in America?” Chris Heidrick, […]
PCF Insurance Services Names Jenni Lee Crocker New President
LEHI, UT PCF Insurance Services (PCF), a top 20 U.S. insurance brokerage firm, announced the appointment of Jenni Lee Crocker as President of the company. In this role, Crocker will be responsible for fueling PCF’s agency partnership potential, organic growth, enterprise carrier relationships and strategic partner initiatives. Prior to her appointment, Crocker held the position of […]
Glomads and the Great Resignation
The COVID-19 pandemic dramatically impacted businesses and individuals. Virtually overnight, working remotely became a norm causing millions to rethink their life choices, including where they wanted to work and live. In response, employers chose to be more flexible, allowing employees the ability to earn a living from virtually anywhere in the world. Helping clients adapt […]
Chubb Launches First-Of-Its-Kind Personalized Genetics-Based Cancer Program
Brings Advanced Cancer Risk Identification to Mainstream America, Coupled with Treatment, Recovery and Insurance Protection WHITEHOUSE STATION, N.J. Chubb Workplace Benefits (CWB), a Chubb business that partners with benefits brokers and consultants to offer voluntary benefits to the employees of middle-market and large companies in the U.S., has announced the launch of Cancer Advocate Plus, a first-of-its-kind cancer-specific, […]
Financial Services Commission Appoints Michael Yaworsky as Insurance Commissioner
The Florida Financial Services Commission appointed Michael Yaworsky as the Insurance Commissioner for the Florida Office of Insurance Regulation (OIR). Michael Yaworsky has served as Interim Insurance Commissioner since being nominated by Governor DeSantis in February 2023.Commissioner Yaworsky has issued the statement below in response to his appointment as Insurance Commissioner: “I’m honored to have the opportunity […]
