June 2025
Deloitte: US P&C insurers from $21.6 billion in 2023 to US $49.5 billion by 2030
In its 2025 Insurance Prediction, Deloitte examines the potential for insurers to leverage their risk expertise, predicting that fee-based revenue for US P&C insurers will grow from an estimated US $21.6 billion in 2023 to US $49.5 billion by 2030.Over the past year, US property and casualty (P&C) insurers returned to profitability, in part, by raising premiums. […]
Rough Note…
It is with deep sadness that we mark the passing of Walter J. “Walt” Gdowski, age 78. A Trenton, New Jersey native, Walt moved to Carmel, Indana where he developed Rough Notes magazine. Walt was born in August 1946 to Walter and Margaret Gdowski. Just after graduating in 1964 from Ewing (N.J.) High School, Walt […]
United Risk Launches Applied Logistics Underwriters to Continue Expansion in U.S. and Strategic Global Markets
New resource, led by veteran sector pro, Alex Rosas, will provide brokers added clout for logistics and marine clientsMr. Rick Christofer, President and Chief Commercial Officer of United Risk, has announced the launch of a new division, Applied Logistics Underwriters (AppliedLU.com), to provide coverages in critical logistics, transport, and marine lines using modernized and technology-enabled […]
Applied Underwriters Invitational Sets New Records as Golfdom’s Giant Tourney Nets Record-Breaking $14M for Charities
Champions, supported by Luke Donald and Michael Kim, and a host of top Sports Celebrities, gather at Whistling Straits and Blackwolf Run for Finals of the 12,000 participant, 85 Tournament National InvitationalOmaha, Nebraska – Monday, May 19, 2025 – Applied Underwriters President Jamie Sahara has announced new record-setting results of the Applied Underwriters Invitational Tournament […]
SRA 831(b) Admin Announces New Halo Coverage Policy for Consolidated Business Risk Mitigation
SRA 831(b) Admin, the leading 831(b) Plan Manager, adds Halo Coverage to its more than 25 self-insurance policies, ensuring businesses are able to fill in the exclusions, denied claims, and deductibles of traditional insurance. This tax-deferred risk mitigation solution utilizes the 831(b) tax code, also known as micro captive insurance, allowing businesses to reduce potential incurred losses […]
TrustedChoice.com Joins the Momentum Family to Accelerate Innovation for Independent Insurance Agents
NEW BRIGHTON, Minn., June 4, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — TrustedChoice.com, the nation’s leading digital prospecting platform for independent insurance agents, has announced it has officially joined the Momentum family. Momentum—formerly NowCerts—is one of the fastest-growing agency management platforms in the country, now offering the industry’s first fully integrated solution spanning the entire agent lifecycle—from lead generation and referral management to […]
Finseca Announces New Chair and Board Members to Lead the Profession Forward
Finseca proudly announces Chip Van Dusen, President of Diversified Brokerage Services, as the new Chair of the Board, along with an exceptional group of new Board members who will help drive our mission forward and shape the future of the profession. United by a shared purpose, these extraordinary leaders are not just guiding an organization — […]
Shatraw Honored by New York Insurance Association
ALBANY, N.Y.—The New York Insurance Association, Inc. (NYIA) is honored to present Scott Shatraw with the 2025 Chair’s Distinguished Service Award. Shatraw is president and chief executive officer at Utica First Insurance Company. He will be presented with the award at the association’s annual conference being held May 28–30 at Resorts World Catskills in Monticello, […]
The 100 deadliest days
IT’S THAT TIME OF YEAR WHEN U.S. roadways morph into a wild, unforgiving jungle dense with unpredictability, hidden dangers and life-threatening distractions. For fleet drivers, without the right tools and visibility, it’s easy to get caught in the thicket of crashes, claims, and costly downtime.Not only do vacation caravans and heat-fueled impatience create a perfect storm […]
