King Risk Partners Acquires New Jersey’s Conover Beyer Associates

King Risk Partners announced the acquisition of Conover Beyer Associates Insurance, an independent insurance agency based in Manasquan, New Jersey.   Founded in 1882, Conover Beyer Associates is a family and veteran-owned agency offering business… Read more

The Big Data/AI ‘Revolution’ Is Driving Up Verdicts, Settlements as Plaintiffs Buy In

Nick Kosiavelon, an insurance defense attorney in Massachusetts, tells the story about some plaintiffs’ lawyers he faced off against in a recent brain-injury lawsuit.   He said within an hour of seeing the list of… Read more

Auto and Home Insurance Consumers Getting Used to Using AI: JD Power

“Just as we’ve seen with the internet and mobile apps, AI is rapidly becoming a critical conduit to key policy shopping, research and account management decisions among auto and home insurance customers,” said Tony Soloman,… Read more

New AIG CEO Andersen Talks Marketplace ‘Pass-Throughs,’ Opportunity

Eric Andersen, new CEO of American International Group (AIG), offered an in-depth view of the company during his first earnings call at the helm, referring to opportunities within current marketplace conditions.   Andersen said the… Read more

How to Find Your Why

A book called “Start with Why” by Simon Sinek covered this topic and gave inspiration for this article.   “When an organization is filled with ‘good fits,’ those who believe what you believe, success just… Read more

NYC Dealing With South Bronx Legionnaires’ Disease Outbreak

The New York City Health Department on September 13 ordered 10 cooling towers in the South Bronx to be cleaned and disinfected as the city continued its investigation into the latest community cluster of Legionnaires’… Read more

Appeals Court Throws a Wrench into Part of Georgia’s 2025 Tort-Reform Law

When Georgia’s tort-reform law was approved in 2025 property/casualty insurance interests hailed it as a long-awaited measure that would help stem lawsuit abuse and excessive jury awards in the state.   But in the first… Read more

Munich Re, Lloyd’s Top List of 50 Largest Global Reinsurers: AM Best

Munich Re has reclaimed its position from Swiss Re as the largest of global reinsurers that use IFRS-17 accounting standards, while Lloyd’s has moved to the top ranking of non-IFRS-17 reinsurers, according to AM Best.… Read more

UK’s Boomers Cling to Jobs as Young People Get Locked Out

In the early 2000s, Britain had as many as 10 young workers for every person over-65 with a job. Today there are just two, as older employees hang on for longer and first jobs are… Read more