Beyond price: Operational excellence as a growth strategy for MGAs and wholesalers
Price alone no longer sets MGAs apart. As broker expectations tighten, carrier scrutiny increases, and distribution models grow more complex,…
Allstate names Christian Lown Chief Financial Officer
NORTHBROOK, Ill., July 14, 2026 – The Allstate Corporation (NYSE: ALL) today announced Christian (Chris) Lown as Executive Vice President…
Insurers join push to open 403(b) plans to low-cost trusts
In a July 13 letter to Senate Banking Committee chairman Tim Scott and ranking member Elizabeth Warren, the group called…
Insurance moves: SWBC, World Insurance, Tokio Marine and Plymouth Rock
Plymouth Rock appoints three to executive roles Plymouth Rock Assurance has made three appointments to its Independent Agency Group and…
Staffing firm says Philadelphia Indemnity refused to defend labor-law class action
The dispute turns on one set of clauses. PeopleShare quotes the policy’s promise that the insurer “shall have the right and duty to investigate,…
US and Canadian construction insurance are moving apart at the coverage level
The sharpest divergence in North American construction insurance is not at the pricing level – it is at the coverage…
Macquarie-backed ERA picks first specialty niche with fire contractor buy
The ISOA acquisition is analytically distinct from ERA’s prior deals. Fire suppression, sprinkler, alarm and security contractors carry a specific…
Freeway Insurance adds California and Alabama franchises
Freeway, a division of Confie, now operates in 28 states and has expanded its franchise network by 174% over the…
Arch Insurance launches US transactional liability team
William Carson, senior vice president, transactional risk, will lead the team, reporting to Chris Christon, senior vice president, Executive Assurance.…
‘You’re only as strong as your weakest link’: El Nino threatens more wildfire rampage
El Nino: A rising threat in 2026 Looking at the perils regionally, there’s been an uptick in the number of…