Independent Agencies’ Market Share Shows Small Decline

The independent agency channel placed 61.5% of all property/casualty insurance written in the U.S. in 2024,…

Oldenburg Joins Alliant as SVP in Oregon; IMA Names Branch Oregon Market President

Oldenburg Joins Alliant Insurance Services as Senior Vice President in Portland, Oregon Andy Oldenburg Andy Oldenburg…

Renewal Rates in Q2 Tell of ‘Slowly Softening’ Commercial Lines Market, Says Ivans

Premium renewal rates increased year-over-year for all major commercial lines, except workers’ compensation, according to second…

Two More Insurers Enter Florida Market as Storm Season Warms

Two more property insurers put their toes in the Florida market this summer, bringing to 14…

The Uncertain Future of Medicare’s Stand-Alone Prescription Drug Plan Market and Why It Matters

Ahead of Medicare’s annual mid-year announcement about the national average premium for Part D prescription drug…

London Market Brokers, Associations Welcome Move to Create UK Captive Domicile

The UK Chancellor of the Exchequer Rachel Reeves announced today that the UK will introduce a…

BMS Appoints Wilson as Director in Canadian Retail Division; WTW Promotes Cousins to Head of London Market Claims

This edition of International People Moves details appointments at brokers BMS and Willis. A summary of…

AI-Driven MGA ‘Augmented UW’ Launches to Serve Smart-Follow Insurance Market

Augmented UW Ltd., the AI-driven managing general agent, has launched in London to serve the smart-follow…

Two More Insurers Enter Florida Market as Hurricane Season Warms Up

Two more property insurers have put their toes in the Florida market this summer, bringing to…

Reeves Plans Rule Change to Create UK Captive Insurance Market

The UK government is planning to announce rule changes to help create a potential new insurance…