A Message From the Editor

Starting a new career can be an exciting and terrifying new adventure, so wouldn’t it be great if all careers came with a guidebook? Today’s Insider has the next best thing – top tips for new agents and brokers on how to achieve success in a competitive industry. Our news also includes the main insurance concerns surrounding legalized cannabis, coverage advice for yacht owners, and a damage assessment following Hurricane Barry.

– Heather Turner, digital managing editor

Best Practices

10 tips for new insurance agents

By Kendall McEachern

These ten tips will help steer new agents and brokers toward success. Read More

Slideshow

Flash floods, power outages and road closures: Assessing the damage from Hurricane Barry

By Danielle Ling

Early estimates price Hurricane Barry insured losses at $300 million. Read More

Slideshow

13 P&C insurance concerns related to legal cannabis

By Elana Ashanti Jefferson

While some carriers worry about marijuana's legal status, others are concerned about their competitors getting ahead. Read More

Commentary

How to build a better online insurance experience

By Frank Gehrig

Can the online insurance-buying experience be more effective? Read More

Analysis

How to help affluent clients protect their yachts

By Ana Robic

Hiring and maintaining a qualified and certified crew is crucial to ensuring a safe yachting experience. Read More

Expert Opinion

When is a mistake an 'accident'?

By Jason R. Potter, Esq.

A look at the changing scope of construction defect coverage under a commercial general liability policy. Read More

Market Insights

The future of personal lines

By Heather Turner

Personal lines insurers must innovate and adapt to contend with future market changes. Read More

Commentary

Strategy and timing are key for improving workers' compensation outcomes

By Christopher Schaffer

Improving workers' compensation claim outcomes in a statutory, no-fault system is challenging but achievable. Read More

Risk Management Checklist: Are You Helping Clients Navigate Their Critical Areas of Risk?

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Commercial Insurance Rating in a Rapidly Changing Market

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Learn how multi-sourced risk scoring can turn challenges into opportunities. Learn More