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Posted August 13, 2007
You CanPut A Tuxedo On A Pig....
Analysis of: Employers Turn To Alternative For Insuring Staff | online.wsj.com
Author: GLG Member Program Contributor
Countless attempts have been made over the 30 years I have been in the healthcare business to address escalating benefit costs. Thus far none of them has worked, at least not on any realistic scale, including several options my own company developed. Liberals want national healthcare because they think...
Posted August 13, 2007
Commisions are required to be transparent. It is a contract and the contract should be clear
Analysis of: Insurance brokers reconsider taking insurer commissions | www.marketwatch.com
Author: GLG Member Program Contributor
Insurance commision is one important aspect, which is generally ignored by the client. He is not in the know of this aspect, wherin, the Insuring company gives more percentage of commision for initial premia and subsequently reduces the percentage for following years. The agent therefore does not do...
Posted August 7, 2007
Should an Insurance Agent/Agency be Fluent With the Latest Technologies?
Analysis of: Tech-Savvy Insurance Agents Providing Best in Class Services | www.prweb.com
Author: GLG Member Program Contributor
Technology increases the agent/agencies exposure through a web site and by E-Marketing.With the right software, one staff person can do the work of three, or in the case of small agencies, no staff may be needed at all.
Posted July 31, 2007
What type of Professional Liability Insurance should an insurance agent have?
Analysis of: D&O vs E&O | www.insurepro.net
Author: GLG Member Program Contributor
1. D&O policies cover the Director or Officer in virtually any arena where coverage for Errors and Omissions Policies are designed to cover the insurance agent to the extent that agent is involved in the practice of insurance.2. D&O Policy limits are typically far higher and again with more...
Posted July 30, 2007
Very Interesting Findings
Analysis of: Study compares UK and US risk managers | www.globalreinsurance.com
Author: GLG Member Program Contributor
Comparing and contrasting UK and US risk managers was a great idea.  This was a good article.  However, I think, as the authors pointed out, that the frames of reference for defining certain risks may be different.  A 51% difference in carbon emissions risk considerations cannot just...
Posted July 25, 2007
Why W/C costs rise when frequency falls....
Analysis of: Study: Workers' Comp Losses Growing Despite Claims Frequency Fall | www.insurancejournal.com
Author: GLG Member Program Contributor
     W/C indemnity loss costs will continue to rise whether the number of claims rises, falls or remains the same.  To many state legislatures and insurance companies are looking for the quick fix rather than looking at the root cause(s).  Unless there is change, the consumer...
Posted July 24, 2007
Transparency to the Client is Paramount
Analysis of: Insurance brokers reconsider taking insurer commissions | www.marketwatch.com
Author: Michael Berman, Assistant Vice President AON Consulting & Insurance Services
Contingent commissions, if not disclosed, can result in brokerage clients not knowing how much they are paying for the services they receive from their risk brokers. A commission should be viewed as just an alternative to fee-based consulting.  In theory the amount of commissions received should...
Posted July 18, 2007
Aon, CHUBB, WILLIS, Marsh and McLennan, Travelers (AOC, TRV, CB, MMC, WSH) Miss Contingency Fees
Analysis of: Insurance brokers reconsider taking insurer commissions | www.marketwatch.com
Author: GLG Member Program Contributor
Aon, CHUBB, WILLIS, Marsh and McLennan, Travelers (AOC, TRV, CB, MMC, WSH) Miss Contingency Fees Contingency FeesLosing $1,000,000,000+ of revenue is going to affect earnings and disrupt the status quo of doing business.  The article is a good summary of who has paid the largest fines, and is...
Bilyana Savic Posted July 13, 2007
Commissions: To Take or Not To Take. The Debate Continues.....
Analysis of: Insurance brokers reconsider taking insurer commissions | www.marketwatch.com
Author: Bilyana Savic, President Insurance Insights
The controversy of contingent commissions is not a new one. This debate has caused significant changes to our views of broker payments, disclosure, ethics, and loyalty. The central question started off as being one about disclosure. Theoretically, if the client is aware then there isn't an issue. If...
Posted July 12, 2007
Who needs Building and Ordinance Law Coverage?
Analysis of: FAQ- Commercial Insurance | www.maine.gov
Author: GLG Member Program Contributor
What is this coverage? What does it do and when? How can it be purchased?
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