Magazine

Cover Story Jan/Feb 2025

Additional specialists and resources are needed to help young people who are struggling with mental health issues.

Features

Can ICHRAs Bridge the Healthcare Political Divide?

Democratic and Republican administrations have wrestled over the terms of the Affordable Care Act. With Donald Trump back in the White House, where are we headed in 2025?

Examining Loss Estimates

Insurers and reinsurers are grappling with changing loss conditions that make initial estimates seem out of touch after a natural catastrophe.

One Management System to Rule Them All

More than three years in the making, CRM pioneer Salesforce is rolling out an AI-powered agency management solution designed specifically for insurance brokers.

Thought Leaders

Building Better Employee Resource Groups

Using the 4C Model to guide their work, ERGs can grow beyond offering “food, f...

In the always competitive, increasingly sophisticated insurance industry, brokerages must consider how to recruit the best talent, how to offer the best products at value, and how they and their rivals are using artificial intelligence to optimize workflow. Juggling these concerns can be daunting.

Brokerage Ops Building an Efficient Insurance Experience

States not Slowing This Year

While Congress struggles to pass meaningful policy on insurance, state legislatures are racing ahead on issues including PBM reform, disaster readiness, and AI oversight.

2024: The Year of the Rebound

After a strong comeback in 2024, the insurance industry, along with insurance brokerage M&A, are poised to maintain growth into 2025.

Technosavvy Quake Tech

Q&A with Eve Dartigues, Senior Underwriter, Liberty Mutual Re

Government Affairs Update The ABCs of PACs

What you need to know about the political committees that pour hundreds of millions of dollars into federal elections.

Climate Readiness Demands More Than Insurance

Resilience and preparedness for climate-related risks were spotlighted at the 2024 Annual Meetings of the International Monetary Fund and World Bank.

Vital Signs A Holistic Approach to Weight Loss and Illness

Q&A with Dr. Ryan Kane, Internal Medicine Fellow and Medical Instructor, Duke University Division of General Internal Medicine

Civil Litigation Is Still Broken

Massive lawsuits and other legal threats continue to plague defendants, with little help from politicians, but the federal tax code could offer aid.

The Trouble With Benchmarking

There’s more than one metric to consider when assessing the size of your book of business.

Clear Communication Is the Key to Success

A tip from improv theater, among other tools, can help build a work environment where everyone feels heard and ideas can flourish.

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