by Admin | Sep 4, 2024 | Insurance, Natural Disasters
The need for more accurate replacement cost tools has been demonstrated over and over again in the many climate-driven disasters. Surveys completed by an independent nonprofit found high levels of underinsured homes after two wildfire seasons—66% for the 2007 season...
by Admin | Aug 26, 2024 | General Information
Monday, September 2, 2024, is Labor Day. This is a federal holiday that celebrates American workers. Labor Day is celebrated on the first Monday of September each year. The U.S. Department of Labor provides the history, who may have suggested this holiday, the Labor...
by Admin | Aug 12, 2024 | Insurance
Artificial intelligence can be very useful for insurance agents and carriers. The key, per Todd Rissel, is to be practical, explore and test. There are limits to what will improve the process and create a better customer experience—and there are some tasks that need a...
by Admin | Jul 18, 2024 | Natural Disasters
The hurricane season and activity have already begun with Hurricane Beryl striking Jamaica, other Caribbean islands, Mexico’s Yucatan Peninsula and Texas. The season is expected to be an active one. Hurricane season is June 1 through November 30, although hurricanes...
by Admin | Jul 17, 2024 | Commercial
Increases in construction materials, interest and insurance rates have slowed construction activity in 2023. That has affected construction activity in 2024. Regardless whether the costs fluctuate a bit higher or lower they will not go down to pre-Covid levels. This...