Young insurance professionals want their older managers to wrap their heads around a few concepts when it comes to working with young people: flexible work environments, mentoring and being open-minded.

A talent shortage, diversity initiatives and the disconnect between education and practical skills are predicted to have a large impact on the industry.

Six named storms are currently active in the Atlantic and Eastern Pacific basins, which appears to have tied a record number of combined storms at once in those two areas.

Insurance providers who are paying for consultants to help change claims processes may be missing a piece of the puzzle.

Arizona’s Department of Insurance (AZDOI) has sent an email to all insurers operating in the state which warns them of an ongoing phishing scam.

As we continue to face a national opioid crisis, insurance adjusters need to keep their safety top of mind during the inspection of a drug-related claim.

As the chief claims officer for Wawanesa Mutual Insurance Company, Erin Fischer hears one question all the time. “The Number 1 question I get is: Do you need to hire claims people who are technical experts?’” Fischer said Wednesday.

We may be approaching a crisis-level talent gap. Why? Perhaps because so few young people have had a positive introduction to the industry.

Most state workers’ compensation laws, or cases construing them, allow the employer and its carrier to waive its right to subrogate against a third party that caused or contributed to an employee’s injury. The purpose of a subrogation waiver is not well understood and is a subject of some confusion in the marketplace.

Joining dozens of CEOs of America’s biggest businesses, these insurance industry leaders acknowledged they are beholden to their communities more than their shareholders.

Great Insurance Jobs’ Cofounder Roger Lear is here to help you overcome obstacles to your career and job search. This month, he offers advice on how to overcome perpetual second-place finishes.

Claims handling can be a particularly emotional time. Displaying emotional intelligence, or being able to "read the room," is an important trait to possess in insurance.

The cannabis market in the United States is growing like a weed, and for good reason. Thirty-three states have already legalized cannabis to some degree, and federal legalization of both medical and adult-use cannabis is expected to create $86 billion in additional tax revenue, according to a report from New Frontier Data.

The phrase “gradually, then suddenly” comes from Ernest Hemingway’s 1926 novel “The Sun Also Rises,” when Mike Campbell is asked how he went bankrupt. “Two ways,” he answers. “Gradually, then suddenly.”

“Stay out of your comfort zone. That’s where the magic happens.” - That’s the golden nugget that Rebekah Ratliff swears by, and you might as well call her a magician for all she’s been able to achieve in her 28-year insurance career.