Editor’s Note

Business Worries

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From costs to interruptions to climate risks and regulating AI–these are issues that owners are worried about when it comes...

Cybercrime Up Again

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It shouldn’t be surprising that the number of reported cybercrime complaints to the feds rose again. Almost daily I hear...

Workforce Wellbeing

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Rising medical costs and economic uncertainty are stressing out today’s workforce. That’s according to MetLife’s 2025 U.S. Employee Benefit Trends...

Stress and Opportunity

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The first quarter of 2025 has been a whirlwind. New presidential administration. Historic wildfires. Financial market volatility. Trade war and...

A Look at Rate Trends

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Premium renewal rates were up again in fourth-quarter 2024 but continue to trend lower for most commercial lines products. Premiums...

2025 Begins

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What a start to the new year for the insurance industry. January 1 saw two separate incidents that drew attention...

Talent, Again

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It’s no surprise to independent agencies that talent, quality talent, is hard to find. Employers of every size and industry...

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