In April 2018, CoreLogic published a report that examined the findings of the U.S. Geological Survey’s (USGS) HayWired Scenario and uncovered some startling findings about how underinsured the …
Read More5 Reasons Autonomous Cars Won’t Be Available Anytime Soon
In the world of autonomous vehicles, Pittsburgh and Silicon Valley are bustling hubs of development and testing. But ask those involved in self-driving vehicles when they might actually …
Read MoreSkip the Frog Protection and Offer Identity Theft
A few years ago, Discover ran a humorous TV commercial about its fraud protection service in which a customer is seeking “frog” protection. We had a good chuckle …
Read MoreStates Treat Electric Scooters as Bikes Even as Injuries Appear to Rise
Kentucky state Rep. Ken Upchurch says he doubts he will ever see an electric scooter in his rural district on the state’s southern border, but he was happy …
Read MoreNot Your Father’s Auto Risks
Over the past decade or so, several so-called disruptive forces have affected the personal auto insurance market. Among them: telematics and usage-based insurance products, which ushered in new …
Read MoreLeading by Example: 3 Real-Life Perpetuation Stories
Ryan Smith grew up in an insurance family, but it wasn’t until college that he developed an interest in joining Smith & Sons Insurance Agency, Inc.
“After coming …
Read MoreDreaming of Selling Your Agency? Here’s How to Avoid Costly Mistakes
“I’m being bought out!”
“We’re merging with an agency five times our size that will take our revenue to a whole new level!”
While expressions of excitement like …
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