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How Embedded Insurance Supports Real Livelihoods in the Growing On-Demand Economy

Embedded insurance is everywhere. From booking a flight or buying concert tickets to opening a bank account, insurance is now being offered to consumers at the point of need. It makes access quicker, simpler, and more appealing for people who may not have sought it out otherwise. But while embedded insurance has become a popular concept for consumers, the commercial auto insurance industry is just...

When Harassment Follows You Home: Managing EPL Risk in a Remote Work Era

The boundaries between work and home have never been blurrier. The shift to remote and hybrid environments brought flexibility, but for insurers and employers alike, it also introduced a new exposure: harassment claims in the virtual workplace. According to the most recent data from the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), harassment charges jumped 47% over the last three years, to...

Lights, Camera, Action: New Risks Emerge as Hollywood Goes Virtual, Hunts Tax Credits

Technology is playing a bigger role in entertainment than ever before. Today's film and television industry is becoming more digitized in production, in particular, with physical risks being replaced by digital risks. "We're seeing technology increasingly play a more important role in film production," said Fred Milstein, CEO of Media Guarantors, a CAC Group company. "I'm not even getting to AI te...

7 Marketing Strategies to Establish Your Workers' Compensation Expertise

Being an expert in workers' compensation has become a coveted differentiator for insurance agents and brokers. Unlike some of the more commoditized insurance lines, workers' comp demands specialized knowledge-from industry-specific classification codes and experience modification calculations to injury prevention strategies and claims advocacy. There are some concrete marketing approaches that can...

Restaurants and Their Insurance Agents Strive for Stability as Costs Continue to Rise

This year restaurants and bars continue to grapple with many of the same challenges they faced in 2024. The rising cost of labor and food, along with the ongoing struggle to recruit and retain employees, remain among the top concerns for restaurant operators nationwide. The good news: the restaurant industry is expected to reach new sales heights again in 2025, according to the National Restaurant...