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Valuation of Insurance Organizations

Trends in Energy Insurance and the Impact of Falling Oil Prices

2015-05-15 | Jeff Balcombe

Jeff Balcombe looks at the effect of declining oil prices on the energy insurance industry and the value of such insurers.

Valuation of Insurance Organizations

Earn-Outs in Insurance Industry Merger and Acquisition Transactions

2015-02-01 | Jeff Balcombe

Earn-outs can benefit both buyers and sellers. Jeff Balcombe provides the details.

Valuation of Insurance Organizations

Trends in the Valuation of Agents and Brokers: 2014

2014-08-22 | Jeff Balcombe

As per capita income grows, Jeff Balcombe recommends that agents and brokers adjust premiums and markets.

Employee Hiring, Development, and Retention

Best Practices for Delegating

2014-08-01 | Mike Poskey

"Delegating" is entrusting another person with a task or responsibility. Mike Poskey discusses.

Leadership at All Levels

Inspiring Passion in the Insurance Industry

2014-08-01 | Lisa H Harrington

Even those in the industry may view insurance as "boring." Lisa Harrington describes ways to promote the industry and make it interesting.

Valuation of Insurance Organizations

The M&A Market for P&C Insurers: 2014

2014-05-01 | Jeff Balcombe

Jeff Balcombe discusses the mergers and acquisitions environment of the property and casualty insurance industry and outlines recent market trends.

Leadership at All Levels

Setting Priorities as a Time Management Tool

2014-04-01 | Lisa H Harrington

Managing your commitments in terms of deadlines and priority can make you more effective Lisa Harrington explains.

Market Practices

Looking at HOA Risks

2014-04-01 | Peter Polstein

Pete Polstein looks at home owners' association and master association entity risks.

Valuation of Insurance Organizations

Assessing Insurance Customer Relationships

2013-11-01 | Jeff Balcombe

To increase customer retention, Jeff Balcombe advises managers to develop strategies aimed at improving elements of their valuation equation.

Writing Tips for Insurance Professionals

Organizing Large Insurance Loss Reports

2013-11-01 | Gary Blake

Insurance loss reports are complex. Gary Blake provides tips to improve their readability.