May 21, 2018
Insurance Journal East Magazine
Insurance Journal East Magazine
Internet of Things: Telematics, Wearables and More; Markets: Cyber & Security
In this Issue
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FeaturesPennsylvania Governor Wolf Vetoes Workers’ Compensation Drug Formulary Bill
Pennsylvania Governor Tom Wolf has vetoed Senate Bill 936, which... -
FeaturesDelaware DOI Working With FEMA to Fine-Tune Disaster Response
The Delaware Department of Insurance (DOI) has worked with the... -
FeaturesN.J. Manufacturer Faces More Than $435K in Penalties for Workplace Safety Failures
New Jersey plastics manufacturer Douglas Stephen Plastics Inc. has... -
FeaturesN.J. Roofing Contractor Cited for Safety Hazards, Could Face $221K in Fines
The U.S. Department of Labor's Occupational Safety and Health... -
FeaturesPennsylvania Reminds Drivers, Insurance Producers How to Switch Auto Coverage
Pennsylvania Insurance Commissioner Jessica Altman is encouraging... -
FeaturesN.Y. Updates Insurance Company Disaster Response, Recovery Plan Requirements
The New York Department of Financial Services (DFS) has issued... -
People & PlacesPeople
Woodruff Sawyer has expanded its New England office's leadership...
National Coverage
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Cover StoriesInsurers’ Worst Fear: Cyber Hurricane or Silent Cyber?
Insurers in the cyber insurance segment have enjoyed exponential... -
Editor's NoteFew Employers Take New Actions to Curb Sexual Harassment
Despite the recent spotlight on workplace sexual harassment issues,... -
Idea ExchangeDebunking the 3 Cyber Risk Myths for Small and Medium-Sized Businesses
Cyber losses at large companies make the headlines. Hacks at Target,... -
Idea ExchangeWhy It’s Important to Find the Agency’s ‘Why’
A new book, "Start with Why" by Simon Sinek covered this topic and... -
Closing QuoteBlockchain Technology Presents Privacy Concerns for Insurers
In exploring the use of blockchain technology, the insurance industry... -
FeaturesMid-to-Large Sized Agencies Show Strong Organic Growth in 2018: Reagan Consulting All Lines of Revenue Surpass Expectations; Outlook Remains Optimistic
Insurance agencies and brokerage firms recorded the second... -
Idea Exchange7 Questions to Consider When Selling Flood Insurance
Any agent who has used the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) in... -
FeaturesU.S. Cyber Market Is $2 Billion, Growing Fast, Profitable: Fitch
Cyber insurance coverage continues to be one of the fastest growing... -
FeaturesRisk Management Not Keeping Pace with Technology Trends: Marsh-RIMS Report
Emerging technologies continue to rapidly change the way businesses... -
FeaturesChannel Harvest Survey: Where Do Carriers Fall Short of Agent Expectations?
There appears to be a misalignment between carrier performance and... -
FeaturesData Privacy Risks as Digital Identity Moves to Biometrics, Blockchain
A retail store's ability to authenticate customers by scanning their... -
FeaturesIndustry View on Artificial Intelligence and Future Work
Insurers can seize major growth opportunities by redesigning work,... -
FeaturesNear National P/C Carriers Identified for 2018
This year marks the 12th year of the Demotech Company Classification... -
Business MovesBusiness Moves
Alliant Insurance Services, Crystal & Company Alliant Insurance... -
New MarketsNew Markets
Garage Market Detail: Atlas General Insurance Services (atlas.us.com)... -
DeclarationsDeclarations
Insurance Commissioner Obscurity "Without being too cynical, voters...
