All the headlines from our Agencies Topic Page, ordered by recency.
Dec 30 2024 // The U.S. Customs and Border Protection agency said it has seized more than 20,000 counterfeit Pennsylvania vehicle inspection stickers that were shipped from Israel to an address in Philadelphia.Customs officers found the...
Dec 27 2024 // Florida’s Department of Financial Services has posted its enforcement actions for much of the last half of 2024, listing 12 insurance agents and 43 adjusters who were penalized, suspended, or had their licenses...
Dec 19 2024 // The brokerage industry is adapting to a changing landscape as macroeconomic conditions temper the tailwinds that have driven growth in recent years. High interest rates, historical valuations, and tighter access to capital...
Dec 17 2024 // This post is part of a series sponsored by Darkhorse Insurance.Imagine juggling multiple clients and endless paperwork. You face constant pressure to meet deadlines while providing excellent service. This overwhelming...
Dec 13 2024 // An Aviva business model that Indian tax officials say was used to pay agents unlawful commissions from 2017 to 2023 was rolled out internally in 2013 and approved in writing by top India executives, a confidential company...
Dec 12 2024 // Carriers are on the hunt for quality agencies to make new appointments, according to a new report, which also found that the top way they’re finding them is at industry tradeshows and events.While face-to-face...
Dec 12 2024 // BMS Group, the London-based specialist insurance and reinsurance broker, announced that it has entered into an agreement to acquire the leading insurance broker Rasher, subject to regulatory approvals.The Rasher business...
Dec 12 2024 // This post is part of a series sponsored by Darkhorse Insurance.When you start an insurance agency, it’s an exciting venture! But, it requires careful planning and strategy. Putting together a detailed insurance...
Dec 10 2024 // Specialist Risk Group (SRG), the London-based insurance intermediary backed by Warburg Pincus and Temasek, announced the acquisition of specialist insurance broker, R3.R3 is SRG’s 11th acquisition in 2024, following...
Dec 6 2024 // The U.S. Department of Labor reports it has obtained a consent judgment recovering more than $2.4 million in back wages and liquidated damages from Massachusetts and Pennsylvania healthcare staffing agencies that denied...
Dec 4 2024 // Verlingue, the Quimper, France-based insurance broker and subsidiary of the Adelaïde Group, announced it has acquired ProConseils Solutions, a major player in the insurance brokerage market in French-speaking...
Dec 4 2024 // Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg, Jr. announced the indictment of officers of Inter-Insurance Agency Services Ltd. and the firm for their roles in an eight-year scheme in which they allegedly provided more than $250...
Dec 4 2024 // The Federal Trade Commission said it has issued an order prohibiting data brokers Mobilewalla and Gravy Analytics from selling consumer data without consent—including location information related to visits to healthcare...
Dec 3 2024 // Arthur J. Gallagher & Co., the Rolling Meadows, Illinois-headquartered insurance brokerage, risk management and consulting services firm, announced the acquisition of a Canadian and Australian insurance brokerages.In...
Nov 21 2024 // A Miami insurance agent has pleaded guilty to defrauding a Georgia credit union by obtaining loans for condominium associations’ premium financing then using the $6 million for personal gain.Heleonel Gonzalez, known...
Nov 21 2024 // Elon Musk and Vivek Ramaswamy said the government efficiency panel that President-elect Donald Trump has named them to lead will follow recent U.S. Supreme Court rulings that they say can be used to take power away from...
Nov 21 2024 // Arthur J. Gallagher & Co. announced the acquisition of Santiago, Chile-based THB Chile.Terms of the transaction were not disclosed. THB Chile is a retail insurance broker providing property/casualty, life and health...
Nov 21 2024 // The 22 acquirers that make up the Sica Fletcher Index were involved in 142 agent-broker deals in the third quarter to match the amount of deal from the same quarter last year.Members completed 385 acquisitions for the year...
Nov 21 2024 // This post is part of a series sponsored by Darkhorse Insurance.Ever wonder how some insurance agents seem to glide through potential pitfalls without breaking a sweat? It’s not just about luck; it’s about...
Nov 21 2024 // This post is part of a series sponsored by Selectsys.In the competitive insurance industry, Wholesalers, MGAs, and Brokers are always seeking ways to streamline operations, integrate new technology with legacy systems, and...