Global insurance trends

US News: Insurance Agent Arrested on Multiple Charges

Latest update from the California Dept of Insurance; An insurance fraud investigation by the California Department of Insurance led to the arrest yesterday of agent John Ryan, 64, of Palm Springs on multiple charges of […]

Technology

Deals: Socotra Buys Avolanta Software Company

Socotra, the partner of choice for innovative insurers, today announced the acquisition of Avolanta, a software startup offering the only unified portal purpose-built for the insurance industry. As part of the acquisition, the Avolanta team […]

Insurance claims

US Market: Catalytic Converter Theft Research by Make/Model

If you are active in the US auto insurance market, it’s worth noting which makes and models are being targeted by pro catalytic converter thieves. Carfax has done some research; Catalytic converter thefts have soared […]

Technology

WTW Updates ResQ Software Package

WTW (Willis Towers Watson, NASDAQ: WTW) has announced the launch of the newest version of its industry-leading loss reserving and financial reporting software. ResQ 5.3 introduces a number of new features including ResQ Agent Processing, a new […]

Global insurance trends

Coterie Integrates QuickBooks To Help SMEs

Coterie Insurance, the insurtech simplifying small business insurance, has announced an expanded integration with QuickBooks Insurance to further deliver fast and easy small business insurance via the QuickBooks Online platform financial management system that helps small businesses […]

Life/Health/Critical illness

What Should I do if I’m Denied Long-Term Care Insurance?

As you face your future, you likely are interested in exploring the possibility of purchasing a long-term care insurance policy. You are aware of the costs associated with requiring help for even the most basic […]

Legal

Former US Insurance Agent Faces Nine Charges

Latest update from California; Former insurance agent Marc Leigh Miles, 71, formerly of Irvine and currently residing in Eagle, Idaho, was arraigned last week on nine felony counts of grand theft, insurance fraud, and forgery […]

News

US Market: Agent Charged With ID Theft, Embezzlement etc.

The latest from the California Department of Insurance: Formerly licensed insurance agent Paul Kirton, 51, of Bozeman, Montana, has been charged with eleven felony counts including identity theft, grand theft and embezzlement after allegedly writing […]