In this blog category, you will find blog posts related to the insurance industry.
Navigating the complexities of insurance collections, Brown & Joseph has identified a trend — carriers are experiencing a lot of issues working with third-party collection agencies. Instead of acting as an extension of their business, these third-party agencies are causing more of a headache for insurance carriers, which is leaving Read more…
Itasca, IL – Brown & Joseph is pleased to announce that Scott Stratton has joined the organization as Executive Vice President of Sales. He has over 30 years of leadership experience working with and for healthcare insurance payers and hospital systems. Utilizing his in-depth knowledge of the industry, Stratton excels Read more…
Although the number of Americans with health insurance is at a record high, hospitals are struggling with growing amounts of bad medical debt. Sage Growth Partners, a healthcare business consultant agency, conducted a survey of 100 hospital executives and found that 59% blamed insurance reform for high levels of bad medical Read more…
Attending conferences and symposiums is a great way to meet other professionals in your industry and develop your professional skillset. Many insurance industry events offer training workshops, networking opportunities and keynote speakers to help professionals keep up with the ever-evolving industry. Don’t miss out on all these networking and educational insurance Read more…
As we look at the New Year, it’s important that we not only focus on those positive things we’re going to do with this new beginning but also remember which decisions led us to undesirable results in the first place. Ordering the same fast food and expecting a different waistline Read more…
There are 2.5 billion millennials in the world today and by 2025 they’ll make up 75% of the global workforce. Last month I wrote about a shortage of millennials in the insurance industry and what some companies are doing to combat it. As Gallup pointed out, “insurance executives who neglect to take steps to Read more…
As driverless cars like Waymo and Tesla and the concept of ride sharing gain more popularity, so do growing concerns about safety and car insurance. Most consumers say they’re not ready to get into an autonomous car due to safety concerns like technology failure. In fact, according to a new Read more…
Don’t miss out on the top November 2018 insurance networking and educational events happening around the U.S. 2018 PLUS Conference When: November 7-9, 2018 Where: San Diego, CA The PLUS Conference is a destination event for professional liability insurance professionals, and this year’s event is shaping up to be Read more…
Don’t miss out on the top October 2018 insurance events happening around the U.S. IAIABC 104th Convention When: Oct. 1-4. 2018 Where: Williamsburg, VA The IAIABC Convention addresses the current policy, regulatory, and administrative challenges and opportunities affecting workers’ compensation around the world through a combination of presentations, discussion Read more…
For over three decades, prominent climate scientists have attempted to warn the public of the dangers of climate change. In simple terms, climate change can be defined as the warming of the Earth’s climate system, including its atmosphere, oceans and land surfaces. Most scientists agree that the main cause of Read more…