Insurance industry M&A hits six-month high
A total of 665 transactions have closed in the past 12 months alone, according to new data.
Agents
How to lure young talent to benefit brokerages? Start a sustainable internship program
New workers overlook health insurance as an enticing industry; however those who intern with agencies find that they enjoy the environment, would recommend the work to friends.
Lockton acquires E3 Solutions in move to expand into the Western U.S.
To support its push, the benefits broker will leverage E3’s client base and mobile enrollment tools.
Advisers will have to step up technology efforts after AXA-Maestro merger
The French insurer’s purchase of the Chicago-based IT startup could spur brokers to align with ambitious tech and data analytics providers.
Benefits Think Still selling products? Your days are numbered
Brokers clinging to ways of doing business in the past, such as insurance spreadsheeting, are headed toward a quick retirement.
Wendy Keneipp
Q4intelligence
Ascension Insurance capitalizes on strong growth to rebrand as Relation Insurance Services
CEO Joe Tatum and President of Benefits Keri Lopez explain how the move better reflects the brokerage’s culture and commitment to clients.
