A View From The Press Box

Agents and brokers! Can’t live with them, can’t live without them! That sums up the reaction of at least one carrier to the news that producers think insurers can do a better job communicating and partnering with them, as well as delivering on their obligations in terms of policies and claims.

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In an earlier post, I noted my discomfort in merely reporting that insurers had little-to-no exposure in earthquake-ravaged Haiti, asking for examples of industry players helping to raise rescue, relief and recovery funds. While not up to the level of Hollywood stars pledging $1 million or more out of their own pockets, the industry has begun to respond to the humanitarian crisis on the island. Read the rest of this entry »

How ironic is it that the individual elected to replace Ted Kennedy in the U.S. Senate will provide the 41st vote to prevent Congress from completing action on Sen. Kennedy’s dream of comprehensive health care reform? What will the demoralized Democrats do now? Read the rest of this entry »

While it’s our job as news reporters to feed our readership what they need to know and what interests them most, I couldn’t help but feel a little uncomfortable reporting all the “good” news that carriers need not lose any sleep over insured losses in Haiti, where thousands have lost their lives and many more lost their homes and businesses in this week’s devastating earthquake. Read the rest of this entry »