[3] Meyer Shields interview, April 2, 2025. (Shields interview) [4] Arthur J. Gallagher & Co., “Arthur J. Gallagher & Co. Acquires Imbs Holdings Inc.,” last modified April 10, 2025, https://investor.ajg.com/news/news-details/2025/Arthur-J–Gallagher–Co–Acquires-Imbs-Holdings-Inc-/default.aspx.:contentReference[oaicite:1]{index=1} [5] SeekingAlpha, “Arthur J. Gallagher & Co. (AJG) Q4 2024 Earnings Call Transcript,” accessed April 10, 2025, https://seekingalpha.com/article/4753684-arthur-j-gallagher-and-co-ajg-q4-2024-earnings-call-transcript. (Q4…
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Not an ‘Ugly’ 4-Letter Word
This post is part of a series sponsored by Old Republic Surety. Surety bonds have garnered an unfortunate reputation of being “ugly” or “uncomfortable” for independent insurance agents for many reasons. Unlike a traditional insurance contract, which is a two-party agreement between an insurance provider and a policyholder, a surety…
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Triple-I Blog | Louisiana Senator Seeks Resumption of Resilience Investment Program
By Lewis Nibbelin, Contributing Writer, Triple-I Louisiana Sen. Bill Cassidy recently took to the Senate floor to call for restoration of FEMA’s Building Resilient Infrastructure and Communities (BRIC) program, whose elimination the agency announced on April 4. Established by Congress through the Disaster Recovery Reform Act of 2018, the BRIC program…
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Inflation effects & law firm financial management
In recent years, inflation has put extensive pressure on the legal industry. According to our 2024 Legal Risk Index Report, 50% of attorneys now cite inflation as the biggest danger to their firm’s bottom line. And they’re not wrong. From rising overheads to mounting pressure on pricing, firms are feeling…
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Triple-I Blog | Weather Balloons’ Rolein Readiness, Resilience
The National Weather Service (NWS) – part of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) – recently announced that it was reducing the number of weather balloons it launches across the country, citing staffing shortages at 11 NWS locations. The launch cuts followed NOAA’s announcement of hundreds of layoffs or…
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How an Upgrade to Producer Onboarding Can Fuel Carrier Growth: A Life Insurer’s Perspective
This post is part of a series sponsored by AgentSync. GPM Life fuels its growth with the ability to onboard more producers faster with AgentSync Executive Summary: With the demand for life insurance and annuities products growing constantly, GPM Life wanted to meet consumer demand by getting agents ready to…
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Enhancing Efficiency with Expert Insured
This post is part of a series sponsored by Expert Insured. In today’s highly competitive insurance market, MGAs and wholesalers require more than just basic management tools. They need intelligent, scalable solutions that streamline operations, enhance accuracy, and enable fast, data-driven decisions. Expert Insured, a platform evolved over 15 years,…
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Top Workers’ Compensation Insurance Companies in California | 5-Star Workers’ Compensation Californi
Jump to winners | Jump to methodology Providing for Golden State employees The bar for Californian workplace safety is high and only getting higher. That’s in part due to the Division of Occupational Safety and Health of the California Department of Industrial Relations (Cal/OSHA) proactively setting the tone, often exceeding federal…
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Navigating Change in the Excess & Surplus Contract Binding Market
This post is part of a series sponsored by IAT Insurance Group. In the latest episode of What’s Brewing, Ben McDonald, Vice President of Underwriting for IAT’s Excess & Surplus Contract Binding Division, and Claire Rinker, Senior Underwriter, discuss the current state of the market, industry trends, and how underwriting…
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Insurance Brokerage Competitive Analysis: Arthur J. Gallagher & Co.
[3] Meyer Shields interview, April 2, 2025. (Shields interview) [4] Arthur J. Gallagher & Co., “Arthur J. Gallagher & Co. Acquires Imbs Holdings Inc.,” last modified April 10, 2025, https://investor.ajg.com/news/news-details/2025/Arthur-J–Gallagher–Co–Acquires-Imbs-Holdings-Inc-/default.aspx.:contentReference[oaicite:1]{index=1} [5] SeekingAlpha, “Arthur J. Gallagher & Co. (AJG) Q4 2024 Earnings Call Transcript,” accessed April 10, 2025, https://seekingalpha.com/article/4753684-arthur-j-gallagher-and-co-ajg-q4-2024-earnings-call-transcript. (Q4…