Coverage of the Cover Holders and Risk Takers-Exchange Conferences
Robert Hilb, CEO, Hilb Group, said the London market formerly was dominated by large brokers and companies but is growing more hospitable to smaller specialized placements.
Earl Burkett, president, Strong Tower Insurance, hopes to create insurance coverage for those who must defend themselves in court because their religious beliefs contradict laws or regulations.
Sheila Shaw, senior vice president, Irwin Siegel Agency, said medical clinics, behavioral health and a host of other services are hard to place in standard markets, which means looking further afield for coverage.
Glenn Clark, president, Rockwood Programs, and founder, CHART-Exchange, said meaningful insurance agency growth comes from new risk products and programs, not simply from agencies buying one another.
Bill Fahy, president, Alliance Program Services, said smaller independent insurance agents should expand their product offerings in order to offset tightening commissions for auto business.
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