Strong Tower's Burkett: Insurance Can Help Protect Religious Beliefs

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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.

 

Hilb CEO: London Market Opening Up to Smaller Placements

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.

 

Brit's Mudd: Lloyd's Aims to Streamline Coverholder Audits

Jonathan Mudd, divisional director, Brit Global Specialty, said Lloyd's is attempting to consolidate audits to lessen the burden on coverholders working with multiple syndicates.

 

NewCastle's Foster: Weak Organic Growth Drives Broker M&A

Calvin Foster, managing director, NewCastle Risk Management Consulting, said larger brokerages must continue to pursue acquisitions or experience a growth slowdown, which would risk disappointing shareholders.

 

Siegel's Shaw: Foster Care, Social Services Need Specialized Markets

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.

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