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Construction Workers’ Compensation Claims Costs on the Rise
Workers’ compensation claim frequency is holding steady, yet there’s been an uptick in the cost per claim, particularly within the construction industry. As we look toward 2024, understanding the factors contributing to this increase is crucial for navigating the...
Powering Tomorrow: Top Solar Power Trends
Social and regulatory pressures have boosted the interest and support for renewable energy expansion in the United States. Last year, the federal government instituted the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA), committing $369 billion to climate and clean-energy investments,...
Episode 7: Flip the Cap: Navigating the Professional Lines Industry with Michael De Feo
Welcome to Flip the Cap! On the latest episode of Flip the Cap, Kathryn Smith sits down with special guest Michael De Feo, Senior Vice President of Jencap’s Professional Lines Practice. Michael explores the volatile landscape of the professional lines industry -...
Unbreakable Coverage: Why Commercial Properties Need Equipment Breakdown Insurance
Owning and managing any type of commercial property — hotel, office building, shopping mall, bakery — comes with its share of risks. One often overlooked risk is the sudden breakdown of essential equipment and machinery. A power surge, faulty circuit, loose bolt, or...
Rev Up Your Protection: Safeguard Auto Shops with Garagekeepers Coverage
The responsibilities of auto repair shops go far beyond fixing mechanical problems and performing routine maintenance. In addition to managing the day-to-day business, owners and technicians are also tasked with guarding against accidents, thefts, and unforeseen...
Most Popular Luxury Collectible Items
The global collectibles market was valued at around $372 billion in 2020, and it's expected to keep growing steadily at a rate of 7 percent from 2021 to 2028.As a subcategory of collectible items, luxury collectibles are setting record-breaking prices, and are leading...
Financial Challenges Threaten Cannabis Multistate Operators
Multistate operators (MSOs) are the heavy-hitters of the cannabis industry. These are established, well-funded players who set their sights on expanding into as many new markets and states as possible — a feat that’s not easily accomplished in the heavily regulated...
Current State of the Property Insurance Market: 2023
If you’re a retail insurance agent with a book of business in the property insurance market, you’ve no doubt had conversations with concerned clients about why their premiums are increasing and coverage is getting harder to come by. Unfortunately, this is the case...
Insuring Private Collections with Specialty Insurance
Private collections, whether they comprise rare art pieces, vintage cars, exquisite jewelry, or other unique treasures, hold immense value not only in terms of monetary worth but also in sentimental value. As insurance agents, understanding the nuances of insuring...
Claims from U.S. Climate Lawsuits Could Be on the Rise
Climate-related extreme weather events continue to be a “hot topic.” Scorching heat, unusually heavy rainfalls, raging floods, and wildfires have all left their mark on North America this summer, while the world reaches record land temperatures. Things aren’t just...
Elevating Coverage: E&S Insurance for Luxury Homes
In the insurance world, high-net-worth individuals often possess unique needs and assets that require specialized coverage. One area that stands out is Excess and Surplus (E&S) insurance, particularly when protecting multi-million-dollar homes. As the value of...
Episode 6: Behind the Wheel with Roman Atkielski
Welcome to Flip the Cap! The last mile delivery market is expected to grow by $165B between now and 2027 and almost $62B in North America alone. This trend is influenced by the growing global e-commerce market which will be more and more prevalent. The most...
The Seven Most Common Risks in Agribusiness
Agriculture is one of the most expansive and diverse industries in our nation. As such, it’s confronted by some of the most varied and complex risks. The forces of nature routinely intersect with the day-to-day realities of local and global economics and advancing...
Professional Liability Insurance: Notable Exclusions
Professional liability insurance protects business professionals and their companies against claims due to professional errors, mistakes, negligence, or omissions. Unfortunately, professional liability coverage forms aren’t always straightforward, and policy terms and...
2023 Last Mile Delivery Trends and Risks
Did you purchase one (or more!) of the 375 million items sold during Amazon’s 2023 Prime Day event? Each year, shoppers mark their calendars for Prime Day, anticipating killer savings on home goods, appliances, toys, and more, all delivered to their door within days....
Ransomware Attacks Threaten Healthcare Facilities
Last month, St. Margaret’s Health, a hospital in Spring Valley, Illinois, was forced to permanently close their doors. They attribute the closure in part to a 2021 ransomware attack. The rural hospital had been struggling to stay afloat amidst the Covid-19 pandemic...
Common Cyber Insurance Questions
We all can appreciate the conveniences of technology in our lives. That convenience along with digital interconnectedness have given rise to a multitude of cyber risks that threaten organizations of all sizes and types. The cost of these annual cyber threats in the...
Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act and Its Impact on Insurance
The Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA) marks one of the most significant physical infrastructure investments in the U.S. in more than five decades. Over the past 18 months, it has led to an increase in projects and jobs across multiple industries. As...
Are Student Interns Eligible for Workers’ Compensation Coverage?
Internships play a crucial role in bridging the gap between academic learning and real-world experience. According to the National Association of Colleges and Employers (NACE), student intern hiring is on the rise, after a COVID pandemic dip. Based on results from...
FEMA’s New Risk Rating 2.0 Sparks Flood Insurance Controversy
First introduced in 2021, Risk Rating 2.0 is a new methodology created by the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) for determining flood insurance rates. Its goal is to provide fair and transparent flood insurance pricing that reflects an individual property’s...
2023 Product Recall Report: Q1 Recalls Jump 14.2%
2022 broke historic records with the highest number of product recalls in the United States. Could 2023 be on track to beat that record? Possibly. According to Sedgwick’s 2023 Product Recall Index report, the first three months of 2023 saw the total number of product...
TRENDS & WHITE PAPERS
Is Going Green Good?
In theory, “going green” is the better option, right? But it’s not always such a clear-cut answer. Two Jencap experts address this hot topic.
VIDEO | Q3 2024 | 28 MINUTES
Chronicles of Casualty
VIDEO SERIES | Q1 2024 | 46 MINUTES
Navigating the New Frontiers of Professional Lines Insurance
CASE STUDIES | Q1 2024 | 9 MINUTES
Preparing for The Future of Cannabis Insurance
WHITE PAPER | Q2 2023 | 7 MINUTES
Your Guide to Cannabis Insurance
TRENDS | UPDATED Q2 2023 | 6 MINUTES
How Climate Change is Shifting the Insurance Industry
WHITE PAPER | Q3 2022 | 17 MINUTES
Garage Gurus: Garage Coverage Explained
TRENDS | Q2 2022 | 5 MINUTES
Riding The Waves of Change Insurance Industry Outlook
WHITE PAPER | Q1 2022 | 3 MINUTES
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