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Flip the Cap Episode 11: Decoding Catastrophe Modeling with Bruce Norris
Welcome to Flip the Cap! In this episode, Kathryn Smith delves into the intricacies of catastrophe modeling with Jencap Director and certified catastrophe modeler, Bruce Norris. With decades of experience in catastrophe analysis and technology, Bruce sheds light on...
Emerging Trends in the E&O Landscape
In life and business, mistakes are inevitable. Some are minor and easily fixed, while others are costly and — in the most extreme circumstances — business-ending. Errors and omissions (E&O) coverage, a specialized type of professional liability insurance, is...
Jencap Group Expands Into New Distribution Channel with Acquisition of Foresite Sports
New York, NY (March 5, 2024) - Jencap Group LLC (Jencap), one of the largest wholesalers in the U.S., announced today that it has acquired Foresite Sports LLC, a program manager specializing in prize contingency coverage and event insurance. Foresite Sports will...
Professional Lines Complexities for Financial Institutions
When it comes to professional lines risks and exposures, the rules of the game are ever-changing. The world of professional insurance is incredibly nuanced and complex. Business risks and coverage needs can vary dramatically, from industry to industry and from...
Shedding Light on NEM 3.0’s Impact on California Solar Market and Insurance
As the United States continues its transition toward sustainable energy, California has been at the forefront, leading the charge in adopting solar power. Net Energy Metering (NEM) has played a crucial role in incentivizing solar adoption, but the recent rollout of...
Untangling the Complex Web of Economic and Social Inflation in the Commercial Auto Sector
All industries are feeling the impacts of high inflation, and commercial auto is certainly not immune. In the American Transportation Research Institute’s (ATRI) most recent Operational Costs of Trucking report, they found that, in total, commercial auto operational...
Five Marketplace Trends Impacting the Surplus Lines Homeowners Market
2020 changed the landscape of the insurance world. The COVID-19 pandemic, domestic and global unrest, supply chain disruptions, and a litany of weather-related catastrophes took their toll on the property and casualty markets, as well as personal lines coverage....
Understanding NCCI’s Changes to the Workers’ Comp E-Mod Factor Methodology
The National Council on Compensation Insurance’s (NCCI) updated experience modification factor (e-mod) algorithm went into effect this past November. These changes — which insureds will begin to feel the impacts of in 2024 — are intended to more fairly and accurately...
Jencap Announces Strategic Leadership Appointments for Construction Wrap Up Practice
New York, February 7, 2024 – Jencap Group (Jencap) is excited to announce the appointments of Kris Bauer and Mike Yovino as leaders of the company's Wrap Up Construction Practice. This specialized practice group is one of many strategic centers of excellence that...
Workers’ Compensation Market Continues to Drop Rates
The workers’ compensation insurance market has remained relatively soft over the past few years, characterized by high capacity and rate decreases, as carriers seek to come out on top in a competitive environment. A number states are seeing drastic rate cuts this...
Jencap Experts’ 2024 Top Insurance Trends
A new year marks a new beginning, with hope, anticipation, and curiosity for what the coming months may bring. And in a dynamic industry like insurance, you never know with absolute certainty what might be just beyond the horizon. Stepping into 2024, we asked Jencap’s...
2024 Property Insurance Outlook: A Market in Transition
There’s no denying it. The property insurance marketplace is in unprecedented times — and has been for a while. Over the last few years, we’ve experienced what the industry terms a “hard market,” and there are a number of reasons for this, including a surge in natural...
Jencap HQ: Fueled by Dynamic Collaboration and Shared Success
At Jencap, working transcends the ordinary job experience – it's a dynamic collaboration that fuels success. The heartbeat of Jencap's power lies in its team, a close-knit community where every member contributes to the collective success. What sets Jencap apart is...
Flip the Cap Episode 10: From Vision to Ambition: John Jennings on the Jencap Roadmap
Tune into a special edition of Flip the Cap where Kathryn Smith sits down with John Jennings, Jencap CEO, as he shares insight into his early days in the industry and the pivotal moments that led to the creation of Jencap. In this episode, Jennings unveils the...
Three Ways Artificial Intelligence Is Shaping the Future of Insurance
In a world where technology seems to leap further and further ahead each day, artificial intelligence (AI) remains a transformative force, revolutionizing industries across the board. Insurance agents and their clients are witnessing a complex paradigm shift as...
Insurance Coverages Every Garage Operation Should Have
Running a garage or auto business involves far more than just fixing or selling vehicles. It comes with a set of unique risk exposures, and crafting an insurance package to protect against those risks isn’t a one-size-fits-all process. Whether your clients operate an...
Jencap Leaders Earn Recognition on Insurance Business America’s 2024 Hot 100 List
We are excited and proud to announce that our very own Joe Hayes, Jeff Sandy and Ashley Engl are recipients of Insurance Business America’s 2024 Hot 100 award. The 2024 recipients of IBA’s Hot 100 award represent the top insurance leaders in the U.S., featuring the...
Flip the Cap Episode 9: Rolling Out Coverage with the Cannabis Insurance Ninja
In this episode of Flip the Cap, host Kathryn Smith sits down with Erich Schutz, Jencap National Practice Leader for Cannabis, to explore macro and micro-level factors contributing to the rapid growth rate of the cannabis industry. Schutz also discusses the most...
El Niño 2023: Snowfall Shifts and Increased Property Risk
According to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration’s (NOAA) 2023-2024 winter outlook, the first El Niño we’ve seen in four years is heading our way. El Niño typically brings wetter, cooler weather to the south, while also delivering warmer, drier weather...
Effective Strategies for Managing Ice Dams
Ice dams, the thick accumulations of ice that form at the edges of roofs, are a notable winter concern for both commercial and residential properties. As insurance agents, gaining a comprehensive understanding of ice dams is key in offering well-informed advice and...
Construction Innovations Impacting Builders’ Risk Exposures
In the construction industry, staying ahead of emerging trends is crucial for builders and insurers alike. Not only can advances in construction technology reshape the way we build, they can also influence builders’ risk insurance exposures. According to a recent...
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