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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...
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...
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...
Importance of Insurance for Underground Storage Tanks (USTs)
Across many industries, underground storage tanks (USTs) play a crucial role in storing everything from fuel to industrial chemicals and other hazardous substances. However, with great utility often comes great responsibility, and ensuring these tanks are adequately...
Flip the Cap Episode 8: Navigating the Workers’ Comp Maze with Jeff Sandy
Welcome to Flip the Cap! On this episode of Flip The Cap, Kathryn Smith sits down with Jeff Sandy, Jencap’s Vice President of Workers’ Compensation. With extensive experience and expertise in workers’ compensation, Jeff delves into the intricate world of insurance...
Cannabis Product Recalls Can Cripple Operators
On August 2, Missouri cannabis regulators suspended Delta Extraction’s cannabis business license, accusing them of illegally sourcing materials from an unlicensed facility. Twelve days later, over 60,000 of Delta Extraction’s products were recalled state-wide. ...
Deborah Dioguardi Receives the ACORD Women’s Insurance Advancement Award
Insurance Executive Recognized For Trailblazing Work New York, NY (October 19, 2023) – Deborah Dioguardi, Jencap National Practice Leader for Professional Lines, has been selected as an ACORD (Association for Cooperative Operations Research and Development) Women’s...
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,...
Flip the Cap 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...
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...
Flip the Cap 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...
TRENDS & WHITE PAPERS
Agent’s Guide to Professional Liability Gaps (and How to Close Them)
Professional risks are evolving faster than most coverage forms can keep up. The difference between protection and exposure often comes down to the fine print. Do you know how to read between the lines?
AGENT GUIDE | Q1 2026 | 23 MINUTES
The New Era of Workers’ Compensation: Powered by Data, Driven by Outcomes
TRENDS | Q3 2025 | 13 MINUTES
Cracking the CAT Modeling Code
TRENDS | Q1 2025 | 17 MINUTES
Is Going Green Good?
TRENDS | Q3 2024 | 3 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 | 4 MINUTES
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