June 19, 2017 / by KMRD Partners / Blog, From Kevin's Desk, Inside View / 0 comments
Disruptive technology is poised to shake up our industry. Following tectonic plate shifts in publishing, finance, investing, telecommunications, recorded music, information technology, retail, and even ride hailing services, insurance has been added to the queue. Disruption can be unsettling. While a brave few welcome new challenges and ways of doing things, the great many prefer […]
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15 Construction Insurance Considerations to Help Manage Contractor Risk
August 22, 2017 / by KMRD Partners / Blog, From Bob Dietzel's Desk / 0 comments
Contractors should expect much more from their insurance brokers than to simply negotiate pricing and terms and conditions for their construction insurance programs. Safety, claims management, contractual risk transfer support, bid and accrual support, loss sensitive adjustment forecasting, construction defect allegation strategies and more are all important elements of a successful risk management program. Unfortunately, brokers […]
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6 Critical Insurance Provisions in Commercial Leases
July 17, 2017 / by KMRD Partners / Blog, From Bob Dietzel's Desk / 0 comments
Make sure to allow your insurance professional to review the insurance provisions in commercial leases prior to signing the documents. Why? Because the insurance-related risks are not always obvious and might result in a costly uninsured surprise. Commercial lease agreements can be complex and time consuming to negotiate. Business owners often fail to consult with their P&C […]
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The Benefits of Followership
July 10, 2017 / by KMRD Partners / Blog, Inside View / 0 comments
As we celebrate the Memorial Day and Independence Day holidays, it is appropriate to reflect on the qualities necessary to be a good leader. The legacies of some of America’s renowned generals appear to be a good place to start. Leaders get all the credit. Nearly 100,000 soldiers and sailors followed Alexander the Great during […]
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The Promise of Insurtech
June 19, 2017 / by KMRD Partners / Blog, From Kevin's Desk, Inside View / 0 comments
Disruptive technology is poised to shake up our industry. Following tectonic plate shifts in publishing, finance, investing, telecommunications, recorded music, information technology, retail, and even ride hailing services, insurance has been added to the queue. Disruption can be unsettling. While a brave few welcome new challenges and ways of doing things, the great many prefer […]
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10 Situations When You Need Pollution Liability Insurance
June 14, 2017 / by KMRD Partners / From Brian's Desk, Insurance Coverage / 0 comments
Oil and chemical companies understand the need for pollution liability insurance coverage. But they aren’t the only ones with potential exposure to pollution-related incidents. In fact, many other types of companies have uninsured pollution exposures. And it’s possible there are literally thousands of companies exposed and unaware of the financial risk they currently face. We can’t know for sure […]
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The Power of Good Press
May 30, 2017 / by KMRD Partners / From Kevin's Desk, Inside View / 0 comments
Which industry is responsible for the following? Steps in to help put people’s lives back together again following floods, tornadoes, hurricanes and fire. Provides the means with which businesses can replace ruined property and equipment following a calamitous event. Employs approximately 2,500,000 workers in the United States, which is more than six times the membership […]
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What Can the BattleField Teach Us About Leadership?
May 26, 2017 / by KMRD Partners / From Kevin's Desk, In the News, Inside View / 0 comments
As we celebrate the Memorial Day and Independence Day holidays, it is appropriate to reflect on the qualities necessary to be a good leader. The legacies of some of America’s renowned generals appear to be a good place to start. When George McClellan graduated from the United States Military Academy at West Point in 1846, […]
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How to Build a Productive Insurance Underwriter/Broker Relationship
May 19, 2017 / by KMRD Partners / From Keith's Desk, Inside View / 0 comments
When I consider friends and family who have been blessed with happy partnerships, I realize there are many roads to establishing a successful relationship. Yet, I also recognize there are a number of common factors which exist throughout the process. The same, I believe, can be said for the underwriter/broker relationship. While there are many […]
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How the Right Small Business HR Solutions Keep You Safe
May 5, 2017 / by KMRD Partners / From Bob Lickfeld's Desk, HR Compliance Digest, Human Capital & Benefits Solutions, Inside View / 0 comments
Gone are the days of instant success merely because you are a skilled craftsman. Today’s business owners need the right small business HR solutions and people to manage these challenges. In my role as an insurance broker, I have the pleasure of speaking with hundreds of small business owners every year. Some of these people […]
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Risk Perspectives: Where are the Thought Leaders in the Risk Insurance Industry?
April 25, 2017 / by KMRD Partners / From Kevin's Desk, Inside View / 0 comments
Risk insurance industry representatives are rarely asked to weigh in on the pressing issue of the day. Within our culture, thought leadership and the risk insurance industry are rarely intertwined – and I think I know why. Thought leaders in the risk insurance industry are sought out for their opinions and ideas. We are experts […]
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