Agents and brokers are intermediaries that facilitate the purchase of risk transfer products, including insurance and reinsurance. Independent insurance agents are self-employed and represent several insurance companies, exclusive or captive agents represent insurance companies called direct writers. Brokers are market specialists who represent insurance or reinsurance buyers in developing and executing risk transfer transactions with underwriting companies. WRIN brings the latest news and information from the industry’s intermediaries.

BIBA CEO Steve White tells conference attendees to “stand up to the regulator” Watch more
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Dr. Tim Doggett from AIR Worldwide says $2-6.5 billion in insured property values at risk due to Oklahoma tornado, as storm season gets off to a late, but deadly start. Watch more
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Innovations in Insurance - Vincent Tizzio, President and CEO of Navigators Management Company, Inc., on the process of innovation in insurance Watch more
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EIF 2013: Gay Mitchell, Member of the European Parliament, on Ireland’s position in the EU, the EU Presidency and the future Watch more
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Reactions editor Michael Loney reflects on recent roundtable and developments in CAT modeling Watch more
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WRIN.tv Week in Review: May 13-17, 2013 Watch more
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EIF 2013: Dr. Martin Mullins from the University of Limerick discusses nanotechnology a $1 trillion industry, and it’s potential for the insurance industry Watch more
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In part two of our Media Brief, WRIN.tv welcomes the editors and reporters from publications covering the risk and insurance market. Watch more
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EIF 2013: Richard Tulloch from Deloitte on the benefits of open source data Watch more
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EIF 2013: In Part 1, Guenter Droese, Chairman of the European Captive Insurance and Reinsurance Owners Association on competition among captives and domiciles Watch more
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EIF 2013: In Part 2 Guenter Droese, Chairman of ECIROA discusses the trends affecting European reinsurers Watch more
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EIF 2013: Zurich CRO Clive Kelly and the evolving role of Chief Risk Officer Watch more
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EIF 2013: Garvan O’Neill from PwC on the status of Solvency II and the next steps in the implementation process Watch more
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Constantin Beier, CEO of Aon's Centre for Innovation & Analytics, on how technology has changed risk management and what's on the horizon for analytics Watch more
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EIF 2013: DIMA CEO Sarah Goddard reviews the health of the insurance industry in Ireland Watch more
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EIF 2013: Thomas Moran from Eaton Corporation explains why the company reincorporated in Ireland Watch more
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WRIN.tv Week in Review May 6 - 10 Watch more
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EIF 2013: Alterra CEO Marty Becker discusses major issues facing the insurance industry and the company's acquisition by Markel Watch more
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Super Bowl Risk: What happens if the Super Bowl is suddenly cancelled? Watch more
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Barry Zalma on Auto Theft and Burn Fraud Watch more
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A.M. Best looks at 2012 results and 2013 strategies for London market companies Watch more
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EIF 2013: Sarah Goddard, CEO of DIMA, on the goals and agenda for the 2013 European Insurance Forum Watch more
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Innovations in Insurance - Vincent Tizzio, President and CEO of Navigators Management Company, Inc., discusses emerging risks, and the evolution of cyber exposures Watch more
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XL to offer Shariah compliant Property insurance to large and middle market clients outside the U.S. and Canada Watch more
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New Florida bill reduces state’s exposure to hurricane losses; opens competition to private insurers Watch more
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Noted legal analyst Royal Oakes discusses Unfair Business Practices Watch more
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Week in Review - April 29 – May 3, 2013 Watch more
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RIMS 2013 Review: Terrorism Coverage a major concern and topic of discussion at RIMS Watch more
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Barry Zalma discusses the challenges insurers face when they suspect “Arson for Profit" Watch more
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Innovations in Insurance - Vincent Tizzio, President and CEO of Navigators Management Company, Inc., on the importance of innovation Watch more
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RIMS 2013 Review: Cyber Risk one of the major topics of discussion at RIMS this year Watch more
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RIMS 2013: Hank Watkins from Lloyd's North America on major issues on Risk Managers minds Watch more
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RIMS 2013: An update from Fay Okamoto from the Hawaii Captive Insurance Council Watch more
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RIMS 2013: Jerry Yoshida from Char, Hamilton, Yoshida, Shimomoto on the captive industry and pending legislation Watch more
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RIMS 2013: Joseph Boren from Ironshore on how regulations form markets for environmental insurance Watch more
Comments(0) 30 Apr 2013

A.M. Best looks at 2012 results and 2013 strategies for London market companies Watch more
09 May 2013

XL to offer Shariah compliant Property insurance to large and middle market clients outside the U.S. and Canada Watch more
08 May 2013

EIF 2013: Alterra CEO Marty Becker discusses major issues facing the insurance industry and the company's acquisition by Markel Watch more
12 May 2013

Dr. Tim Doggett from AIR Worldwide says $2-6.5 billion in insured property values at risk due to Oklahoma tornado, as storm season gets off to a late, but deadly start. Watch more
22 May 2013

WRIN.tv Week in Review: May 13-17, 2013 Watch more
19 May 2013

EIF 2013: Gay Mitchell, Member of the European Parliament, on Ireland’s position in the EU, the EU Presidency and the future Watch more
20 May 2013

Innovations in Insurance - Vincent Tizzio, President and CEO of Navigators Management Company, Inc., discusses emerging risks, and the evolution of cyber exposures Watch more
08 May 2013

Constantin Beier, CEO of Aon's Centre for Innovation & Analytics, on how technology has changed risk management and what's on the horizon for analytics Watch more
14 May 2013

EIF 2013: Dr. Martin Mullins from the University of Limerick discusses nanotechnology a $1 trillion industry, and it’s potential for the insurance industry Watch more
17 May 2013

EIF 2013: Sarah Goddard, CEO of DIMA, on the goals and agenda for the 2013 European Insurance Forum Watch more
09 May 2013

In part two of our Media Brief, WRIN.tv welcomes the editors and reporters from publications covering the risk and insurance market. Watch more
16 May 2013

EIF 2013: Garvan O’Neill from PwC on the status of Solvency II and the next steps in the implementation process Watch more
14 May 2013

Innovations in Insurance - Vincent Tizzio, President and CEO of Navigators Management Company, Inc., on the process of innovation in insurance Watch more
21 May 2013

BIBA CEO Steve White tells conference attendees to “stand up to the regulator” Watch more
23 May 2013

EIF 2013: Zurich CRO Clive Kelly and the evolving role of Chief Risk Officer Watch more
14 May 2013

EIF 2013: Thomas Moran from Eaton Corporation explains why the company reincorporated in Ireland Watch more
13 May 2013

EIF 2013: In Part 1, Guenter Droese, Chairman of the European Captive Insurance and Reinsurance Owners Association on competition among captives and domiciles Watch more
15 May 2013

EIF 2013: DIMA CEO Sarah Goddard reviews the health of the insurance industry in Ireland Watch more
13 May 2013

Super Bowl Risk: What happens if the Super Bowl is suddenly cancelled? Watch more
10 May 2013

Reactions editor Michael Loney reflects on recent roundtable and developments in CAT modeling Watch more
20 May 2013

EIF 2013: Richard Tulloch from Deloitte on the benefits of open source data Watch more
16 May 2013

EIF 2013: In Part 2 Guenter Droese, Chairman of ECIROA discusses the trends affecting European reinsurers Watch more
15 May 2013

Barry Zalma on Auto Theft and Burn Fraud Watch more
09 May 2013



