The Top 21 Must-Read Insurance Blogs


Insurance Blogs for Agents
There’s so much you can learn from an insurance blog. Expect breaking industry news, commentary on the current landscape of insurance, compliance issues, and even selling strategies.

#1: AMAXX Workers Comp Resource Center
 
Many insurance blogs take a generalist approach, but sometimes it’s good to drown out the noise and focus on what you really need to know. For workers compensation information, there are few better niche blogs than AMAXX Workers Comp Resource Blog. Expect to read topics about the impact of social media on workers compensation claims, cost containment, and strategies for keeping employees safe, as well as getting them back to work sooner. Even better, this insurance blog discusses recent workers comp court cases and legislation.

#2: Boston ERISA & Insurance Litigation Blog

The businesses you work with probably have a lot of questions about the ERISA law and the requirements they need to follow for compliance. Are you aware of all the legal changes and updates? The Boston ERISA & Litigation Blog is one of the most in-depth guides for insurance professionals. With regular updates, and an organized side panel for searching, this is a perfect example of a nice insurance blog.

#3: Burand’s Agency E&O

If you’re an insurance professional trying to navigate the stormy waters of errors and omissions (E&O), then you’ll find Chris Burand’s blog a shining light. This insurance blog discusses on everything from using standardized procedures to the dangers of accepting cash payments. Indispensable to most insurance pros.

One more thing: Insurance Journal sponsors 12 additional blogs geared toward industry professionals with subjects ranging from umbrella insurance to marketing to the nonprofit sector.

#4: HealthInsurance.org

The HealthInsurance.org blog offers in-depth commentary and compelling discussion on the present and future of the health care industry. While you may find many well-written and detailed insurance blogs, this one places a special focus on politics as well, especially during election seasons. Not only are major politics related to healthcare discussed, but state laws and changes as well.

#5: LexisNexis Communities Insurance Law

The insurance and legal sectors share a strong link to one another, so it always helps to get the legal perspective on insurance developments. LexisNexis, one of the most trusted names in legal information, is there to help with their Insurance Law Blog on the LexisNexis Communities Portal. On any given day, you could come here to learn about terrorism risk insurance, intellectual property versus business property claims, and much more.

#6: Managed Care Matters

With Managed Care Matters, Joe Paduda regularly serves up his insider knowledge in posts, such as “No thanks, I Don’t Want to be Impotent.” and “Innovation in Insurance – We Are Soooo Far Behind.” It’s a personalized resource for medical news for insurers, with most content varying between workers compensation, health policy and research, and even auto insurance.

#7: National Association of Insurance and Financial Advisors Blog

The NAIFA Blog stays at the cutting edge of what’s happening in Washington, and how that affects insurers and financial advisors. Articles are written by professionals, but you don’t have to be a pro to get value out of it. From industry news and demographic-specific reports to tax reform talk and consumer advocacy, you’re sure to find something to suit your interests.

#8: Pekin Insurance: Beyond the Expected Business Blog

If you’re looking for a business blog written by insurance professionals, this one’s for you. All content on Beyond the Expected Business Blog is written from a business and sales aspect, and are directly related to the insurance industry.

#9: Property and Casualty 360

Is your focus property and casualty insurance? There’s a lot to stay abreast of in this realm. You’re educating your customers on their business, home, and auto leads, while at the same time, keeping up with all legal ramifications. Property and Casualty 360 covers all topics from enterprise risk management, cyber attacks, and specialty insurance claims.


#11: Terms & Conditions Blog (Insurance Information Institute)

The Terms & Conditions Blog, powered by the Insurance Information Institute, is a wonderful starting block for information related to all types of insurance. Proprietor Claire Wilkinson (along with the other guest writers) does an excellent job of offering real meat-and-potatoes information that is accessible to the layperson and informative to professionals. In Terms & Conditions, you can expect information on natural disaster claims, transgender insurance rights, and even piracy.

#10: Post Wilds
We all face informational choices at some point. And people have been forced to navigate some pretty essential decisions without a whole lot of clarity. You’re our first priority. The guidance we suggest, info we afford, and tools we create are objective, autonomous, and straightforward.

#12: Specialty Insurance Blog

Tired of hearing nothing but “health insurance this” and “Obamacare that”? No one can blame you. There are other aspects of the insurance sector, and the Specialty Insurance Blog delves into what they are. This isn’t your typical insurance agent’s blog as it deals with topics such as crowd-funding insurance and insurance agent errors and omissions related to catastrophes.

What insurance blogs are you reading this year? Is there an insurance blog you think belongs on this list? If so, let us know in the comments!