Insurance
Health, life, supplemental, maritime, worker’s comp, liability, and property insurance… we cover it all and more. Changes in insurance policies have a huge effect on any business so we keep our readers up to date on business trends and government initiatives that impact insurance companies and their clients.
Latest Insurance News
Workers’ Comp Costs Drop in 2022
From $3.51 per $100 of payroll in 2012, the highest of any state, Alaska is closer to the national median for workers’ comp costs at $1.95 per $100 of payroll.
Anchorage Financial Planner Named Top Financial Security Professional
Yoshi Ogawa from the Alaska General Office of New York Life is listed by Forbes among its Top Financial Security Professionals Best-in-State for 2022.
Parker, Smith & Feek Acquired by IMA Financial
IMA Financial Group, a North American insurance brokerage firm specializing in risk management, insurance, wholesale brokerage, and wealth management, has acquired Washington-based Parker, Smith & Feek to expand its brokerage services in the Pacific Northwest, Alaska and Hawaii.
Small Businesses Can Lower Healthcare Spend with Association Health Plans
SPONSORED BY PARKER, SMITH & FEEK: There are exciting new health insurance options for small businesses in Alaska being offered through group association plans that allow smaller companies to access health insurance savings.
Randall Moss Insurance Earns Recognition from Safeco Insurance for Excellent Performance
About 200 agencies that sell Safeco Insurance in the United States earn the President’s Award each year, which celebrates their success with Safeco.
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Making History
The track of oil and gas development in Alaska shows the footprints of bold companies and hard-working individuals who shaped the industry in the past and continue to innovate today. The May 2024 issue of Alaska Business explores that history while looking forward to new product development, the energy transition for the fishing fleet, and the ethics of AI tools in business.