Original Article: NHTSA Distracted driving has become a deadly epidemic on our roads. Cell phone use — specifically, texting, talking, and social media use — has become the most common distraction. Other risky actions include adjusting the radio or GPS, applying makeup, eating and drinking. By driving distracted, you’re robbing yourself of seconds that you may need to avoid a … Read More
Independent Agency Channel Achieved Record Organic Growth in 2023
Original Article (02/29/2024): IA Magazine The independent insurance agency and brokerage channel achieved an organic growth rate of 10.3% in 2023, according to Reagan Consulting’s “Growth & Profitability Survey,” which is the highest annual level since Reagan began its quarterly study in 2008. Reagan attributes 2023’s organic growth rate to the U.S. economy growing faster than anticipated—with real gross domestic … Read More
Insurance Considerations for Landscaping Businesses
Original Article (12/22/2022): Trusted Choice You’re passionate about turning lawns, gardens, and other outdoor spaces into works of art worthy of a magazine cover, so you’re starting your own landscaping business. It takes more than just creative visualization and a pair of hedge clippers to run a successful landscaping business. Proper planning will help to nurture your profits, along with … Read More
The 10 Most Common Workers’ Compensation Claims
Original Article (01/31/24): Trusted Choice Workplace accidents can happen anytime to any type of worker. You can do everything in your power to avoid them, but just like any life occurrence, anything can happen. Accidents happen every day, in fact, and in every industry. That’s just how it is. If you think just because your business doesn’t involve heavy machinery … Read More
U.S. P&C Underwriting Losses Hit 10-Year High of $38 Billion
Original Article (03/14/2024): IA Magazine The U.S. property & casualty industry’s underwriting loss was $38 billion in 2023, a 10-year high, according to AM Best’s latest market segment report. Factors contributing to the historic losses include catastrophes, inflation and reinsurance pricing. The industry experienced $65 billion in CAT losses in 2023. While primary perils such as floods, hurricanes and earthquakes … Read More
Florida Property Insurance Market Profitable – Barely
Original Article (03/25/24): Lisa Miller Associates RATE INCREASES CONTINUE Florida’s domestic property insurance companies show a positive net income for the first time in seven years, another carrier is scheduled to go before regulators seeking a rate increase, Citizens Property Insurance answers to Congress again, and last year’s catastrophic weather not only produced more claims but more customer dissatisfaction, too. … Read More
West Tampa Elementary – Part of the PGI Family
“We make a living by what we get, but we make a life by what we give.” -Winston Churchill Five years ago, Ed Ellsasser participated in CEOs in Schools where local CEOs teams up with a school to share tips and knowledge while engaging with the kids. Ed was paired with West Tampa Elementary School and needless to say, WTE … Read More
We Are Hiring!
PrimeGroup Insurances’ most valuable asset is the knowledge and creativity of the people who work for us. We are problem-solvers, and we love a good challenge. Our team of professionals works to provide our clients with customized solutions that are clear, concise, and tailored to their needs. PGI’s Core Values are Clients, Community, and Employees. Here are the positions we … Read More
We Are Hiring!
PrimeGroup Insurances’ most valuable asset is the knowledge and creativity of the people who work for us. We are problem-solvers, and we love a good challenge. Our team of professionals works to provide our clients with customized solutions that are clear, concise, and tailored to their needs. PGI’s Core Values are Clients, Community, and Employees. Here is the position we … Read More
Employee Highlight: Matt Jones
Meet Matt Jones, Insurance Consultant at PGI! Matt has been with PGI for 4 years and we sat down to ask him a few questions: Q: How long have you been with PGI? What originally drew you to PGI? A: I’ve been with PGI 4 years. I was drawn to PGI’s culture, leadership, and community involvement. PGI has a strong … Read More