“Will 3D printers change the world?” Recently, the New York Times offered a range of views in response to that question, including those of an economist, an engineer, and a set designer. If you’re...

Home ownership has been a long-standing dream for many Americans, but various events over the last few years have made it more problematic to buy and maintain a home. For example, more intense...

As I discussed in Part 1 of this post , several risks have emerged in the personal lines market as a result of the 2008 economic downturn. The effect on both individuals and business continues to...

The slow economy that began in 2008 has had a magnifying effect on risks in the personal lines insurance market. Although we’ve seen an upward trend in auto sales and homeowner spending in recent...