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Jencap Better Together: MJ Kelly Rebrands in August!
In light of the substantial growth of the national Jencap distribution platform, Jencap will be consolidating some of its operating entities in 2021 and rebranding them to bear the Jencap name. These steps are being taken with the goal of operating on an even more...
Meet Underwriter: Alison Henry
Alison Henry, Property/Casualty Underwriter Q: What brought you to MJ Kelly? A: Having worked on the retail side as a CSR, the agent I assisted was contracted with MJ Kelly for the commercial needs of our clients. Q: What do you like most about your work? A: All...
Meet Underwriter: Tracy Fisher
Tracy Fisher, Vice President of Transportation Underwriting What brought you to MJ Kelly? A former co-worker and good friend of mine recommended me for a job at MJ Kelly. At that time, I was self-employed and I did some part time contract work for MJ Kelly...
Meet Underwriter: Jacob Stewart
Jacob Stewart, P&C Underwriter
The Top 7 Construction Trends of 2021
In 2020, the pandemic changed how everyone did business, especially the construction industry. Looking at 2021, businesses will continue to evolve due to the COVID-19 fallout. In addition, the construction industry is also being impacted by the rise of new technology,...
Meet Louisiana Transportation Renewal Underwriter, Tracy Price
Tracy Price, Renewal Underwriter What brought you to MJ Kelly? I started in the insurance industry in 2007 at an MGA and was with them until 2016. In 2017, I went to the retail side and was there until the beginning of this year. I missed working on the carrier side...
Winter Storm Uri – What Losses Are Covered?
After Winter Storm Uri ripped through the Southern U.S., it left hundreds of thousands of insurance claims in its wake. Total insurance losses across New Mexico, Texas, Oklahoma, Louisiana, Mississippi, and Arkansas are expected to total around $18 billion. ...
5 Reasons Pollution and Environmental Claims Are Rising
Increasing natural disasters and folk hero icons like Greta Thunberg have recently made climate change a major topic in the media. Also increasing over the last few years are environmental insurance claims, while capacity is shrinking at the same time (Willis Towers...
Meet Underwriter: Nancy Lefler
Nancy Lefler, Transportation Underwriter Q: What brought you to MJ Kelly? A: I started working at MJ Kelly back in 2007. I never thought I would be such a great fit. Love my job! Q: What do you like most about your work? A: I enjoy working...
How COVID Changed the Workforce & Insuring It
While many are anxious to “return to normal” once the country reaches herd immunity, over half of workers say they want a “new normal” allowing more work from home. According to Pew Research, before the pandemic 20% worked remotely, whereas now 71% are doing so and...
Meet Underwriter: Marla Everett
Marla Everett, Property/Casualty Underwriter Q: What brought you to MJ Kelly? A: A previous co-worker who was working at MJ Kelly brought me over as the company’s first Renewal Underwriter back in 2008. Q: What do you like most about your work? ...
Meet Underwriter: Juliette Kelley
Juliette Kelley, Transportation Underwriter Q: What brought you to MJ Kelly? A: I worked at MJ Kelly from 2006-2008, first in cancellations and then as an assistant underwriter. I went to the agency side as an Account Executive from 2008-2019. In 2019 I had the...
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