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Business Insurance is a singular, authoritative source for executives focused upon risk management, risk transfer and risk financing – since 1967
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With information for risk managers, insurers, brokers and other providers of insurance products and services, Business Insurance delivers in-depth analysis on new and emerging risks, case studies of successful programs, market intelligence on trends, and guidance on how to capitalize on opportunities and overcome challenges.
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Delivered in a multi-media mix, including a monthly print magazine, and daily online and mobile news, BUSINESS INSURANCE helps readers do their jobs better
Business Insurance covers core risk management and insurance areas
Business Insurance provides in-depth coverage of these industries
Business Insurance Reports on the latest trends in specialty risks
We also cover workers compensation.
Business Insurance explores the technology and processes that facilitate the management of risk and the delivery of insurance products and services. Business Insurance covers the operational and strategic concerns of brokers, insurers, reinsurers and consultants for the industry.
COMPAny History
Business Insurance celebrated its 50th anniversary in 2017.
It debuted on October 30, 1967, was published by Crain Communications Inc. for several decades, and was acquired in 2019 by Business Insurance Holdings, a division of Beacon Intercontinental Group, Inc. led by Steve Acunto.
Beacon operates on three continents and has representatives in all major cities in the US and EU.
TIMELINE
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October 30, 1967
Business Insurance debuts, published by Crain Communications, Inc. -
1972
The magazine first publishes its proprietary ranking of the largest U.S. insurance brokers, which quickly became and industry standard -
1985
BI launches its proprietary rankings of the U.S. excess and surplus lines market -
1996
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usinessInsurance.com makes its debut on the fledgling worldwide web -
2006
Women to Watch program launches to recognize female executives in the insurance sector and promote gender diversity -
2016
After 29 years as part of Crain Communications Inc., BI is bought by Adam Potter -
2017
Business Insurance celebrates its 50th year anniversary -
2019
Business Insurance is acquired by Beacon Intercontinental Group, Inc. -
2020
BI expands global operations with purchase of Commercial Risk Europe, Asia Insurance Review and Workers Comp Central
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