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New England agents bullied?

In a recent edition of The Standard, New England’s premiere publication for the insurance industry, we read this in an editorial entitled Fear Factor.

“There seems to be a widening stream of mistrust between independent insurance agents and insurers over a variety of issues in New England –with agents most concerned that voicing their opinions would be detrimental to their livelihood.” Editor Erin L. Ayers goes on to list “divisive topics”: wind deductibles on homeowners insurance, credit scoring, and auto insurance reform (in Massachusetts). Ayers rightfully encourages a change of environment. How bad is the company-agent relationship situation in New England? Is it affecting consumers adversely? Any thoughts, comments?

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