Get the BPJ newsletter. Sign Up Blog / Press Releases The Future of Insurance Underwriting November 10, 2021 Insurance companies are relying more and more on technology for claims handling and underwriting. Two companies, Praedicat and Verisk, recently announced new risk analysis products Read More » What to Do if Your Business Has a Property Loss October 13, 2021 In the event of a business property loss here’s what to do: 1. Make “Safety First” Your First Priority What to do if your business Read More » Are Employers Responsible for Employee Identity Theft? September 16, 2021 The answer is yes, which is why it’s important to practice good cyber risk management. Employers are responsible for employee identity theft, therefore should perform Read More » Surety Bonds: The Other Risk Management Tool August 11, 2021 Surety premiums are only a fraction of property/ casualty premiums ($8.6 billion versus $633 billion in 2019). But sureties play a critical role in our Read More » The Rising Threat of Cyber Risk and How to Control It July 9, 2021 When insurance companies started offering cyber insurance a few years ago, it was to take advantage of what seemed like mostly just a marketing opportunity. Read More » Insurance Access Legislation for Marijuana Industry Introduced in Senate June 10, 2021 Current federal law makes access to insurance products by cannabis businesses illegal. The Clarifying Law Around Insurance of Marijuana (CLAIM) Act of 2021 has been Read More » COVID-19 Related Employment Liability Claims Update May 14, 2021 A majority of the claims involve an allegation of wrongful termination. Well over two thousand employment liability claims have been filed as of April 2021 Read More » What Impact Will the Biden Administration Have on the Insurance Industry? April 9, 2021 Expect a great deal of legislative activity on a wide range of issues affecting the property/casualty industry. January 20 was the historic inauguration ceremony surrounded Read More » 8 Major Cyber Security Concerns in the Age of COVID-19 March 10, 2021 More employees working from home means more possibilities for cyber security breaches. The Covid-19 pandemic has been a game changer for businesses. For some businesses Read More » How to Understand the Fine Print on Your Insurance February 11, 2021 While it’s a good idea to read your insurance policy, hardly anybody does. The important thing is to recognize what’s in it, so it’s best Read More » 1 2 3 … 9 Press Releases Barker Phillips Jackson Wins Prestigious Marshberry Pinnacle Award June 14, 2017 Paul Barker Receives Lifetime Achievement Award May 22, 2017 SPRINGFIELD, MO 417.887.3550 800.422.5275 417.887.3252 (fax) 1637 S Enterprise Springfield, MO 65804-1850 ROLLA, MO 573.364.8888 800.364.2212 573.341.2257 (fax) 401 West Fifth Street Rolla, MO 65401-1258 WEST PLAINS, MO 417.256.6162 800.400.3896 417.256.6165 (fax) 1520 Imperial Center West Plains, MO 65775-0964 RIVER CITY INSURANCE 800.899.7392 573.748.5215 573.748.5392 (fax) 206 Main Street New Madrid, MO 63869