Direct, Online Sales of Comp Policies Gaining Momentum

The field of workers’ comp insurers that are selling policies online directly to small businesses has just become more crowded, as Pie Insurance on Thursday announced a five-state expansion, a day after Employers Holdings unveiled an online-direct subsidiary. Pie, which began offering direct, online sales of workers’ compensation insurance to small businesses last year, said Thursday it has expanded into New York, Michigan, Pennsylvania, Maryland and Nebraska. Pie’s coverage area also includes Arizona, California, Colorado, Georgia, Illinois, Louisiana, North Carolina, Tenne...