Gentlemen & Farmers
In fact, that’s much of the problem with many a bankrupt rancher, he’s got beef! If he sells it, he loses money and if he keeps it, he loses money. It’s the reality of hard economic times in agriculture over …
Crop Insurance: A State of the Industry Report
Last year was an eventful one for the crop insurance industry with a new farm package including modifications such as an $8 billion subsidy package and a $7.1 billion bailout for farmers hurt by depressed crop prices. It was also …
Texas Agents Can Now Renew Licenses Online
Texas’ approximately 200,000 insurance agents now can save time and trouble by renewing their licenses over the Internet. The Texas Department of Insurance began late last year providing online renewal of agent licenses after two months of testing. The move …
InsureHiTech Sets Its Sights High, Opens Austin Office
Redefining the insurance industry is no small task. Just ask Rick Maloy, president of InsureHiTech, a company that has great hopes of changing the agency management system of every insurance agent, broker and carrier in the country. “People have been …
The Hartford Acquires Fortis
The Hartford expects to move from the No. 5 to the No. 3 spot nationally in individual life insurance with a $1.12 billion acquisition of Fortis Financial Group’s life, annuity and mutual fund business. According to Sue Honeyman, a Hartford …
Superior Access Adds Workers’ Comp Carrier
Online insurance aggregator Superior Access Insurance Services Inc. announced the addition of a new Workers’ Compensation Carrier offering instant online quotes via superioraccess.com. The new carrier is “A-” (excellent) IX rated by A.M. Best Company. The online program includes 64 …
American Agents Alliance Ends Affiliation with NAAA
A resolution to officially end the relationship between the American Agents Alliance and the National Auto Agents Alliance went into effect on Jan. 1, 2001. The resolution was reached at the Alliance Board of Governors meeting on Nov. 30 after …
LeasingDesk.Com Expands Service Area
LeasingDesk.com, the first company to offer online renter’s insurance policies through partnerships with apartment owners, has expanded its coverage area to 10 states and the District of Columbia, with 12 more states in the final approval process. The insurance offering …
Progressive.com Survey Uncovers New Car Buying Attitudes
A new survey by Progressive Insurance finds that people place a premium on the look and the amenities offered in a new car rather than its safety features. The survey found that the top five considerations when purchasing a new …
Progressive.com Survey Uncovers New Car Buying Attitudes
A new survey by Progressive Insurance finds that people place a premium on the look and the amenities offered in a new car rather than its safety features. The survey found that the top five considerations when purchasing a new …
