In addition to extensive coverage of the effects of Hurricane Katrina on areas hit by this terrible storm, as well as its impact on the insurance industry, this issue of Insurance Journal takes a look at diversity in the insurance …
At a late August executive board meeting and membership dinner at the Hyatt Hill Country Resort in San Antonio, the Texas Insurance Profession-als/Professional Insurance Agents Association gathered to introduce officers for the coming year, award companies and their representatives for …
The Independent Insurance Agents of Tarrant County recently installed Ron Brown as president of the association. The installation of Brown and other IIATC officers took place at the association’s annual installation banquet at Rolling Hills Country Club in Arlington, Texas. …
Making the Case for Diversity on the ‘Top Deck’ There is still room and a need at the top for improvement. The top deck-the board of directors and the senior leadership team-that is the level that has not yet changed …
To be successful, you must thoroughly drink in all the details. Insuring wineries may sound like a lucrative and growing business. All 50 states now produce wine, and the business has a total economic impact of $33 billion, according to …
Conference panelists remain hopeful legislation will help state’s troubled system. The Insurance Council of Texas recently held its 2005 workers’ compensation conference in Austin, Texas, where different perspectives were discussed regarding workers’ comp reform legislation passed this year. The Texas …
LOUSIANA Policy Cancellations Restricted Louisiana Co-mmissioner of Insu-rance Robert Wooley issued emergency orders restricting insurers’ ability to cancel policies due to claims resulting from Hurricane Katrina. Wooley presented draft emergency orders at a summit in Atlanta, Ga., attended by insurance …
The old saying goes, “No man’s life, liberty or property are safe while the legislature is in session.” We can all breathe easier and let the children out of the house, now that the Texas Legislature is finally out of …
Real Estate Agent and Broker PL Policy Nuts & Bolts: St. Paul Travelers introduced a new policy for real estate agents and brokers that provides broader protection from possible claims or litigation against errors and omissions they may make while …
ALABAMA Insurers Offering Grace Periods Some insurance companies are suspending billings or offering grace periods for payments from Alabama customers affected by Hurricane Katrina, according to Walter Bell, Insurance Commissioner. AFLAC, Alfa, Allstate, Farmers, Nationwide and State Farm are instituting …
