The United States and Japan have agreed on guidelines designed to improve the safety of consumer products in the two countries, the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission said. Under the agreement, the two countries will share information on product safety, …
A national insurance trade group has filed an amicus brief urging the U.S.Supreme Court to overturn the cases of Safeco Insurance v. Burr and Geico General Insurance v. Edo, which said insurers acted in willful disregard of the law by …
A consumer research group called for warning labels on toys with magnets after more than 4 million Mattel play sets were recalled over injuries to several children who swallowed magnets that fell off. The Consumer Product Safety Commission, which announced …
In separate but related move, N.Y., Conn., Ill. tell four insurers contingent commissions no longer an option Ten states, led by Texas and its Attorney General Greg Abbott, have come to terms with Zurich American, closing their probe into the …
The first part of this two part series described the self-analysis of the agency’s book that must precede an effective sales and marketing plan. This is accomplished by reviewing each producer’s book for the type and size of accounts and …
How to use a producer’s unique personality traits in sales A necessary evil. That’s how some people might describe insurance. A producer’s job, of course, is to turn this kind of misguided, industry-swiping thinking around, and make the whole experience …
Today’s competitive specialty program marketplace requires attention to detail, including efficiency, professionalism and ethics. One way to stand out above the rest is to become a best-in-class program writer. Thomas Wilson Jr. and Gregory Katz of Wilson Elser Moskowitz Edelman …
Today’s managing general agencies and carrier partners in the specialty program marketplace are enjoying profitable times while looking over their shoulders at new carriers and agents eager to enter the ring, according to industry insiders. The specialty market written through …
The mid-1980s were not easy times for many agents and brokers. Markets were changing — or disappearing. Agents and brokers spent much time trying to find adequate coverage at relatively reasonable prices. But they weren’t always successful. Most property/casualty insurance …
The van Aartrijk Group LLC, a Washington, D.C.-area marketing and communications firm, is augmenting its branding and public affairs capabilities with the promotion of one executive and addition of another, according to Peter van Aartrijk, chief executive officer. Maureen P. …
