Changing Realities of the Wholesale Market September 23, 2013 By Francis E. Mastowski Throughout our history, the American Association of Managing General Agents (AAMGA) has retained its mission and identity while adapting to...
Crowdsourcing and the New Risks of Emerging Technology September 23, 2013 By Graeme Newman At its peak in 1996 Kodak – then the world’s largest camera maker and photo film supplier – had revenues...
Bloggers Beware: Defamation Claims Brought by Public Figure Plaintiffs September 23, 2013 By Clayton N. Matheson and David A. Jones It takes thick skin to be in the public eye. As Supreme Court Justice Antonin Scalia once observed, “harsh criticism,...
Anticipation September 23, 2013 By Andrea Wells The fight against insurance fraud never ends. And despite efforts to combat fraud most insurers anticipate an increase in fraud....
Wholesale: More Special Than Ever September 23, 2013 By Lori Widmer Savvy wholesalers are meeting the demand for specialized knowledge Everyone loves the wholesale insurance business these days, or so it...
Business Moves September 23, 2013 American Family, Homesite Group Madison, Wis.-based American Family Insurance reached agreement to acquire direct homeowners insurer Homesite Group Inc. for...
Third Time’s a Charm for Producer Licensing Bill? September 23, 2013 By Andrew G. Simpson Will the third time be the charm? Insurance groups and lobbyists in Washington are hoping so, after the House of...
Midwest Politicians Work as Insurance Advocates September 23, 2013 By Amy O'Connor Three individuals who have worked in the insurance industry and now practice politics in the Midwest — Indiana State Representative...
Missouri Lawmakers Add Limits on Liability Lawsuits September 23, 2013 By David A. Lieb Missouri lawmakers have chipped away at the ability of injury victims to win money in court cases – nixing big-dollar...
People – Midwest September 23, 2013 Barbara Flanigan, a 30-year insurance industry veteran, has been named CEO of Applied Systems Client Network (ASCnet), the Des Plaines,...