Latest Independent Agencies Headlines
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Survey Says Two-Thirds of U.S. Renters Live Without Insurance
Sep 8 2003 // A new independent consumer survey conducted for the Independent Insurance Agents & Brokers of America (IIABA) has reportedly found that nearly two-thirds of those living in U.S. rental properties are currently risking...
Cocke New IIABA CFO
Sep 3 2003 // Steve Cocke is the new chief financial officer (CFO) and treasurer at the Independent Insurance Agents & Brokers of America (IIABA). Cocke comes to IIABA from AOL, where he worked since 1997 and most recently served...
IIABA Cheers FCC Stay of Onerous Fax Provision
Aug 20 2003 // The Independent Insurance Agents & Brokers of America (IIABA) is calling this week’s Federal Communications Commission (FCC) decision to delay implementation of a contentious provision of its “Do Not...
IIABA to Unveil New Diversity Professional Development Course
Aug 15 2003 // The Independent Insurance Agents & Brokers of America (IIABA) in October will unveil its diversity professional development training program that will provide independent agency owners, producers and managers who...
IIANC Enhances Scholarship Endowment
Aug 13 2003 // The Independent Insurance Agents of North Carolina (IIANC) announced it recently added a $10,000 contribution to its existing $50,000 endowed scholarship for business majors at the University of North Carolina at...
IIABA Supports Passage of Flood Reforms
Jul 25 2003 // The Independent Insurance Agents & Brokers of America (IIABA) is applauding approval of flood insurance reform legislation by a House committee that will reportedly extend the program for five years and institute...
O’Brien Joins IIABA as Lobbyist
Jul 22 2003 // Patrick O’Brien has joined the Capitol Hill office staff of the Independent Insurance Agents and Brokers of America (IIABA) as the new lobbyist/grassroots coordinator. O’Brien has spent the past four years...
Regional Carriers Zone In on Helping Agents
Jul 21 2003 // When it comes to buying and selling insurance, there is a common thread intertwined in all transactions—service. Whether it be the consumer purchasing auto insurance, or the agent securing the coverage on behalf of the...
Regional Carriers Zone In on Helping Agents
Jul 21 2003 // When it comes to buying and selling insurance, there is a common thread intertwined in all transactions—service. Whether it be the consumer purchasing auto insurance, or the agent securing the coverage on behalf of the...
ACT Outlines Issues for Agents, Brokers to Consider When Evaluating ASPs
Jul 17 2003 // The Agents for Council Technology (ACT) has published a new report to help independent agents and brokers assess the benefits of using an application service provider (ASP) and analyze the issues that should be addressed...
ACT Advises on Off-Site Tech
Jul 16 2003 // The Agents for Council Technology (ACT) has published a new report designed to help independent agents and brokers assess the benefits of using an application service provider (ASP) and analyze the issues that should be...
IIABA Opposes New Bill Authorizing Federal Insurance Commission
Jul 15 2003 // The Independent Insurance Agents and Brokers of America released a statement saying it is concerned about an unexpected bill introduced in the Senate last week by Sen. Fritz Hollings (D-S.C.) that is the first legislative...
CAA Member Duncan, Fraser & Bridges Earns ACSR Award
Jul 9 2003 // The Combined Agents of America, LLC (CAA) announced that the Independent Insurance Agents of Texas (IIAT) has awarded CAA member Duncan, Fraser and Bridges Insurance Agency Inc., Pampa, TX, the “Accredited Customer...
ACT Says Careful Move to Paperless Environment Will Reportedly Benefit Independent Agency System
Jul 8 2003 // There are reportedly many potential benefits for the independent agency system as many carriers begin to “turn off” the paper traditionally sent to agents and replace it with electronic information. However,...
IIAT’s ‘Oscars’: Association Bestows Awards, Celebrates New Leadership
Jul 7 2003 // The Independent Insurance Agents of Texas 106th annual convention, held recently in San Antonio, was a huge success, with record attendance and lots of networking and educational opportunities for attendees. The event was...
Latino Market Heats Up
Jul 7 2003 // It is nearly impossible to deny the impact the burgeoning Hispanic population has and will have on American culture and its markets. The marketplace for insurance is no exception. Hispanics are now the country’s...
IIASA to Hold D&O Seminar
Jun 27 2003 // The Independent Insurance Agents of San Antonio announced it will hold a continuing education seminar, “Non-Profit Directors & Officers Liability” in conjunction with Victor O. Schinnerer & Company on...
Companies Respond to PIACT Performance Survey
Jun 27 2003 // The Professional Insurance Agents of Connecticut announced that its recent company performance survey has “garnered positive feedback from the companies about which its members responded.” The survey polled...
IIASA to Hold D&O Seminar
Jun 26 2003 // The Independent Insurance Agents of San Antonio announced it will hold a continuing education seminar, “Non-Profit Directors & Officers Liability” in conjunction with Victor O. Schinnerer & Company on...
IIANJ Urges Companies to Consider N.J. Market Following Auto Reforms
Jun 25 2003 // Leaders of The Independent Insurance Agents of New Jersey, which represents over 700 small businesses in the state, gathered at the New York Hilton on Sunday morning to meet with insurance company executives to discuss the...
