Latest Independent Agencies Headlines
All the headlines from our Independent Agencies Topic Page, ordered by recency.
Technology
Apr 17 2006 // Given the pace of today’s technological developments, it is often difficult for agency principals to know where to get the most bang for their buck. As most agency principals know, it is important to take a strategic...
Head of Progressive’s Drive Brand Resigns, Effective in May
Apr 9 2006 // The man behind the wheel of Progressive Insurance’s independent agency brand, Drive Insurance, has resigned. The Progressive Corporation in Mayfield, Ohio announced on April 7th that it had accepted the resignation...
WHO TO CALL?
Apr 3 2006 // Multi-State Agencies IBA West (Alaska, California, Oregon, Washington). Web site: www.iba west.com PIA West (Alaska, Arizona, California, Idaho, Montana, Nevada, New Mexico, Oregon, Washington). Phone: (888)...
Western insurance associations: How the West is run
Apr 3 2006 // Editor’s note:This is the first article in a series on Western insurance associations. Part II of this article will appear in a future issue. As people migrate to the West to enjoy the weather and opportunities for...
Closer Look: Insurance Associations
Apr 3 2006 // Editor’s note: This is the first article in a series on Western insurance associations. Part II of this article will appear in a future issue. As people migrate to the West to enjoy the weather and opportunities for...
S.C. Attorney General Asks Big ‘I’ Members: ‘Help Fight Fraud’
Mar 23 2006 // An appeal for independent insurance agencies to assist South Carolina’s law enforcement agencies to document and report information on insurance fraud was voiced by Attorney General Henry McMaster during the March...
The Independent Insurance Agents and Brokers of Orange County’s Ed-Day
Mar 22 2006 // The Independent Insurance Agents and Brokers of Orange County first annual “Ed” Day is going to be held Wednesday, April 19, 2006 at the Tustin Banquet Center in Tustin, Calif. The cost is $35 for members and...
Independent Agents Grew Market Share by $12 Billion in 2004
Mar 20 2006 // In 2004, the property-casualty market grew to $457.68 billion in direct written premium, with the overall market increasing by $20.69 billion. During this time, the independent agency system amassed a nearly $12 billion...
Mostly A-OK with IIAOK
Mar 20 2006 // Surplus lines laws, uninsured drivers and the broadening of banking powers top the Indepen-dent Insurance Agents of Okla-homa’s list of key issues for its 2006 legislative agenda according to Dan Ramsey, the...
W.Va. Commissioner Cline Tells Big ‘I’ about Fraud Unit’s status; group hears catastrophe tips
Mar 19 2006 // David Daniel gives tips about how independent agents can prepare for disasters. The Insurance Commission’s status was discussed by Commissioner Jane Cline, and J. David Daniel, a member of the Big “I”...
Search for Nation’s Top Independent Agencies Continues
Mar 16 2006 // With some 60,000 privately held independent agencies and brokerages nationwide, locating the most successful ones is a tough job but some company’s got to do it. That company is Insurance Journal. Insurance Journal...
N.C. Disaster Planning Guide Published
Mar 14 2006 // The Independent Insurance Agents of North Carolina has published its disaster planning guide for members and the general public. Bill Bingham, IIANC president said the guide will be useful to all North Carolina residents...
Round Table Discussions to Focus on Miami-Dade County Market
Mar 10 2006 // ‘Speed-meeting’ round table discussions in which members will sit at tables and have an opportunity to talk with underwriters and discuss the current market, products and services, sponsored by the Independent...
N.C. Big ‘I’ to Present Check for UNC Endowment on March 8
Mar 7 2006 // A check for $54,000 for a scholarship endowment will be presented at 1 p.m. March 8 to the Belk College of Business at the University of North Carolina by the Young Agents Committee of the Independent Insurance Agents of...
Alabama Big ‘I’ supports five bills, rejects two
Mar 6 2006 // Alabama HB627 defining insurance fraud and making it easier for the Insurance Commission to join with neighboring states to crack down on fraud has gained the support of the Alabama Independent Insurance Agents. During...
The “secrets” to affluent market success
Mar 6 2006 // Independent agents, like companies, are increasingly under pressure with increasing costs and decreasing revenues. One way around this dilemma is to segment the agency’s personal lines business and to focus on the...
S.C. Big ‘I’ Conference: Officials to Discuss Insurance Fraud, ‘Hot Topics’
Mar 2 2006 // Insurance fraud and “hot topics” facing the insurance industry will be discussed by South Carolina Attorney General Henry McMaster and Director of Insurance Elanor Kitzman during the March 22 and 23 annual...
Legislative Issues to be Discussed at Florida Big ‘I’ FAIA ‘Fly-In’
Mar 2 2006 // Legislation issues affecting insurance agents will be discussed by guest speaker Rep. Dennis A. Ross, D-Lakeland, and other industry leaders during the Annual Legislative “Fly-In” being held March 29 to 30 by...
Rep. Jindal to Address Big ‘I’ Young Agents and InsurPac
Mar 2 2006 // Rep. Bobby Jindal (R-La.) will speak at a luncheon held by the Independent Insurance Agents & Brokers of America (the Big “I”) during its National Legislative Conference & Convention in April. Rep....
W.Va. Big ‘I’ Hears About Workers’ Comp Status, Disaster Tips
Feb 28 2006 // The status of the Insurance Commission was recently discussed by Commissioner Jane Cline and J. David Daniel, a member of the Big ‘I’ executive committee gave tips about how independent insurance agents can...
