Joseph Waked has been named CEO of Buena Park, Calif.-based Freeway Insurance, a subsidiary of New York-based Confie Seguros. Founded in California in 1987, Freeway Insurance has more than 190 locations and some 1,200 employees serving customers in Arizona, California …
Technology providers to the insurance industry have good things to say about a new system that allows property/casualty agents, brokers and carriers to collaborate on commercial lines accounts. The new system, the LexisNexis Insurance Exchange, simplifies the submission of small …
In just about every metropolitan area nationwide hungry customers can appease their appetites by visiting the neighborhood taco truck. The traditional taco truck sells more than just tacos these days – a lot more. Today’s mobile food vendors sell everything …
The National Alliance for Insurance Education & Research named this year’s state winners who will represent their states and compete to become the National Outstanding CSR of the Year. The award recognizes the contributions and commitment of customer service representatives …
Rates Remain Competitive Despite Fewer Carriers, More Catastrophe Losses For apartment owners, the insurance market remains as competitive as it gets. Despite the sometimes heavy exposures that encompass the habitational risk, the vast majority of apartment owners see the cost …
In just about every metropolitan area nationwide hungry customers can appease their appetites by visiting the neighborhood taco truck. The traditional taco truck sells more than just tacos these days – a lot more. Today’s mobile food vendors sell everything …
Frank Forde has joined RLA Insurance Intermediaries as underwriting officer heading the firm’s U.S. and International Financial Services practice in Boston, Mass. Forde has more than 20 years experience in underwriting directors and officers (D&O), professional liability, fidelity bond and …
Patriot National Insurance Group hired Theodore Werckman as alternative market underwriting manager of the group’s PEO unit. In this position, Werckman will oversee Guarantee Insurance Co. and Patriot Underwriters’ PEO renewals and new business. He reports to John Harris, director …
Mark Heuer has been promoted to vice president – national agency relations for Crump Insurance Services Inc. In this position, Heuer will work with larger retail agents helping to match resources, teams and expertise. He will also work with carriers …
Any business owner knows that a great employee is worth a lot. That holds true for independent insurance agencies when it comes to great producers and the employees that support them. Agencies need good producers, says Al Diamond, president of …
