Articles by Britton Wells

Identity Crisis: Coping With Today’s ID Thievery

Insurance, Recovery Services and Preventive Measures One in 23 adults can expect to be victimized this year by identity thieves, at a cost to Americans of more than $50 billion. That’s according to the 2005 Identity Fraud Survey Report from …

The Nitty Gritty of Blue Collar Programs

Program Managers Working for the Working Class For some program administrators, blue is the color of money. While other insurance programs target lawyers, insurance agents and various white-collar occupations, some of the most successful cover electricians, auto mechanics, roofers, truck …

Lojack for Motorcycles Addresses Growing Risk

With summer right around the bend, motorcycle enthusiasts across the nation are gearing up to hit the road. In recent years, the popularity of motorcycle riding has risen to a zenith rivaling that of the Easy Rider days of the …

Identity Crisis: Coping With Today’s ID Thievery

Insurance, Recovery Services and Preventive Measures One in 23 adults can expect to be victimized this year by identity thieves, at a cost to Americans of more than $50 billion. That’s according to the 2005 Identity Fraud Survey Report from …

Lojack for Motorcycles Addresses Growing Risk

With spring right around the bend, motorcycle enthusiasts across the nation are gearing up to hit the road. In recent years, the popularity of motorcycle riding has risen to a zenith rivaling that of the “Easy Rider” days of the …

Lojack for Motorcycles Addresses Growing Risk

With spring right around the bend, motorcycle enthusiasts across the nation are gearing up to hit the road. In recent years, the popularity of motorcycle riding has risen to a zenith rivaling that of the “Easy Rider” days of the …

Workers’ Comp Reform: Priority Number One for Oklahoma Lawmakers

In an effort to avoid losing businesses to other states, lawmakers in Oklahoma are seeking to control costs for business residents through workers’ compensation reform. Deemed “broken” by Republi-can House Spea-ker Todd Heitt, Oklahoma’s workers’ comp system has moved to …

Agents’ E&O Exposures: ‘A Bear Behind Every Tree’

Web sites, in addition to traditional sources of litigation, are driving up errors and omissions premiums for insurance agents, according to Rick Oldenettle of Oldenettle and Associates P.C. Speaking at the 42nd Annual Joe Vincent Sem-inar, held by the Independent …

Moving from a Position of Strength

Merging, acquiring or clustering requires patience and due diligence. Independent agents braved bitterly cold weather and a standing room only crowd to hear William Schoeffler of Oak & Associates outline strategies for merging, acquiring and clustering agencies. Schoeffler spoke during …

Credit Scoring: Actuarially Sound, But is it Fair’

In an ongoing effort to charge accurate insurance rates, carriers are increasingly looking to the use of consumers’ credit information as an aid in determining underwriting, tier placement, rating and/or payment plan eligibility. The Texas Department of Insurance completed a …