Articles by Britton Wells

IBA Sacramento Celebrates Silver ‘I’ Day on Oct. 19

The Insurance Brokers and Agents of Sacramento will celebrate its 25-year anniversary Big “I” Day Oct. 19 at the Sacramento Convention Center, located in the heart of downtown Sacramento. Featuring more than 120 exhibits and attracting around 750 attendees, this …

IICF’s Annual Bridge Week Kicks Off Oct. 9

“With charity for all, … let us strive on to do all which may achieve and cherish a just and lasting peace among ourselves,” Abraham Lincoln. Does this quote from our 16th president suggest that all parties involved in a …

N.J. Allows Agents to Use Out-of-State Banks for Premium Accounts

Insurance agents in New Jersey can now use banks outside of their own state for their premium trust accounts thanks to a recent law change. The state formerly restricted New Jersey producers to placing their clients’ premium trust accounts only …

Frustrated New York Contractors to Build Own Liability Insurer

While liability policies for builders and related trades in New York remain elusive, the state builders association has decided to form its own insurance provider to fill the void. Driven by a lack of availability of liability insurance, the members …

New Jersey Contractor Registration Includes Insurance Requirement

The New Jersey Senate has given approval to the “Contractor Registration Act,” (A-2052) providing statewide registration of home improvement contractors through the Department of Community Affairs. The law, which also would require contractors to provide proof of general liability insurance …

Study Finds Employees Unprepared for Retirement

The greatest fear amongst employees is outliving their savings, according to Met Life’s 2003 Employee Benefits Trend Study. Nearly half the workers polled said they believe they will have to take on full or part-time jobs to maintain financial stability …