Articles by Dave Kaiser

Uncertainties Worry Conventioneers

Clear skies prevailed over Florida during October’s ASCnet and Big “I” conferences in Orlando, but an underlying feeling of anticipation prevailed because the hurricane season lasts until the end of November. As if fulfilling a premonition, Tropical Storm Matthew blew …

State, Federal Regs Concern Outgoing Big ‘I’ President

During my term we have made numerous advances, I couldn’t have done any of them without the help of the Executive Committee and dedicated committee members,” said Louise “BeBe” Canter, president of the Independent Insurance Agents & Brokers of America …

30th Annual NAPSLO Conference

Advisors Tackle Acquisitions, Consolidations at Surplus Lines Meeting Agency consolidations, consolidator’s objectives and a broad range of other trends and developments were highlighted by Steven S. Wevodau and Robert J. Lieblein, both with WFG Capital Advisors LP, during the National …

NAIC Conference Call Places State Insurance Investigations On Hold

State insurance commissioners in the southeast and across the U.S. consulted with each other during a conference call and will soon form a steering committee to coordinate a multi-state effort to investigate whether or not rigged bids and price fixing …

30th Annual NAPSLO Conference: Acquisitions, Consolidations, Objectives, Trends Highlighted

Agency consolidations, consolidators’ objectives and a broad range of other trends and developments were highlighted by Steven S. Wevodau and Robert J. Lieblein, both with WFG Capital Advisors LP, during the National Association of Professional Surplus Lines Offices, Ltd. (NAPSLO) …

Industry Pitched In After Hurricanes

Insurance Journal applauds the industry for its speedy reaction and assistance to assess damage and help out after hurricanes Bonnie, Charley, Ivan, and Frances tore through the southeast leaving major damage — no one was spared, not even northeastern states …

30th Annual NAPSLO Conference: Acquisitions, Consolidations, Objectives, Trends Highlighted

Agency consolidations, consolidator’s objectives and a broad range of other trends and developments were highlighted by Steven S. Wevodau and Robert J. Lieblein, both with WFG Capital Advisors LP, during the National Association of Professional Surplus Lines Offices, Ltd. (NAPSLO) …

Big ‘I’ Concerns: Insurance CEOs Cite Terrorism, Asbestos, Tort Reform

Terrorism, asbestos and tort reform will be key industry concerns according to five insurance company chief executive officers participating in a panel discussion during the Oct. 9 to 12 Convention held by the Independent Insurance Agents and Brokers of America …

Disney Facilitator Emphasizes “Magical Interaction” to ASCnet

“You have an opportunity to make magic everyday,” Rob Morton, facilitator and content specialist with the Disney Institute, a part of the Disney Event Group, told attendees at the 19th annual ASCnet TENCon Technology, Education and Networking Conference at the …

Cohen Tells NAPSLO: Americans At An Intersection Between Terror, Technology

Orlando – Since 9/11, Americans have been living in a world at an intersection between terrorism and technology, former Secretary of Defense William S. Cohen, explained during the opening of the National Association of Professional Surplus Lines Offices Ltd. (NAPSLO) …