Recently, Insurance Journal sat down with Alan Kaufman, chairman, president, and CEO of the H.W. Kaufman Financial Group and its subsidiary, Burns & Wilcox Ltd. As chairman, Kaufman has played an active role through a number of mergers and acquisitions …
In our continuing series on Agency Insights, we look at Woodruff-Sawyer, a brokerage specializing in a variety of services. A member of Assurex, the company is led by CEO, Stan Loar, Chairman of the Board, Doug Morton, and President, Susan …
Whenever we do stories related to technology and the independent agency system, I’m struck by the two divisions that reside in the business. There is the “old guard” if you will, many who began their careers when rotary phones were …
While noting it is a challenging market, Allstate Corp. is looking to expand its presence in the California auto market by establishing a separate company for its state operations that would focus specifically on the auto market. According to Allstate …
Ever since the Ballard case hit the front page two years ago, I’ve been checking those shower tiles at home a little closer. I’m convinced that little brown spot in the corner by the shampoo is the dreaded m— everyone …
Outgoing AAMGA president Rob Giles sat down with Insurance Journal recently to discuss the association, managing general agents and his term as president, among other things. Giles, president of Wisconsin-based Midwest General Agency, will oversee AAMGA’s 77th Annual Convention, scheduled …
Ever since the Ballard case hit the front page two years ago, I’ve been checking those shower tiles at home a little closer. I’m convinced that little brown spot in the corner by the shampoo is the dreaded m— everyone …
Outgoing AAMGA president Rob Giles sat down with Insurance Journal recently to discuss the association, managing general agents and his term as president, among other things. Giles, president of Wisconsin-based Midwest General Agency, will oversee AAMGA’s 77th Annual Convention, scheduled …
Some might say the only way to get recognized in Washington, D.C. is to scale the White House fence. Believe me, after seeing the security there on my recent trip, no one is going to just walk up to the …
Give them credit—both agents and carriers have made credit scoring an issue that the industry can’t turn its back on. From studies to hearings, the issue has soared to become one of the top three or four issues in the …
