Mr. and Mrs. Agent Go to Washington
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 …
Credit Scoring – Agents, Carriers Look to Bridge Divisions
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 …
IIABA Conference Welcomes Agents, Brokers to D.C.
Agents and brokers called Washington, D.C. home for several days earlier this month as they brought a number of industry issues with them to the 27th National Legislative Conference. As Jeff Myers, Independent Insurance Agents & Brokers of America (IIABA) …
Will Insurers Use War to Profit’
It is often noted that the economy can be impacted by the smallest of things. Going to war with Iraq, however, was not exactly a small thing. Whether you support the cause or not, I for one do, the trickle …
IBA West Sets Sail for Hawaii, May 4-8
With Hawaii as its backdrop, the 2003 IBA West Blue Ribbon Conference will be held at the Mauna Lani Resort May 4-8. As BRC chairman Jim Wells noted, “This is a time where networking is key. Who can put a …
White Took a Chance and Built Alliance Insurance Services
In our continuing series on Agency Insights, we look at Bill White, president of California-based Alliance Insurance Services, who took quite a chance back in the mid-80s by putting his home up for sale when he went to purchase an …
Will Insurers Use War to Profit’
It is often noted that the economy can be impacted by the smallest of things. Going to war with Iraq however was not exactly a small thing. Whether you support the cause or not, I for one do, the trickle …
Agents, Brokers Gather in Washington, D.C.
Washington, D.C. – With 70 degree weather and cherry blossoms in full bloom as the backdrop, agents and brokers arrived Wednesday to kick-off the 27th Annual IIABA National Legislative Conference. The four-day event will include a number of interactions with …
Mold Legislation Continues Growth in State Legislatures
State lawmakers around the country have been busy introducing a variety of bills aimed at the issue of mold, how it is addressed by society, and how it is covered by insurers’. “We are currently tracking nearly 30 bills under …
EPLI-Higher Prices, More Claims, Tighter Underwriting
It is often said that every situation has a light at the end of the tunnel, but the employment practices liability scene may have to squint just a little harder to see those rays of hope while higher prices, more …
