May 17, 2004
They came to Washington, D.C. last month on a mission and by all accounts, they accomplished it and then some. A number of members from the Florida Association of Insurance Agents (FAIA) made the trek to visit their senators and …
May 17, 2004
From coast to coast, they came to Washington, D.C., last month for a chance to have their voices heard on a wide range of issues from workers’ compensation to taxes on their businesses. The 28th Annual Independent Insurance Agents and …
May 17, 2004
Just what are independent agents looking for when it comes to technology? That was the question posed to a number of industry experts who all seemed in agreement—in order to compete in today’s workplace environment, independent agents need to have …
May 17, 2004
At IIABA Conference, Agents Capture Attention of Lawmakers Frank, Baker, Allen and Bunning From coast to coast, they came to Washington, D.C. last month for a chance to hear and be heard on a wide range of issues from flood …
May 3, 2004
Computers never cease to amaze me. The available options on various Web sites can be both great and at times mind-boggling. Here at Insurance Journal, we’ve tried to make things as simple as possible, especially when it comes to getting …
May 3, 2004
The North Carolina Supreme Court has reaffirmed the constitutionality of the state’s law capping punitive damages, a decision that maintains the certainty and predictability of North Carolina’s judicial system, according to the American Insurance Association (AIA). AIA joined with the …
May 3, 2004
With agents witnessing increasing competition in Kentucky’s property/casualty market, Kentucky Office of Insurance Acting Executive Director Glenn Jennings recently talked with Insurance Journal Southeast. Jennings was appointed deputy commissioner in January 2002. In December 2003, Jennings was appointed acting commissioner. …
April 23, 2004
Washington, D.C. – Rep. Barney Frank (D-Mass.), ranking member of the House Financial Services Committee, told a gathering of independent insurance agents on the final day of the Independent Insurance Agents & Brokers of America’s (IIABA) National Legislative Conference, that …
April 22, 2004
Washington, D.C. – With a packed attendance for the Thursday morning breakfast session, independent agents at the 28th Annual Independent Insurance Agents and Brokers’ 2004 National Legislative Conference, heard from a pair of speakers – Louisiana Congressman Richard Baker (R) …
April 21, 2004
Washington, D.C. – With a record attendance of 175 Young Agents taking part in the Independent Insurance Agents and Brokers’ 2004 National Legislative Conference, a man who has more than a slight interest in this year’s presidential election, Bush-Cheney 2004 …