John Amore, president and CEO of Zurich U.S., has a vision not just for his company but for the industry. “I think the industry needs to rebrand itself,” Amore told IJ in an exclusive interview in Zurich’s Dallas regional office. …
John Amore, president and CEO of Zurich U.S., has a vision not just for his company but for the industry. “I think the industry needs to rebrand itself,” Amore told IJ in an exclusive interview in Zurich’s Dallas regional office. …
It feels like the countdown to Y2K. Will we be ready? Will the industry fall apart if we aren’t in compliance with GLBA before the looming date of July 1, 2001? That’s the day by which agents and brokers must …
It was a new year, a new administration, and a new round of visits on Capitol Hill. Although not as critical a legislation year as past years, the issues remained as pressing as ever, and the 800 attendees of the …
It was a new year, a new administration, and a new round of visits on Capitol Hill. Although not as critical a legislation year as past years, the issues remained as pressing as ever, and the 800 attendees of the …
There was a different feeling this year on Capitol Hill. As the independent agents and I straightened our suits and gathered our briefing materials, the pressure seemed to be off in some way. We were there; we were dedicated—but we …
San Diego-based Arrowhead General Insurance Agency Inc. laid off at least 10 percent of its employee base, according to Chairman, CEO and principal shareholder Patrick Kilkenny. “We had a real significant run over the last two years, and that kind …
I got an interesting call yesterday. When someone says they have a story to tell, but they’re not sure if they want to tell it—you know it’s going to be a good story. This caller just happened to be a …
I have to say one thing for those direct writers—they sure do their market research homework. I recently moved to a new address, and no sooner had I finished putting in new shelf liner than I got a fat envelope …
It’s scary to leave the office these days. While you’re gone, if your e-mail is anything like mine, the messages in your Inbox rise to dangerous levels and threaten to overflow onto your desktop. And of that towering stack awaiting …
