Parting Shots

Is It Time to Take Your Agency Wireless’

The insurance industry seems to have embraced wireless communications for its method of out-of-the-office computing. It is a hugely popular means of transmitting data, with millions of wireless Internet subscribers’ worldwide and global revenues estimated in the billions of dollars. …

The Empire Climbs Back

Carriers did a phenomenal job in paying the legitimate claims quickly, while taking the customary time frame needed to investigate questionable claims…There were only 27 substantiated complaints. I want to begin by extending kudos to the entire insurance industry for …

Nebraska’s Chance to Modernize Still Alive and Kicking

While the legislative effort did not advance this session, conditions in Nebraska are excellent for regulatory modernization. Commissioner Wagner has traditionally been supportive of streamlining and modernization efforts. In a legislative session dominated by budgetary matters, Nebraska legislators this year …

Health Savings Accounts: A New Option for Employers and Consumers

Florida, like other states, is working to make sure our residents have access to health care insurance. The recent Medicare reforms passed by Congress gave states an important new option: tax-free savings accounts to pay for medical expenses, known as …

BANG! Lets Agents Start Advertising Right Away

Time after time, whether it’s one-on-one or in groups, agents want to talk to us at the Independent Insurance Agents of Texas about advertising … “How do you get started? What do you say? Where is the best place to …

Garamendi’s Homeowners’ Bill of Rights Moves Ahead

California Insurance Commissioner John Garamendi’s “Homeowners’ Bill of Rights” package is continuing to move through the California State Legislature. The four main measures have all moved out of their first house and will be heard in their next policy committee …

The Market Will Always Be ‘The Market’

Our “market” is still essentially no different than what it was a century ago. We are still in the business of protecting the assets of our insureds while generating a profit. For as long as I have been in the …

While Albany Bickers, N.Y.’s Fraud Reforms Go Nowhere … Again

Albany continues dawdling over urgently needed fraud reforms year after year. Lawmakers have failed to pass even a modest law that might reduce the huge toll of accident rings. You have to wonder what Alice Ross’ final terrified thoughts were …

Real Technology Issues Facing Agents Today

Based on the many conversations I’ve had with agents, I think it is safe to say that they are sick to death of doing multiple entries of the same data. Real-time, security, download, paperless to the agent, multiple passwords, proprietary …

Real Technology Issues Facing Agents Today

Based on the many conversations I’ve had with agents, I think it is safe to say that they are sick to death of doing multiple entries of the same data. Real-time, security, download, paperless to the agent, multiple passwords, proprietary …

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