It takes more than a bad economy and declining prices to weaken property/casualty insurance brokers. Moody’s Investors Service says in its new Industry Scorecard report that the insurance brokerage sector remains financially solid despite the weak U.S. economy and soft …
For the past two weeks I have been discussing challenges faced by small agencies in small towns. This week I want to begin the discussion about various solutions I have seen these agencies us that have aided them in achieving …
Like most agents, you work hard at writing new accounts, what salespeople through the years have referred to as “getting the fish in the boat.” But it doesn’t take a master angler to know that once you get the fish, …
The Florida Association of Insurance Agents has appointed three new members to its Board of Directors. The appointments were made during FAIA’s 106th Anniversary Convention and Education Symposium. “The FAIA board boasts a long history of exceptional leaders,” said Jeff …
The Tennessee Department of Commerce and Insurance (TDCI) has revoked the accountancy license and CPA firm permit of Mark S. Riddle, and has permanently barred him from seeking an insurance agent license or any securities registrations in the state. Riddle …
Wichita, Kan.-based independently owned retail insurance broker IMA Inc. announced that Kathie L. Maley joined IMA’s Wichita office as a vice president and risk manager in the Risk Management Group of IMA’s Specialty Risk Services Division. At IMA, Maley’s primary …
Swantner & Gordon Insurance Agency, headquartered in Corpus Christi, Texas, and Fort Worth-based Higginbotham & Associates have jointly announced the merger of their operations. The combined firm has more than 500 professionals providing insurance, risk management and employee benefit solutions …
CRC Insurance Services announced that Neil Kessler has joined the company’s corporate management team and will serve as executive vice president of Marketing and Sales. He will be based in Dallas. In this newly-created role, Kessler will be responsible for …
Indiana-based K&K Insurance has added a regional sales force to develop new agent relationships while supporting existing K&K relationships with more than 6,000 agents and brokers across the United States. The new sales representatives include: James Algeo serves the Northeast …
Insurance brokerage and risk management consulting firm Beecher Carlson has appointed Robin Mehta as Executive Managing Director. He joins Beecher Carlson to lead the Bermuda office operations, including its Captive practice. Mehta will “continue to expand the Bermuda brokerage business …
