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IMSA Lauds Iowa, N.D. for Market Oversight Activities

The Insurance Marketplace Standards Association (IMSA) today commended both the Iowa and the North Dakota Insurance Departments for issuing a bulletin and letter respectively affirming their use of a company’s IMSA qualification in their market oversight activities. Iowa Commissioner Susan …

IMSA Leader Cautions Against Profits Before Integrity in Multiclutural Markets

“While today’s complex and increasingly multicultural business climate offers a host of opportunities, agents should never put profits before integrity in the sales process,” Brian Atchinson, executive director of the Insurance Marketplace Standards Association, said in an address to the …

IIAT’s 108th Conference & Trade Show Set for June 16-17 in Austin

The Independent Insurance Agents of Texas will hold its 108th Conference & Trade Show on Thursday and Friday, June 16-17, 2005, at the downtown Austin Hilton. IIAT said the state’s premier gathering of independent agents promises a jam-packed two days …

IIAT’s 108th Conference & Trade Show Set for June 16-17 in Austin

The Independent Insurance Agents of Texas will hold its 108th Conference & Trade Show on Thursday and Friday, June 16-17, 2005, at the downtown Austin Hilton. IIAT said the state’s premier gathering of independent agents promises a jam-packed two days …

CPCU Society Looking at IMSA-Type Body

The property/casualty insurance industry’s leading educational society is weighing what role to play in helping the industry restore its image after months of charges about bid-rigging and contingent commissions. A presidential task force of the Society of Chartered Property/casualty Underwriters …

CPCU Society Looking at IMSA-Type Body

The property/casualty insurance industry’s leading educational society is weighing what role to play in helping the industry restore its image after months of charges about bid-rigging and contingent commissions. A presidential task force of the Society of Chartered Property/casualty Underwriters …

What Should be Industry Response to Ethical Lapses?

CPCU Society Looking at IMSA The property casualty industry’s leading educational society is weighing what role to play in helping the industry restore its image after months of charges about bid rigging and contingent commissions. A presidential task force of …

CPCU Society Weighs Self-Regulatory Option for P/C Industry to Help Restore Public Image Hurt by Brokerage Issues

The property casualty industry’s leading educational society is weighing what role to play in helping the industry restore its image after months of charges about bid rigging and contingent commissions. A presidential task force of the Society of Chartered Property …

CPCU Society Looking into IMSA Standards Model for P/C Industry

Should P/C Industry Response to Ethical Lapses Include a Self-Regulatory Body? The property casualty industry’s leading educational society is weighing what role to play in helping the industry restore its image after months of charges about bid rigging and contingent …

Talking ’bout Ethics

Getting people in the insurance industry to speak with the media can be tough. But when the subject is ethics, it’s near impossible. It’s easier to get President Bush to talk about a tax hike. Barry Bonds about steroids. Brad …