October 6, 2010
I believe the future of independent insurance agencies is at a tipping point. A number of forces are pushing agencies toward the precipice of major change. A few of those forces include: legislation, case law, the Web, generational differences, the …
October 6, 2010
Progressive Insurance recently announced plans to add hundreds of new jobs in Colorado, Florida, Ohio and Texas by the end of January 2011. The additions include sales, service and claims positions. Progressive said it will be creating call center jobs …
October 6, 2010
Texas Associates Insurors has added Dave Perez as its newest insurance and risk advisor. As a student of Texas A&M University, on Sept. 11, 2001, Perez committed to serving in the United States Air Force and was commissioned in 2003. …
October 4, 2010
Insurance damage estimates from the Fourmile Canyon fire that burned in September now total more than $200 million, making it the most expensive wildfire in the state’s history, according to the Rocky Mountain Insurance Information Association. The Fourmile Canyon Fire …
October 4, 2010
Salt Lake City-based The Buckner Co. named Mark A. Oligschlaeger executive vice president/chief operations officer. He joins the insurance firm after having spent the past 12 years working for Leucadia National Corp., where he most recently served as the vice …
October 4, 2010
The following markets were selected from the MyNewMarkets database of 25,000 coverages and programs. To find additional markets, or to submit markets, go to www.MyNewMarkets.com. Trucking Market Detail: USAssure Insurance Services. Inc. provides monoline or package program for commercial automobile. …
October 4, 2010
Consumers have been highly satisfied with their auto insurance companies over the past year, and they view Allstate, State Farm and Geico as the most reputable auto insurance providers, according to a new survey. The survey conducted in August by …
September 27, 2010
Liberty Mutual Agency Markets said that its agents can now use one of two commercial lines service centers to help with a range of services for policyholders. The centers – located in Ohio and Washington — will work with roughly …
September 22, 2010
Colorado regulators say World Insurance Co. of Omaha, Neb., has paid a $153,000 fine after it was accused of not providing benefits it promised. The state Division of Insurance said that, among other things, the company didn’t cover procedures it …
September 20, 2010
Since its inception just a few years ago, social networking has provided both hype and hope for businesspeople. Social networking practitioners in the insurance industry have demonstrated over the past year how to deliver on the hope while moderating the …