August 19, 2014
The Independent Insurance Agents of Texas (IIAT) announced that Amanda Miller of New Braunfels has joined the association as governmental affairs manager and PAC coordinator. Miller has participated in a number of political campaigns both on the state and federal …
June 18, 2014
Want your insurance customers to have a smooth claims experience after a loss? Set appropriate expectations up front and over-deliver on the back end. “I think that’s equally true for claims people and for agents,” said Timothy Wiedmeyer, vice president …
June 16, 2014
A father/daughter team of insurance professionals recently were awarded two of the highest honors bestowed upon independent agents in Texas at the Independent Insurance Agents of Texas annual conference and trade show in San Antonio. Kelly Surles Lyttle was named …
June 13, 2014
The Independent Insurance Agents of Texas (IIAT) named James Russell of Texas Associates Insurors/NewFirst Insurors in El Campo as the AndrΓ© P. Juneau Young Agent of the Year. In addition, the association honored Jason Billingslea of The Hartford in Houston …
June 12, 2014
The Independent Insurance Agents of Texas (IIAT) elected Pat Arthur, shareholder at MHBT in Dallas, to serve as chairman for 2014-2015 during IIAT’s 117th Annual Conference and Trade Show in San Antonio. Peter Lauve of CBS Insurance LLP in Abilene …
April 29, 2014
The young agent members of Texas’ largest independent agents association will once again kick off the group’s annual conference with a community service project. This year, the young agents of the Independent Insurance Agents of Texas will host a work …
February 6, 2014
The Independent Insurance Agents of Texas (IIAT) has named Tommy Muska of Muska Insurance Services in West as its newest Trusted Choice Hometown Hero. Hometown Hero recognizes Trusted Choice insurance agents who go above and beyond to help their communities. …
December 10, 2013
IIAT Services Co., a subsidiary of the Independent Insurance Agents of Texas (IIAT), has hired Jerry Mackey as its president. IIAT Services Co. provides services and products for IIAT members’ E&O, market and operational needs through the IIAT Advantage brand. …
November 21, 2013
In a Nov. 14 address on the troublesome roll out of healthcare.gov and the public outcry over the cancellation of less expensive individual insurance policies, President Obama said, “Buying health insurance is never going to be like buying a song …
October 30, 2013
Buyer demand for available independent agencies is greater than the supply and it’s been that way for years, according to Rick Bondurant, director of management services for the Independent Insurance Agents of Texas. “Even the smallest book has a wide …