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From Cuba to Capitol Hill

Alex Soto, president of the large InSource agency in Miami, and president of the Independent Insurance Agents & Brokers of America, is not afraid to speak his mind or criticize his own industry. He’s familiar with the continuing insurance crisis …

From Cuba to Capitol Hill

Not your typical agent: Big “I” President and Miami independent agent Alex Soto in a one-on-one interview Alex Soto, president of the large InSource agency in Miami, and president of the Independent Insurance Agents & Brokers of America, is not …

It Figures

$10 million A picture is worth a thousand words, but what about a smile? News reports say that the smile of actress America Ferrara, who plays the lead on the popular television show, “Ugly Betty,” is insured with Lloyds of …

From Cuba to Capitol Hill

Not your typical agent: Big “I” President and Miami independent agent Alex Soto in a one-on-one interview Alex Soto, president of the large InSource agency in Miami, and president of the Independent Insurance Agents & Brokers of America, is not …

People and Places

Chicago-based Aon Corp. reported that David P. Bolger, executive vice president, chief financial officer and chief administrative officer, will leave the company after the appointment of his successor. Bolger will remain with Aon while a search for his successor is …

It Figures

50% Associated Press reported that a judge in Little Rock found that none of the committees at Wal-Mart’s various hiring sites had a majority of African Americans and some had no blacks. U.S. District Judge William R. Wilson Jr. therefore …

From Cuba to Capitol Hill

Not your typical agent: Big “I” President and Miami independent agent Alex Soto in a one-on-one interview Alex Soto, president of the large InSource agency in Miami, and president of the Independent Insurance Agents & Brokers of America, is not …

Ratings Roundup: Taian; Industrial Alliance

Standard & Poor’s Ratings Services said today that it had revised its outlook on Taian Insurance Co. Ltd. (Taian Insurance) to positive from stable. At the same time, Standard & Poor’s affirmed the “BBB” insurer financial strength and counterparty credit …

Texas Regulators Order Company to Cease ‘Business of Insurance’

The Texas Department of Insurance (TDI) has issued a cease and desist order to the National Foundation of America (NFOA) for engaging in the business of insurance without a license. According to TDI, NFOA, based in Tennessee, claims to be …

Preliminary Iowa Flood Damage Reaches $26 Million

Flooding that soaked southwest Iowa earlier this month caused $26 million in damage, according to preliminary assessments released by state officials. The total estimates were included in a request for federal disaster assistance made by Gov. Chet Culver. Culver’s request …