Montana News

Editor’s Note: News & Networking

Summer is upon us, and in the insurance world, that means its prime time for meetings and conventions. Attending meetings and conventions is a great way for insurance professionals to get together, network with peers, gain industry insight and knowledge, …

Rodney Pierson

Twig Branch Seattle, Wash.-based Physicians Insurance A Mutual Company has announced that Rodney A. Pierson has been named senior vice president, CFO and treasurer. Pierson’s long history in finance includes his recent executive role with Shurgard Storage Centers Inc., and …

Ballinger Describes Texas Stamping Office Operations to AAMGA University

Structural similarities and differences between stamping and service offices in the 15 stamping offices across the U.S. and how their markets differ were discussed by Phil Ballinger, executive director of the Surplus Lines Stamping Office of Texas, during a presentation …

Editor’s Note: News & Networking

Summer is upon us, and in the insurance world, that means its prime time for meetings and conventions. Attending meetings and conventions is a great way for insurance professionals to get together, network with peers, gain industry insight and knowledge, …

People & Places

Rodney Pierson Seattle, Wash.-based Physicians Insurance A Mutual Company has announced that Rodney A. Pierson has been named senior vice president, CFO and treasurer. Pierson’s long history in finance includes his recent executive role with Shurgard Storage Centers Inc., and …

Rodney Pierson

Twig Branch Seattle, Wash.-based Physicians Insurance A Mutual Company has announced that Rodney A. Pierson has been named senior vice president, CFO and treasurer. Pierson’s long history in finance includes his recent executive role with Shurgard Storage Centers Inc., and …

MONTANA LEGISLATURE PASSES CREDIT SCORING BILL:

The American Insurance Association applauded the passage of an insurance scoring measure in Montana. The bill will ensure consistent use of personal credit information by insurers, while maintaining a tool that enables insurers to accurately predict risk and appropriately price …

On the Issue of Agent/Broker Compensation & Contingencies

The PIA Western Alliance has always supported vigorous insurance oversight and penalties should be imposed when agents or brokers break the law. As an association we regularly school our members to make sure their practices are in compliance with the …

Home Inspectors, Law Firms and Accountants

Nuts & Bolts: Avon, Conn.-based Target Insurance Services has available new markets for home inspectors professional liability, including optional general liability; professional liability for large law firms (50-plus in size); and professional liability for accountants. Through the professional liability program …

Keeping it in the Family

It’s no secret that insurance is a family business. If we ourselves aren’t the father/mother/daughter/son of someone in the business, it’s quite likely the next person is. While many of us fall into the insurance industry by chance, there are …