October 25, 2004
During my term we have made numerous advances, I couldn’t have done any of them without the help of the Executive Committee and dedicated committee members,” said Louise “BeBe” Canter, president of the Independent Insurance Agents & Brokers of America …
October 25, 2004
A new alliance covering nine Western states announced its formation. The PIA Western Alliance creates the nation’s broadest alignment of state and regional affiliates of the National Association of Professional Insurance Agents and covers California, Arizona, Nevada, New Mexico, Oregon, …
October 25, 2004
More than 120 firms participated in the Big “I” Exhibit “During my term we have made numerous advances and I couldn’t have done any of them without the help of the Executive Committee and dedicated committee-members,” said Louise “BeBe” Canter, …
October 22, 2004
Like most insurance associations, the PIA Western Alliance—consisting of four affiliate chapters covering eight western states—is in shock over the news of a lawsuit filed against the nation’s largest insurance broker, Marsh, Inc. The New York State Attorney General has …
October 20, 2004
Groups for and against capping noneconomic damage awards for medical malpractice both claimed that a Wyoming Healthcare Commission report upholds their positions. The study suggests that capping noneconomic damages at $250,000 could reduce insurance company losses by 15 percent. The …
October 18, 2004
The American Insurance Association announced that Steven Suchil has been appointed assistant vice president in the association’s western region, based in Sacramento. Suchil will manage AIA’s advocacy efforts on commercial and legal issues in California, and assist in the management …
October 12, 2004
The Supreme Court considered last week whether companies that voluntarily seek to clean up their polluted land can sue former owners to get help with the costs. The case could have important ramifications for communities with abandoned toxic plants, landfills …
October 12, 2004
A new alliance covering nine Western states announced its formation to provide independent insurance agents with the strength and support they need to thrive in an increasingly competitive marketplace. The PIA Western Alliance creates the nation’s broadest alignment of state …
October 11, 2004
A former Billings insurance agent pled not guilty to nine counts of forgery, two counts of insurance fraud and one count of theft in a scam that reportedly deprived victims of $587,058, according to the Billings Gazette. Michael Don Hutton …
October 1, 2004
Sandra L. Masters has assumed responsibility as marketing director for the American Institute for CPCU and the Insurance Institute of America’s Western Region. She takes over the territory following the retirement of Daniel P. (Chuck) Hussey Jr. Previously, she headed …