Ride mass transit in California, walk into a store in Texas, step on a plane nationwide, and you will see two languages displayed in many instances. With an ever-growing Hispanic population across the country, this trend will likely grow. As …
The Annual Western States Surplus Lines Conference meets July 9-12 in Big Sky, Montana, drawing hundreds of industry professionals and their families to the open country for three days of fun, relaxation, and of course, the latest in the surplus …
The National Alliance for Insurance Education & Research announced the selection of the state winners of the 2003 Outstanding CSR of the Year Award. The award originated in 1991 to recognize the contributions of outstanding customer service representatives within the …
A Montana bill that would have established reasonable and clear guidelines for the use of credit scoring in insurance underwriting and rating is dead, reportedly due in large part to disagreements between the insurance commissioner, insurers and legislators. Another bill …
Bills involving privacy, workers’ compensation, and unfair claims handling practices were the key insurance-related legislation that passed the 2003 Montana legislature, which adjourned last week. “Probably the biggest news for property/casualty insurers was the fact that the 2003 Montana legislature …
Nuts & Bolts: Superior Access is now offering a new BOP (Office Package Program) through a carrier with an AM Best Rating of “A+ XV”. Will entertain new ventures with a minimum of three years experience in their field. Agents …
A Montana bill that would have established reasonable and clear guidelines for the use of credit scoring in insurance underwriting and rating is dead, due in large part to disagreements between the insurance commissioner, insurers and legislators. Another bill that …
The Alliance of American Insurers is disappointed that the Montana Legislature has failed to pass a bill that would have struck a fair compromise on regulating how insurers use consumer credit histories in underwriting and rating policies. The bill, SB …
VFS Insurance Group, the insurance division of the Volvo Group, has added eight states and the District of Columbia to the list of states in which it is licensed to sell insurance, bringing the total to 22 plus D.C. Over …
Willis Group Holdings Ltd., announced two senior appointments strengthening its operations in the Pacific Northwest region of the United States. Chris Engstrom, formerly CEO of the Seattle office, has been promoted to Regional Executive Officer of the Pacific Northwest Region; …
