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NAMIC Addresses Capital Markets Panel Examining Availability of Terrorism Insurance

The executive vice president & general manager of North Carolina Farm Bureau Mutual Insurance Company will address the House Financial Services Capital Markets Subcommittee today on behalf of the National Association of Mutual Insurance Companies (NAMIC). Bill Pollard will participate …

IIAA Announces 2002 National Executive Committee

The Independent Insurance Agents of America (IIAA) confirmed Thomas B. Ahart, as president; installed W. Cloyce Anders and Louise “Bebe” Canter to key executive leadership positions and added Alex Soto, ARM, CPCU to the association’s Executive Committee at the Hawaii …

Hoffman Concludes Term, Ahart Inaugurated as IIAA’S 97th President

The strength of the insurance industry in the aftermath of the Sept. 11 attacks was highlighted by William B. Hofmann III, in his farewell speech as president of the Independent Insurance Agents of America (IIAA). “The role we all play …

IIAA Recognizes Presidential Citation Recipients, Young Agents, State Associations and Individual In

Independent Insurance Agents of America (IIAA) President William F. Hofmann III, bestowed special IIAA Presidential Citations awards to several deserving individuals for their outstanding contributions on behalf of the independent agency system on Oct. 27. IIAA’s Hawaii InfoXchange, themed “Grow …

Applied Systems’ InScope Extends Insurance Operating Hours with Internet-Based, Customer Facing Services

Applied Systems® recently announced a recent upward sales trend of a unique application for agents and brokers, InScope™, and the positive effect it is having on its clients and their customers. InScope is a web-based customer self-service interface that allows …

How to Help: Who’s Doing What in the Insurance Industry

America has witnessed an outpouring of help after the tragic events of Sept. 11. Following is a list of national and regional facilities and some of the efforts made by insurance organizations to assist in the relief effort. Sept. 11th …

Are Fine Arts Floaters a Silver Lining in the Insurance Market Cloud?

Unlike many lines of insurance, the fine arts and collections market has so far managed to avoid the difficulties of a hardening environment. But is it robust enough to carry the industry through tough times? Maybe not, since the base …

Incoming NAPSLO President Focuses on Regulatory Issues, Technology

When John Latham steps down as president of the National Association of Professional Surplus Lines Offices (NAPSLO) in San Antonio later this month, Tapley O. Johnson, Jr., will take on the office as incoming president and continue moving the organization …

IMMA Board Votes to Cancel 2001 Annual Conference

During an emergency conference call today, the Board of Directors of the International Mass Marketing Association (IMMA) voted to cancel IMMA’s 2001 Annual Conference scheduled for Oct. 21-24 at the Scottsdale Hilton Resort & Villas in Scottsdale, Ariz. In a …

How To Help: Who’s Doing What in the Insurance Industry

America has witnessed an outpouring of emotion and a desire to help after the tragic events of Sept. 11. Following is a list of national facilities and some of the efforts made by insurance organizations to assist in the relief …