Operations News

Best Practices for Employers Using Tests to Screen Employees

Federal watchdog advises how employers can avoid charges of discrimination in hiring procedures Employers often use tests and other selection procedures to screen applicants when hiring and evaluating employees for promotion. In fact, there has been an increase in employment …

AIG Reaches $12.5M Settlment With States Over Bid-Rigging Allegations

American International Group, Inc. (AIG) has reached settlements with Florida, West Virginia, seven other states and the District of Columbia relating to their investigations into alleged bid-rigging and price-fixing and questions about undisclosed contingent commissions paid to brokers. Under the …

AIG to Pay $12.5M in Settlement with States Over Bid-Rigging Allegations

American International Group Inc. (AIG) confirmed in late January that it reached settlements with nine states and the District of Columbia relating to their investigations into alleged bid-rigging and price-fixing, and questions about undisclosed contingent commissions paid to brokers. AIG …

Agog About Blogs

The risks for professional liability gain momentum from this new communications medium The new medium of blogging is changing the way communication is done today with respect to both individuals and the corporate universe, according to Leib Dodell, president and …

Failure to Reimburse Claims Expenses Efficiently Impacts Customer Satisfaction

J.D. Powers’ study says the faster the service the happier the claimant The length of time it takes to repair damages on auto and homeowners insurance claims weighs heavily on customer satisfaction, according to the results of a recent study …

AIG to Pay $12.5M in Settlement with States Over Bid-Rigging Allegations

American International Group Inc. (AIG) confirmed in late January that it had reached settlements with nine states and the District of Columbia relating to their investigations into alleged bid-rigging and price-fixing and questions about undisclosed contingent commissions paid to brokers. …

My New Markets

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South Central Agencies Recognized by Big ‘I’ for ‘Best Practices’

Two independent agencies from South Central states were among the six insurance firms from across the country recognized as “Top Performing Agencies” by the Independent Insurance Agents & Brokers of America (the Big “I”) and Reagan Consulting, an Atlanta-based management …

Brooke Capital Corp. Elects Zuhlke Executive Vice President

Brooke Capital Corp. recently announced the election of James R. Zuhlke as executive vice president for its insurance company operations. Zuhlke, 61, is responsible for Brooke Capital Corp.’s auto insurance company operations and is the company’s counterpart to Dane Devlin, …

Calif. State Fund Leaders Testify at Senate Hearing

California State Compensation Insurance Fund President Janet Frank and Board Chair Jeanne Cain testified Wednesday at an informational hearing of the Senate Banking, Finance and Insurance Committee that was held to review the findings released in December from the California …