April 23, 2007
Most high performance, high growth independent agencies have a lot in common when it comes to finding, hiring and mentoring new producers: They dedicate the necessary time for their mentoring program and couple the educational aspects with a prospecting focus …
April 23, 2007
More than a 1,000 insurance agencies nationwide responded to the 2007 Agency Salary Survey published in the March 12, 2007, issue of Insurance Journal. While Insurance Journal published the survey results in its annual exclusive report, countless opinions and perspectives …
April 23, 2007
More than a 1,000 insurance agencies nationwide responded to the 2007 Agency Salary Survey published in the March 12, 2007, issue of Insurance Journal. While Insurance Journal published the survey results in its annual exclusive report, countless opinions and perspectives …
April 23, 2007
This isn’t exactly news, but by now most property/casualty agencies have their own Web site. And that’s good, but it isn’t good enough. In addition to its mere existence, a Web site should be easy to use, informative, assistive, self-promotional, …
April 23, 2007
Banks’ total insurance revenue dipped The nation’s bank holding companies (BHCs) experienced a slight decline of 1.3 percent in their total insurance revenue from $44.1 billion in 2005 to $43.5 billion in 2006. Citigroup Inc. (N.Y.), Wells Fargo & Co. …
April 23, 2007
The nation’s bank holding companies (BHCs) experienced a slight decline of 1.3 percent in their total insurance revenue from $44.1 billion in 2005 to $43.5 billion in 2006. Citigroup Inc. (N.Y.), Wells Fargo & Co. (Calif.), Countrywide Financial (Calif.), HSBC …
April 19, 2007
McQueary Henry Bowles Troy L.L.P. (MHBT) announced that David Henson has joined its Dallas office as vice president in the property and casualty group. Having spent 20 years in the insurance business, Henson brings a deep knowledge of industry best …
April 19, 2007
Dublin-based market analysts Research and Markets notes that the firm’s recently released report, “Carbon Finance: The Financial Implications of Climate Change,” has received praise from industry leaders. Among those cited by R&M, who offered their opinion on the report, was …
April 18, 2007
A mandatory seatbelt law could do more than save drivers’ lives. It could save them money. When House lawmakers recently passed a seatbelt bill, supporters emphasized that buckling up would save lives. But the issue also has financial ramifications, and …
April 16, 2007
Gencorp Insurance Group, with headquarters in East Greenwich, R.I., has announced the promotion of two of its insurance professionals. Jay E. Madden has been named president of Gencorp’s Wholesale Division. Madden has been with the firm for 10 years. He …