Operations News

New producer must have ‘skin in the game’ on the first day on the job

In almost every aspect of any business, the best day to do everything is the first day, especially when it comes to a new producer’s first day on the job. In order to make the most of the agency’s investment, …

Safeco to cut homeowners, commercial rates across California

Seattle-based Safeco announced it will be cutting rates for California homeowners in 2007 by an average of 20 percent. The move is expected to affect some 200,000 Safeco home and business customers in California, according to the company. Additionally, the …

Five casual ways to pump up CSR sales

CSR selling doesn’t happen by decree. Principals can’t simply declare a sales quota and expect instant results. It is a long-term process getting customer service representatives involved in selling. Management must take some well thought out steps to motivate reps …

Kan. Praeger Tackles Rating Changes, Uninsured Issues

Insurance Commissioner Sandy Praeger is a seasoned player now going into her fifth year leading the Kansas Insurance Department. She was elected in 2002 to her first term as Commissioner of Insurance, and was recently re-elected in November 2006 to …

People and Places

Boston-based Risk Specialists Cos. Inc., a member company of American International Group Inc., has appointed David A. Jordan as chief operating officer. Jordan will continue as a senior vice president of Lexington Insurance Co. In this newly-created position at Risk …

The Commissioners: Jim Poolman

Poolman says regulatory modernization, agent licensing are priorities Currently serving in his second term as North Dakota Insurance Commissioner, Jim Poolman has focused his efforts on working for and protecting insurance consumers across the state. He served eight years in …

Conn. AG Subpoenas Insurer, Agency in Commissions Probe

Connecticut Attorney General Richard Blumenthal said Saturday he has issued subpoenas as he investigates insurance broker commissions and other arrangements between an insurer and a broker in Connecticut. Blumenthal said he is investigating bonus commissions and other possible financial arrangements …

People

Boston-based Risk Specialists Cos. Inc., a member company of American International Group Inc., has appointed David A. Jordan as chief operating officer. Jordan will continue as a senior vice president of Lexington Insurance Co. In this newly-created position at Risk …

Jim Poolman, North Dakota, Commissioner of Insurance

Currently serving in his second term as North Dakota Insurance Commissioner, Jim Poolman has focused his efforts on working for and protecting insurance consumers across the state. He served eight years in the North Dakota House of Representatives and believes …

New producer must have ‘skin in the game’ on the first day on the job

In almost every aspect of any business, the best day to do everything is the first day, especially when it comes to a new producer’s first day on the job. In order to make the most of the agency’s investment, …