A common misconception among agency owners who began their careers in sales is the belief that agency management and sales management are the same. The art and science of agency management require a unique set of managerial skills that are …
Former Executive Director A ‘spirited’ Kentucky wants make up ground in the race for captives Glenn Jennings replaced Martin J. Koetters as Executive Director of the Kentucky Office of Insurance in April 2005. In June of this year, Jennings himself …
Actions and Proceedings Brannon v. Continental Casualty Co. (Alaska court, June 9, 2006, Unpublished) Ruling: The trial court had dismissed the injured party’s action against the insurer based on statute of limitation grounds. The injured party previously had been assigned …
Insurance Agents E&O Nuts & Bolts: London American Professional Liability LLC, a program administrator and MGA, introduced a new professional liability program for insurance agencies. The program is designed for agencies with gross written premiums between $5 million and $250 …
The attorneys general of New York, Connecticut and Illinois are continuing their fight against anti-competitive practices in the insurance industry. In doing so, they have been finding fault with contingent commissions paid to insurance brokers and independent agents. Agent and …
Throughout many states in the U.S., there has been an incredible increase in the number of professionals involved in or related to real estate. When thinking about real estate risks, the first to come to mind are real estate agents …
Frustrated businesses took their fight against illegal immigration to court in August, filing the first in a series of lawsuits accusing competitors of hiring illegal workers to achieve an unfair advantage. Anti-illegal immigration groups said the lawsuits were an attempt …
Actions and Proceedings Brannon v. Continental Casualty Co. (Alaska court, June 9, 2006, Unpublished) Ruling: The trial court had dismissed the injured party’s action against the insurer based on statute of limitation grounds. The injured party previously had been assigned …
Oregon’s Experience: Addressing credit scores, health care and disclosure Insurance Journal’s Andrew Simpson at a recent meeting of the National Association of Insurance Commissioners. Here are additional thoughts Administrator Ario shared. I understand that the main issue that you’re involved …
Associations oppose eliminating contingent commissions The attorneys general of New York, Connecticut and Illinois are continuing their fight against anti-competitive practices in the insurance industry. In doing so, they have been finding fault with contingent commissions paid to insurance brokers …
