February 19, 2006
It is context that helps employees think through complex problems in the absence of their seniors. Editor’s note: This is the fourth in a continuing series of articles offering “best practices” suggestions for the hiring process including training in the …
February 19, 2006
Agency Management Resource Group holds producer school The Ultimate Producer School, provided by Agency Management Resource Group (AMRG) is hosting its next school starting in April 2006 in Sacramento, Calif. The school combines technical coverage information, emphasizing commercial insurance, with …
February 19, 2006
People Encino, Calif.-based NAS Insurance Services has appointed Richard Robin president. He will be responsible for overall operations, including underwriting, marketing and administration. Ed Robin will continue to serve as chairman and will remain responsible for overall management and direction …
February 17, 2006
Ohio Insurance Director Ann Womer Benjamin was elected secretary of the Midwestern Zone section of the National Association of Insurance Commissioners (NAIC) during its winter meeting in Chicago. Womer Benjamin was elected to the leadership position by her peers in …
February 15, 2006
Producers should no longer expect contingent commissions from American International Group, according to the recent settlement with New York Attorney General Spitzer and what the company says is its own global policy now. Spitzer’s announcement stated that “AIG has agreed …
February 14, 2006
Agency Specialty Product Network has joined with LifeSource – a BISYS Company to provide independent property and casualty agents and brokers a “virtual” life insurance department to enhance sales, profitability and client retention. LifeSource is an operating division of BISYS …
February 13, 2006
Bill Anderson has been promoted to senior vice president of insurance operations and Sharon Petrell, assistant vice president of marketing and integrated solutions of the Main Street America Group in Jacksonville, Fla. Anderson, who has been vice president of marketing …
February 10, 2006
The Auto Club Group (ACG) — holding company for the Auto Club Insurance Association (ACIA) and six AAA affiliates in the Midwest (including AAA Michigan) — is ranked second in the nation for collision repair satisfaction, according to J.D. Power …
February 10, 2006
Aon Corp. reported fourth quarter and full year 2005 results. Net income was $224 million or $0.65 per share in the fourth quarter of 2005 and $81 million or $0.24 per share in 2004. Fourth quarter 2005 net income from …
February 9, 2006
State and federal regulators today announced agreements that resolve pending litigation and investigations of fraud, bid-rigging and improper accounting by the nation’s largest insurance company. Under the agreements, American International Group (AIG) has acknowledged misconduct, adopted a series of groundbreaking …