Some of the nation’s insurance consumer advocates are wary of current proposals for federal regulation of insurance being passed around in Washington. They prefer taking their chances with an imperfect state regulatory system over what they fear would likely emerge …
Despite the pressures of the economic crisis, most U.S. companies continue to view their retirement as a vital part of their workplace relationship with employees, even as they struggle to balance cost and talent management issues, says a new industry …
Energi Holdings Inc. launched an alternative risk management program designed for the fuel transportation industry. The Energi program is available for companies with gasoline and/or distillate transporter operations, wholesale distribution (including terminal operations and brokered sales) or retail gasoline stations …
CAA, Bridges Group Inc. Austin, Texas-based Combined Agents of America LLC (CAA) has added Bridges Group Inc., based in Kansas, to its roster of agency members. Since 1894, the Bridges Group has served the region surrounding Norton, Kan., with a …
And Other Lessons from High-Performing Agencies Use your agency management system to the max. Measure your productivity. Communicate consistently and effectively with your staff, customers and carriers. And above all, don’t cheap out on the training. Do those tactics sound …
Insurance agencies are like snowflakes, no two are alike. Most of the calls from prospective insurance agency sellers start with, “What are agencies selling for these days?” or, “What kind of multiple can I expect if I sell my agency?” …
Consumer Advocates Focus on How Insurers Treat Insureds in Difficult Economic, Credit Climate Insurance agents, brokers and regulators should be aware that when it comes to insurance, consumers are concerned with such issues as the use of credit scores in …
Avoiding Costly — And Unnecessary — Hiring Mistakes in a Down Economy With layoffs, downsizing and stressed-out employees, it is more important than ever for employers to fully grasp the legal aspects of hiring, managing and terminating workers. Hiring new …
Planning, People and Dedication Equal Success for Top 100 Agency Bollinger Insurance Top 100 Agency Profile Ranking No.: 14 Agency Name: Bollinger Insurance Inc. Headquarters: Short Hills, N.J. Year Founded: 1933 Additional Locations: Princeton, Moorestown, Vineland, N.J.; New York City, …
The pitfalls of not placing special-event coverage, when it’s truly needed and available, can result in catastrophic losses to your insured, and possibly even damage the credibility of your agency and errors and omissions coverage. You might think that an …
