Operations News

Abram Interstate Offers a New Market for Electricians

Abram Interstate Insurance Services Inc. in Rocklin, Calif., is offering a new program for electricians. Custom tailored coverage for residential and commercial projects is available. ACORD 125, 126, and a contractor’s supplement are required for a quotation. Occurrence form is …

Conf. Board Urges Tech Transfer to Reduce Greenhouse Gasses

In a new report the Conference Board, a non-profit, business research organization, has concluded “restrictions on greenhouse gas emissions (GHG) are not feasible without significant productivity growth and a transfer of technologies from advanced to emerging economies.” The analysis appears …

Selective Insurance Appoints Slader, White

Selective Insurance Co. announced that Laurie A. Slader has been appointed assistant vice president for actuarial reserving and Jacqueline B. White is now assistant vice president, commercial small business leader. Slader joined New Jersey-based Selective in January 2006 as an …

Texas Work Comp Division Encourages Crane Safety in Wake of Accidents

Recent construction crane accidents causing injuries and accidents in Texas and elsewhere have prompted the Texas Department of Insurance to urge employers and employees to use safety precautions when operating cranes. In July, four Texas workers were killed and seven …

Universal North America To Offer Homeowners Insurance in Hawaii

Hawaii Insurance Commissioner J.P. Schmidt announced a new insurance option for homeowners; effective Sept. 22, 2008, Universal North America Insurance Co. will offer homeowners (including hurricane option), dwelling, fire, and flood policies in the state, with automobile coverage expected to …

People

Aon Corporation recently announced that Karen Reutter has joined Aon Construction Services Group in a newly created position of senior vice president. Based in Minneapolis, Reutter is one of a number of strategic hires employed by Aon Construction Services Group …

Eight Reasons Agencies Need a Strong Database Effort

A solid, up-to-date, well-managed database is the No. 1 factor in stimulating and maintaining business growth. The word “marketing” may conjure up images of the fast-paced world of television advertising, a piece of direct mail that catches your attention, an …

Bird Prepares to Land After 20 Year Flight with North Carolina Big ‘I’ Agents

Retiring Leader Sees Agency Management Education Program at Appalachian State as Top Achievement After 20 years as an advocate for independent agents, Bob Bird, chief executive officer of the Independent Insurance Agents of North Carolina, is stepping down. During this …

Managing and Using Information to Grow an Agency

Eight Good Reasons to Get Your Database Efforts Underway The word “marketing” may conjure up images of the fast-paced world of television advertising, a piece of direct mail that catches your attention, an interactive e-mail β€” even talk of demographics …

Business Moves

Apex Global, Benefit Partners Apex Global Partners Inc. acquired Benefit Partners and subsidiaries BP Life and Health Insurance Agency, Benefit Partners Financial Services, BP Risk Partners Insurance Agency and Benesystems. Apex Global said Benefit Partners and its subsidiaries together comprise …