November 15, 2005
The Independent Insurance Agents & Brokers of America (the Big “I”) said it strongly supports H.R. 4314, the Terrorism Risk Insurance Revision Act, introduced late Monday by Subcommittee Chairman Richard Baker (R-La.). A new backstop is needed to help insure …
November 3, 2005
Gen. Colin Powell, USA (Ret.), will be the keynote speaker at the 2006 Big “I” National Legislative Conference & Convention. Gen. Powell is scheduled to speak April 28, 2006 at the event’s closing general session. His speech will focus on …
November 2, 2005
Rep. Michael G. Oxley (R-Ohio), Chairman of the U.S. House Financial Services Committee announced yesterday that he will not seek re-election in 2006. Oxley will retire from Congress at the end of his current term, completing 25 years of service …
October 17, 2005
Katrina Churns in $34.4B in Losses: Hurricane Katrina is expected to cost U.S. property/casualty insurers an estimated $34.4 billion in insured property losses, making it the costliest U.S. catastrophe ever, according to preliminary estimates by ISO’s Property Claim Services unit. …
October 17, 2005
Katrina Churns in $34.4B in Losses: Hurricane Katrina is expected to cost U.S. property/casualty insurers an estimated $34.4 billion in insured property losses, making it the costliest U.S. catastrophe ever, according to preliminary estimates by ISO’s Property Claim Services unit. …
October 3, 2005
Industry pundits have praised today’s insurance chief executive officers as better informed and more disciplined than their peers of the past. The next few months may put that notion to the test as these leaders are forced to respond to …
October 3, 2005
But SOX May Be What Really Keeps Them Focused on Financial Strength Industry pundits have praised today’s insurance chief executive officers as better informed and more disciplined than their peers of the past. The next few months may put that …
September 25, 2005
The national board of the Independent Insurance Agents & Brokers of America (IIABA) has adopted a new policy on producer compensation disclosure by carriers. The policy seeks to avoid disparate and conflicting company requirements, and to encourage carriers to consult …
September 6, 2005
Massachusetts insurance agents are taking the call to aid victims of hurricane Katrina seriously. The Massachusetts Association of Insurance Agents is sending a $20,000 check to the Big ‘I’ Katrina Relief Fund established just last week by its national organization, …
September 2, 2005
The Independent Insurance Agents & Brokers of America (IIABA) has established the Big “I” Katrina Relief Fund, in order to assist those whose lives have been tragically altered by Hurricane Katrina and its aftermath, announced Big “I” CEO Robert Rusbuldt. …