SilverPlume, a property and casualty insurance industry’s provider of electronic insurance and risk reference material, has launched Sage Benefits & HR, a subscription-based, online library and reference center used by employee benefit brokers to add value for their employer clients. …
More than 12,000 Missouri families saw health insurance on their children lapse this week when they failed to pay new premiums required by the state’s Children’s Health Insurance Program. The new premiums, which range from $24 to $109 a month …
The Louisiana Department of Labor reported that Sabine and St. Landry parishes have been added to the list of parishes whose residents and employees are eligible for Disaster Unemployment Assistance (DUA). The parishes of Cameron, Calcasieu, Beauregard, Vermilion, Jefferson Davis, …
Dallas-based McQueary Henry Bowles Troy LLP announced today that its fifth annual charity golf tournament raised approximately $45,000 for The Trains at Northpark, benefiting the Ronald McDonald House of Dallas and Bryan’s House. The golf tournament was held at Stonebriar …
Austin-based Combined Agents of America, LLC reported that Gayle Gray, vice president of CAA member First Southwest Insurance Agency, was recognized as the 2005 ATHENA Award recipient for Abilene, Texas. The international ATHENA Award program recognizes individuals who have opened …
The National Alliance Research Academy announced it has published a new book to help producers improve their sales results. Street Smart Selling: Beliefs, Strategies, and Management Ideas of Successful Insurance Professionals offers practical sales tips and strategies for producers with …
With more than a month left in the hurricane season, folks in Florida shouldn’t be surprised that someone is once again knocking on their door. Tropical Storm Tammy gained formation Wednesday off Florida’s east coast, moving forecasters to issue warnings …
The world’s second largest insurance broker reported on Wednesday that it will eliminate some 750 jobs at its British operations as part of a company-wide cost-cutting effort, according to Reuters. Aon Corp. reported that its specialty unit, which places risks …
Consumers who file complaints with the Missouri Department of Insurance about their insurance company are choosing to keep their personal information confidential, according to the department’s statistics tabulated during September. Of the 377 complaints filed with the department in September, …
In anticipation of the Oct. 7, National Symposium on the Future of Terrorism Risk Insurance, Aon said Wednesday that the private insurance market cannot operate without some form of public backstop against catastrophic terrorism losses. According to the company, the …
