Oswald Cos., Poyle Associates Cleveland-based Oswald Companies acquired Poyle Associates, located in the Detroit suburbs. The Cleveland-based risk expert and insurance brokerage will now serve Michigan markets as Oswald Poyle Associates. “We appreciate Poyle Associates history of client commitment and …
When building or remodeling a house, homeowners often will turn to their construction manager to assist in overseeing building, recommending and selecting bidders, and securing permits. The construction manager will likely be faced with a multitude of tasks. And for …
With more than 30 million Americans expected to hit the road this Memorial Day weekend Traverse City, Mich.-based the Hagerty Collector Network surveyed thousands of members nationwide to uncover America’s “Top 10 Driving Pet Peeves.” The results from Hagerty’s survey …
Ominous Trend: Growth of municipal accident response fees Across the country and in most Midwestern states, insurance companies are facing the growing phenomenon of cash-strapped municipalities billing insurers for police or fire responses to auto accidents, no matter how minor. …
The cost of auto insurance is expected to rise by just 0.5 percent in 2006, the smallest increase in six years, reports the Insurance Information Institute. A declining number of auto accidents, safer cars and fraud-fighting efforts are some forces …
There are 6 steps: 1 — Application/Survey 2 — Confidentiality/Evaluation Waiver 3 — On-site Evaluation/Consultation 4 — Evaluation/Consultation Recommendation 5 — Best Practice Committee Review 6 — TMPAA Designation Only the program business functions of agencies are to be evaluated …
What managing general agent or program administrator hasn’t wondered whether his operation is as efficient, professional and profitable as it could be, whether it conforms to the best practices among fellow managing general agents and program administrators? Now there’s a …
Thanks to numerous avian flu articles, books, and even a television movie, the effects of a pandemic outbreak on the insurance industry have not gone unnoticed. However, while there is apparent agreement that there would be serious ramifications for the …
Strong capitalization, sound risk management and efficient global risk sharing enabled the U.S. property/casualty insurance industry to withstand record-setting catastrophe losses in 2005, according to Frank J. Coyne, chairman, president and CEO of ISO. Coyne also cautioned the industry to …
Most small to medium-sized commercial insureds are educated only in how to shop for the lowest possible premium. Very few are schooled in the everyday nuances of managing their firm’s insurance program. This is understandable, because once a producer gets …
