Be a Casual Specialist Instead of a ‘Sell Everything’ Generalist September 19, 2011 By Alan L. Shulman Six Informal Ways to Target Commercial Lines There are still plenty of generalist insurance agencies around. These overly polite offices...
Court Tosses Virginia Challenge to Healthcare Law September 19, 2011 By Jeremy Pelofsky A U.S. appeals court handed President Barack Obama a victory for his signature healthcare law on Sept. 8, ruling against...
Business Moves September 19, 2011 OneBeacon, Interboro OneBeacon Insurance Group said it is selling its high risk personal auto insurance business, AutoOne, to Interboro Holdings...
Enhanced Technology, Workflows Contribute to Workplace Satisfaction September 19, 2011 By Jeff Yates Over the years, I’ve engaged with thousands of independent insurance agents and brokers. Today, my work centers on enhanced technology...
Customer Satisfaction with Home Insurers Improves, Says J.D. Powers September 19, 2011 Customer satisfaction with homeowners insurance companies this year is up from 2010, but still remains below levels achieved in 2009....
N.Y. Agents Appeal Compensation Disclosure Ruling September 19, 2011 Two agent groups in New York have filed a formal appeal of a trial court ruling that upheld a controversial...
Insurers Try to Revive 9/11 Suit Against Saudis September 19, 2011 By Maryclaire Dale Insurers that paid out millions after the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks are trying to revive a lawsuit that accuses Saudi...
Washington Prepares for Workers’ Comp Rate Increase September 19, 2011 A workers’ compensation rate increase may be in store for Washington for 2012. A final decision is expecetd in December....
Washington Couple Settles Oregon ‘Treesort’ Claim September 19, 2011 A Washington state couple has settled a lawsuit against Josephine County for $1.2 million after they were injured in a...
People September 19, 2011 TDECU Insurance Agency LLC in Lake Jackson, Texas, added Wesley “Wes” Wolff as president. He brings more than 30 years...