Micro Lending in the U.S. December 1, 2014 While microfinance is largely associated with developing nations, microfinance in the United States has been around since the 1980s, according...
People – South Central December 1, 2014 The Texas Surplus Lines Association Inc. elected Penny Restrepo president of the organization for the coming year, along with other...
Texas Agent Group Acquires LevelFirst, Forms IIAT Services MGA December 1, 2014 The Independent Insurance Agents of Texas (IIAT) announced it is continuing its tradition of providing insurance markets for small independent...
Texas Windstorm Insurer Launches Depopulation Portal December 1, 2014 By Stephanie K. Jones The Texas Windstorm Insurance Association (TWIA) has initiated a process whereby interested insurance companies may access information on TWIA insured...
Removing Barriers to More Private Flood Insurance December 1, 2014 By Andrew G. Simpson A House Financial Services subcommittee recently held hearing to focus attention on legislation sponsored by two Florida representatives who want...
People – Southeast December 1, 2014 Aubie W. Knight has officially assumed the position of chief executive officer of the Independent Insurance Agents of North Carolina...
Ride, Home-Sharing Regulation Debate Reaches North Carolina December 1, 2014 By Jonathan Drew North Carolina lawmakers heard arguments recently for and against increasing regulation of digital services that allow people to sell car...
Kansas Agents See Increased Demand for Earthquake Insurance December 1, 2014 Kansas insurance agencies say they’ve been flooded with queries about earthquake coverage after a 4.8 magnitude temblor struck near Conway...
People – Midwest December 1, 2014 Nebraska Gov.-Elect Pete Ricketts announced he will retain Bruce Ramge as director of the Nebraska Department of Insurance. Ramge joined...
Erie Insurance Introduces Auto Rideshare Cover in Indiana, Illinois December 1, 2014 Erie Insurance announced it has launched auto insurance coverage to protect drivers who use ridesharing services like Uber and Lyft...