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New rules mean bytes could produce a big bite
Dec 24 2006 // Insurance agents want to avoid litigation, but it is not always possible. When agents become involved in litigation in federal court, it is important for agents and their attorneys to understand the new Federal Rules of...
10 Calif. agents may get more calls from uninsured motorists
Dec 24 2006 // State issuing record number of registration suspension notices 10 Nevada proposes workers’ comp loss cost rate increase Inflationary pressures moving prices upward 11 Hawaii issues captive license to MHC...
Insurers, agents worry Conn. coastal rules could make matters worse
Dec 24 2006 // News Currents Insurers aren’t happy and agents are worried about new restrictions on coastal property underwriting being imposed by Connecticut Insurance Commissioner Susan Cogswell in a reversal of her previous...
2006 New Markets Report
Dec 24 2006 // E&O, Professional/Management Liability New P/C Insurance Agents’ E&O Rockwood Programs partnered with certain underwriters at Lloyd’s of London to offer professional liability coverage specifically...
Rating commission also denies rate hikes for La. Citizens
Dec 24 2006 // 10 No rule change for Allstate in La. 11 ID theft warning in Okla. AG cites scam targeting customers of Ketchum bank 11 Agents selling federal flood policies must have training Ark. reminds producers of their...
2006:a big year for P&C buyers and sellers of all shapes and sizes
Dec 24 2006 // JANUARY Hallmark Acquires Fort Worth, Texas-based Hallmark Financial Services Inc. has completed its acquisition of Aerospace Holdings LLC, which markets general aviation insurance products. Hallmark underwrites...
California agents may get more calls from uninsured motorists
Dec 24 2006 // Insurance agents who sell personal lines in California might be getting more calls than usual from consumers seeking auto insurance, now that the state is cracking down on uninsured motorists. Following legislation SB1500,...
New rules mean bytes of electronically stored info could have big bite
Dec 24 2006 // Insurance agents want to avoid litigation, but it is not always possible. When agents become involved in litigation in federal court, it is important for agents and their attorneys to understand the new Federal Rules of...
Latin American Agents Association Installs New Officers
Dec 21 2006 // The Latin American Agents Association installed its 2007 Board of Directors and officers at its Holiday Gala in December. For 2007, new officers will be: President Gustavo Contreras from Golden Financial Insurance Agency...
Networked Insurance Agents Appoints Hicks to Territorial Sales VP
Dec 21 2006 // Grass Valley, Calif.-based Networked Insurance Agents has appointed Cheryl Hicks territorial sales vice president in California’s northern central valley. Hicks started in the insurance industry as a rater for...
Report Hits Virginia Government’s Data Security Efforts
Dec 20 2006 // A majority of state government agenciesin Virginia are doing an unacceptable job of protecting information like Social Security and credit card numbers, driving records and medical information, according to a state...
Northeast Wholesaler Jimcor Expands with Purchase of Pa. Broker Federico
Dec 20 2006 // Northeast wholesale broker Jimcor Agencies has acquired Federico & Associates, a regional wholesaler based out of Lansdowne, Pa. Terms of the agreement have not been disclosed. Headquartered in Montvale, N.J., Jimcor...
Latin American Agents Association Names Valor Award Winners
Dec 19 2006 // The Latin American Agents Association named its Valor Award winners at its Holiday Gala. Valor Award recipients are said to exhibit the highest levels of professionalism and dedication, and were selected by LAAA members...
USRisk Brokers Relocates Irvine Office
Dec 19 2006 // USRisk Brokers has relocated to a larger office in Irvine. The previous location was 2600 Michelson. The new address is: USRisk Brokers 18300 Von Karman, Suite 850 Irvine, CA 92612 949-863-0020 or toll-free 800-856-7025...
Acordia Disputes Charges by Attorneys General in N.Y., Conn., Ill.
Dec 19 2006 // Acordia Inc., an insurance brokerage owned by Wells Fargo & Co., said it will vigorously defend against allegations brought by the attorneys’ general of New York, Connecticut and Illinois. “Contingent...
Iowa Hawkeye-Security Insurance Expands Agent Network in Mo.
Dec 15 2006 // Hawkeye-Security Insurance, a member of Liberty Mutual Group, recently announced the recent appointment of six new agencies to its group of independent agents in Missouri. The following appointments broaden...
California Agents May Get More Calls From Uninsured Motorists
Dec 14 2006 // Insurance agents who sell personal lines in California might be getting more calls than usual from consumers seeking auto insurance, now that the state is cracking down on uninsured motorists. Following legislation SB1500,...
Hagerty Launches Electronic Policy Delivery System
Dec 14 2006 // Traverse City, Mich.-based Hagerty introduced an electronic policy delivery (EPD) program that will provide immediate customer policy information to agents. The e-mail system will inform agents of the customer’s name...
Calif. Reaches Settlement with Prudential To End Payment of Undisclosed Commissions
Dec 13 2006 // California Insurance Commissioner John Garamendi on Tuesday announced that Prudential Insurance Co. of America agreed to settle its dispute with the division over alleged abusive practices. As part of the agreement,...
Nielson Named Executive Director of California Agents Alliance
Dec 13 2006 // The Alliance of Insurance Agents and Brokers has appointed David G. Nielson its new executive director. A former Alliance Board of Directors president, Nielson left an indelible legacy with the association. During his...
