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TDI Clarifies Rules on Voluntary, Informal Work Comp Networks
Mar 2 2006 // The Texas Department of Insurance reported that it has received a number of inquiries from interested parties and legislative offices related to the continued existence of informal or voluntary workers’ compensation...
Legislative Issues to be Discussed at Florida Big ‘I’ FAIA ‘Fly-In’
Mar 2 2006 // Legislation issues affecting insurance agents will be discussed by guest speaker Rep. Dennis A. Ross, D-Lakeland, and other industry leaders during the Annual Legislative “Fly-In” being held March 29 to 30 by...
R&M Reports on U.K. Brokers
Mar 2 2006 // Dublin-based consultants Research and Markets announced that it has added a new title to its offering, “The Future of Brokers in UK Personal Lines Insurance.” “This report examines the future prospects...
Rep. Jindal to Address Big ‘I’ Young Agents and InsurPac
Mar 2 2006 // Rep. Bobby Jindal (R-La.) will speak at a luncheon held by the Independent Insurance Agents & Brokers of America (the Big “I”) during its National Legislative Conference & Convention in April. Rep....
Citizens Bank Selling Insurance Agencies to Hub International
Mar 1 2006 // Citizens Financial Group is selling its considerable insurance agency businesses to Hub International Limited in a deal that includes a strategic alliance between the two for future sales and marketing. Hub will purchase...
Lloyd’s Honors Edwards of HRH, Eyre of Towers Perrin
Mar 1 2006 // Lloyd’s announced that it has honored Garry Edwards of Hilb Rogal & Hobbs as U.S. Surplus Lines Broker of the Year and William H. Eyre, Jr. of Towers Perrin as Reinsurance Broker of the Year, “for their...
Assurex Global Adds Trio of North American Agencies to Group of Partners
Mar 1 2006 // Three North American insurance agencies recently were accepted into the international partnership ranks of Assurex Global, a privately held insurance, risk management and employee benefits brokerage group. The newest...
Survey of Agents Finds No Immediate Crisis in N.Y. Homeowners Market
Feb 28 2006 // The Professional Insurance Agents of New York State Inc. reported that a week-long survey of its members regarding the current conditions of the homeowners market in downstate New York found there is no immediate crisis in...
Ohio Insurance Department Unveils Top 10 Insurance Cases for 2005
Feb 28 2006 // Ohio Department of Insurance Director Ann Womer Benjamin reported the Department’s “Top 10” insurance fraud cases for 2005, which involved a total of more than $5.5 million. The Department reorganized its...
W.Va. Big ‘I’ Hears About Workers’ Comp Status, Disaster Tips
Feb 28 2006 // The status of the Insurance Commission was recently discussed by Commissioner Jane Cline and J. David Daniel, a member of the Big ‘I’ executive committee gave tips about how independent insurance agents can...
N.Y. Homeowners Insurance Market: Strong or Weak?
Feb 28 2006 // New York’s homeowners insurance market is either strong, stable or fragile depending upon whether the speaker is an agent or an insurer. Also, Allstate Insurance Co.’s decision to limit its business in eight...
Broker Lockton’s N.Y. Retail Office to be Run by Former Aon, Willis Execs
Feb 28 2006 // Lockton Companies, Inc., the Kansas City, Mo.-based privately owned insurance broker, has opened a New York retail office, vowing to target complex middle-market clients and take a focused approach towards the Fortune 1000...
Big ‘I’ Summarizes Pending Ga. Bills
Feb 27 2006 // The Independent Insurance Agents of Georgia are keeping track of a number of issues now before the Georgia Legislature. A proposal by Insurance Commissioner John Oxendine to reduce the state’s premium tax has been...
NCOIL Panel Emphasizes Up-to-date Building Codes, Disaster Mitigation
Feb 27 2006 // Sound, up to date and successful building codes are essential for construction, but codes must also be enforced and continuously updated to effectively contribute to disaster mitigation, according to Leonard C. Brevik,...
Capsized N.Y. Tour Boat’s Insurance Broker Focus of 3-State Probe
Feb 26 2006 // Regulators in three states are investigating whether companies in London and Miami sold a fraudulent insurance policy to the owner of a tour boat that capsized on a New York lake and killed 20 elderly tourists, a Detroit...
Scoliosis Treatment Center Owner Charged with Fraud in La.
Feb 24 2006 // Louisiana Attorney General Charles C. Foti, Jr., reported that Arthur Copes, 5710 North Shore Drive, Baton Rouge, La., surrendered to Attorney General Special Agents on 117 counts of insurance fraud for his alleged...
Eight States Targeted For Smart Choice® Expansion
Feb 24 2006 // Greensboro, North Carolina – The Smart Choice® Agents Program, which currently serves more than 2,100 independent agencies in 18 states, has announced plans to expand the program in eight states this year. According...
Former Calif. Life Insurance Agent Convicted for Faulty Notes
Feb 23 2006 // California Insurance Commissioner John Garamendi has announced the conviction of former life insurance agent Bassem Btadini, 51, also known as Bob Btadini. Btadini entered a no contest plea and was convicted of five...
Hurricane Experts: Prepare Now With Backup Systems, Make Sure They Work
Feb 23 2006 // Emergency officials and hurricane experts pointed out essential steps agencies should take to prepare for the hurricane season which begins in 90 days: Have a backup system up and running, and perform regular checks to...
AIIA Supports Alabama Insurance Fraud Bill HB627
Feb 22 2006 // Alabama HB627, defining insurance fraud and making it easier for Insurance Commissioner Walter A. Bell to join in with neighboring states to crack down on fraud, has gained the support of the Alabama Independent Insurance...
