Latest Agencies Headlines
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N.Y. Insurance Community Mourns Passing of Agent Leader Demetriou
Sep 13 2005 // Peter T. Demetriou, president of New Windsor Insurance Agency and first vice president of the Professional Insurance Agents of New York State Inc. died Sunday of a heart attack. He was 55. Demetriou was slated to be...
IIAH to Help With Agency Buddy System for Agents Displaced by Hurricane
Sep 12 2005 // The Independent Insurance Agents of Houston announced that IIAH has been contacted by IIABA about the possibility of setting up an “agency buddy system” with the three state associations hit by Hurricane...
LWCC Says Hotlines Are Open for Injured Workers, Policyholders, Agents and Providers
Sep 12 2005 // Expressing its concern and support for the victims of Hurricane Katrina, Louisiana Workers’ Compensation Corporation (LWCC) said its stands ready to provide assistance to its policy and their injured workers, as well...
PIA National Gives $100,000 to La., Miss., Ala. State Affiliates
Sep 12 2005 // The National Association of Professional Insurance Agents will provide up to $100,000 in assistance to the three PIA state affiliates hit by Hurricane Katrina. Funds will be provided by PIA National to PIA of Louisiana,...
IIATC Helping to Provide School Supplies for Katrina Evacuees
Sep 12 2005 // The Independent Insurance Agents of Tarrant County (Texas) announced it is sponsoring a program to help the young victims of Hurricane Katrina. The association has contacted the Tarrant County Independent School Districts...
Ala. Big ‘I’ Chapter Honored: McCarley Receives National Education Award
Sep 12 2005 // Victor McCarley Sr. executive director of the Alabama Independent Insurance Agents has been presented the L.P. McCord National Education Award for outstanding commitment to education by Thomas Grau, president of the...
Ill. Earns Third Young Agents Award from Big ‘I’
Sep 12 2005 // The Young Agents Committee (YAC) of the Independent Insurance Agents & Brokers of America (the Big “I”) presented its most prestigious annual award to the Young Agents Committee of the Professional...
Minn. Agent Receives Big I’s Top Individual Honor
Sep 12 2005 // Minnesota agent Mike Donohoe received the most distinguished honor the Independent Insurance Agents & Brokers of America (the Big “I”) bestows upon an individual when he was presented with the Woodworth...
Presidents Panel Discusses Industry Trends, Effects of Katrina at Young Agents Conference
Sep 12 2005 // Several insurance industry leaders discussed the effects of Hurricane Katrina and current industry trends, including technology, recruitment efforts and future plans for their companies during a panel at the Independent...
Big ‘I’ CEO Panel Addresses Disaster Preparedness, Future of TRIA
Sep 12 2005 // The insurance industry is hoping that a federal case will be made out of disaster preparedness and response following the devastation of Hurricane Katrina. As their claims adjusters and agents scurried to handle the record...
Gold Seal Unveils Full Product Line at Big ‘I’ Convention
Sep 10 2005 // Gold Seal Risk Management Limited, a risk management and best practices firm serving insurance agents and brokers, is introducing its full line of services for the U.S. and Canadian market at the Big “I”...
Harleysville, Trusted Choice Partner
Sep 9 2005 // Harleysville Insurance, a regional insurance company based in Harleysville, Pa., is the latest company to join the Trusted Choice consumer brand movement. Launched in 2001 by the Independent Insurance Agents & Brokers...
FAIA Dispatching CAT Team on Monday to Mississippi
Sep 9 2005 // A Florida Association of Independent Agents catastrophe team will be dispatched to Mississippi on Monday to assist the Mississippi Association of Independent Agents. FAIA offered assistance to the Mississippi association...
PIA of La. Assisting Katrina Victims with Communications, Other Needs
Sep 9 2005 // The Professional Insurance Agents (PIA) of Louisiana announced it is assisting agents, carriers and policyholders in Louisiana in the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina. One of the biggest challenges right now is...
Alabama Agents in Tuscaloosa, Birmingham Make Red Cross Donations
Sep 8 2005 // Alabama Independent Insurance Agent members have been donating blood and making contributions to relief charities. According to Roy Donaldson, president of the Independent Insurance Agents of Tuscaloosa Inc., its local...
Sept. 20 Ala. Big ‘I’ Golf Tournament to Support PAC
Sep 8 2005 // The Sixth Annual Big I PAC Golf Tournament is scheduled Tuesday, Sept. 20 at the Prattville Country Club in Prattvile, Ala. The purpose of this fun tournament is to raise money for AIIA’s political action committee....
Insurex Announces Additional 15% Decrease in Workers’ Comp Rates
Sep 8 2005 // Insurex, a San Diego-based insurance brokerage, announces an additional 15.0 percent rate reduction on California workers’ compensation insurance effective Oct. 1, 2005 for affiliate agencies. The rate reductions are...
State Farm Processing Over 200,000 Katrina Claims
Sep 8 2005 // State Farm, the largest insurer of homes and cars in the Gulf States, is servicing more than 223,000 property claims in Alabama, Louisiana, Mississippi and Florida in the wake of Hurricane Katrina. The number is expected...
N.Y. Court Awards No-Fault Damages Despite Late Notice to Insurer
Sep 7 2005 // A New York trial judge has dealt a blow to New York State’s timely insurance no-fault auto insurance notice requirement, under which insurers can deny coverage if a claim is not filed within a set period. Following a...
Mercury Insurance Named Texas Insurance Company of the Year
Sep 7 2005 // Mercury Insurance Group has been named “Texas Insurance Company of the Year” by the Texas Insurance Professionals, the Texas affiliate of PIA National. The award was announced at their Annual Meeting, held...
