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CDI Updates Agent/Broker License
Jun 13 2002 // The California Department of Insurance recently announced that they have updated the look for licenses issued to insurance agents and brokers doing business in California. The design was based on feedback the CDI received...
Agency Workflow Time Study Uncovers Threats, Opportunities
Jun 12 2002 // Independent agents and customer service representatives are in a position to dedicate many more hours a week marketing new business, servicing accounts and building relationships. But they’re hampered by multiple...
SAFECO Exhibits ESP™ in New Approach for Business Insurance
Jun 12 2002 // Seattle-based SAFECO has introduced its comprehensive plan for changing the way its business insurance is purchased, sold and serviced. The efficient service and pricing system—known as ESP—will deliver greater...
IIABA Member Earns S.D. Republican Gubernatorial Nomination
Jun 10 2002 // Mike Rounds, a Pierre, South Dakota-based independent insurance agent, advanced to that state’s 2002 gubernatorial general election when he ousted two heavily financed Republican opponents in the primary runoff...
IBA West Responds To Commissioner, Protects Role of Broker in Workers’ Comp.
Jun 10 2002 // IBA WEST has responded to a letter sent to the State Compensation Insurance Fund (SCIF) by California Insurance Commissioner Harry Low in the week saying the insurance regulator’s actions could send the state’s...
Superior Access Unveils Wholesaler Comparative Auto and Home Insurance Quoting
Jun 10 2002 // California-based Superior Access Insurance Services Inc. has unveiled a new online comparative quoting and application feature for 5,300 of its 8,000 appointed agents writing home and auto insurance in...
Insurers & Contractors Trying to Nail DownProper Coverage
Jun 10 2002 // If you’re placing coverage for contractors, there are three factors that determine what obstacles you will encounter: location, location, location. The real question is whether it will stay that way or whether...
Coverage Already in Place Can Help Protect Travel Plans
Jun 10 2002 // Ahh, summer—vacations to the coast or the mountains, cruises to Alaska, treks to far-off, exotic lands. Even if you’re not treating yourself or your family to a once-in-a-lifetime vacation this year, some of your...
SHIELDS, BARNES FEATURED AT IIABA
Jun 10 2002 // National political columnist Mark Shields and Weekly Standard editor Fred Barnes will be featured commentators during a political roundtable at the Independent Insurance Agents & Brokers of America’s (IIABA)...
IIAT’s Stromberger Plans to Gather no Moss
Jun 10 2002 // Upon his retirement as the executive director of the Independent Insurance Agents of Texas later this summer, Ernie Stromberger has no intention of resting long enough to gather any moss. Instead, travel, time with family...
Insurers & Contractors Trying to Nail Down Proper Coverage
Jun 10 2002 // If you’re placing coverage for a client who is a contractor, there are three factors that determine what obstacles you will encounter: location, location, location. The real question, however, is whether it will stay...
Who’s Who Across Texas, Local Associations at Work
Jun 10 2002 // Here’s what some of the local Big “I” chapters have been doing over the past year: AMARILLO President: Todd D. Gower Vice President: Ronnie Hudson Secretary-Treasurer: Steve Lapp Executive Secretary: Val...
Goodbyes, New Directions and Thank Yous
Jun 10 2002 // It’s goodbye time. After 20 years at the helm of IIAT, and 62 years on this planet, it’s time for me to head in a new direction. But first, I hope you’ll permit me a few musings. I leave this job with the...
ProLeads(SM)
Jun 10 2002 // Progressive Insurance has made available enhanced referrals program for independent agents, ProLeads. According to the company, agents have sold nearly 25,000 new policies using sales leads from the program. Launched in...
Ind. to Hold Public Hearings on Agent CE, Credit Scoring
Jun 7 2002 // The Indiana Department of Insurance will hold back-to-back public hearings on two proposed rules on June 13. At 10:00 a.m. the department will hold a hearing on a proposed amendment to 760 IAC 1-50 regarding insurance...
Infinity Insurance Group adds WorldCom to
Jun 7 2002 // Infinity Insurance Group has added its newest feature of its Providing Agents Service and Support (PASS) program, its association with the premier global data, Internet, and network services provider, WorldCom. The new...
CCBsure Unveils New Web site
Jun 6 2002 // ISG International, Inc., the managing general agency for the CCBsure® insurance program for information technology businesses, has launched its enhanced Web site at http://www.ccbsure.com. The new site serves four primary...
IIABA Asks Remaining States to Adopt Producer Licensing Reforms
Jun 4 2002 // With the signing of insurance producer licensing reform legislation by Tennessee Gov. Don Sundquist and the adoption of a similar proposal by the South Carolina legislature last week, a super-majority of 46 states have...
Aon Expects Spin-off after June 30
Jun 3 2002 // Aon Corporation says the spin-off of Combined Specialty Group, Inc. (CSG) is now expected to be completed after June 30. Steps necessary to complete the spin-off continue to be taken and the spin-off will be accomplished...
Brokers and Agents Meet at Annual San Diego
May 29 2002 // “Terrorism isn’t just simply killing people or injuring people… it’s creating chaos,” said Bob Captain of Barney & Barney. Captain discussed terrorism and how it has and will continue to...
