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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...
Protect Your Customers from Watered-DownPWC Coverage
May 27 2002 // The United States boasts nearly 51 million acres of lakes, 633,000 miles of rivers and 88,600 miles of coastal shoreline. So, it’s little wonder that water recreation is a popular summer pastime. In recent years,...
Watch the Skies, Weather Still Causing Trouble for Homeowners Markets
May 27 2002 // For the past year, while the Texas homeowners insurance market reeled from the effects of mold claims on premium (and still does), homeowners markets in other states have begun bracing themselves for similar nightmare...
Your Customers Want You to Succeed
May 27 2002 // Relationship management certainly isn’t new. Most agencies feel committed to their customers and believe that building and managing relationships is also a great strength of the agency. That said, how many agencies...
George Hogue: Perfect for the Job
May 27 2002 // We tried to get George Hogue to come to the IIAT convention in June so we could give him a plaque and a round of applause, but he won’t be there. He made other plans. And besides, he doesn’t like to call...
IIAT to Hold its 105th
May 27 2002 // The Independent Insurance Agents of Texas’ annual convention will be held June 13-14 at the Westin Galleria Hotel in Houston. IIAT promises a jam-packed two days of continuing education workshops, one-on-one...
George Hogue: Perfect for the Job
May 27 2002 // We tried to get George Hogue to come to the IIAT convention in June so we could give him a plaque and a round of applause, but he won’t be there. He made other plans. And besides, he doesn’t like to call...
Shields, Barnes Featured Commentators at IIABA
May 23 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)...
Lloyd’s, London Brokers Set Up Benchmark Program
May 22 2002 // Lloyd’s and the London Market Insurance Brokers’ Committee (LMBC) announced that they have jointly established a new benchmarking program for the London Insurance Market. The program will allow insurers and...
IIABA Creates Diversity Task Force
May 22 2002 // Seeking to build on the successful foundation laid by its Multicultural Agents Forum series, the Independent Insurance Agents & Brokers of America (IIABA) has established a Diversity Task Force, charging it with...
Hartford Partners with IVANS, HNC, and Access CoverageCorp
May 22 2002 // The Hartford Financial Services Group announced a series of new initiatives that enable agents to do business with the insurer using processes that meet their agency’s specific needs. The initiatives involve...
Travelers Advances with Real-Time Transactions
May 22 2002 // Travelers unveiled two advancements for real-time transactions based on the ACORD XML standard. The company announced that it is in production with a real-time single-entry, multiple-company interface (SEMCI) capability...
