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All the headlines from our Agencies Topic Page, ordered by recency.
Record Young Agent Attendance Expected for IIAA National Legislative Conference
Mar 26 2002 // A record turnout is expected for young agents attending the 26th Annual Independent Insurance Agents of America’s (IIAA) National Legislative Conference, April 10-12 at The Capital Hilton in downtown Washington,...
Real Estate Agents E&O
Mar 25 2002 // Nuts & Bolts: Cascade/Amstar has available a program for Real Estate Agents E&O. Endorsements – Sellers’ E&O Coverage, Construction/Development Coverage, Escrow Agents Coverage, Mortgage...
Using Technology and Understanding Technology are 2 Different Things
Mar 25 2002 // Have you read an article or brochure lately about insurance technology and came away overwhelmed by the fact that you don’t understand XML, SPX, .NET and SOAP? Don’t let it bother you. As an agent, you should...
The Real Truth About Credit Scoring
Mar 25 2002 // The insurance industry would like the public to believe they have found the holy grail of underwriting: credit scores. Since they now have this vehicle to make sure that only good drivers get good rates and bad ones pay...
FORMER FLA. AGENT SENTENCED
Mar 25 2002 // Former Monroe County insurance agent Charles Cafiero was sentenced to six years in prison after pleading to charges he allegedly defrauded businesses in the Florida Keys, leaving customers without insurance months before...
New PIACT Pres. Pascarella Stresses Need to Embrace Change
Mar 22 2002 // James Pascarella, the incoming President of the the Professional Insurance Agents of Connecticut (PIACT) told an audience of more than 350 industry representatives that embracing change is essential to remaining stable and...
IIAA Hails Passage of Class Action Reform Measure
Mar 21 2002 // Independent agents and brokers believe a class action reform bill approved by the House last week will help return a sense of normalcy to interstate class-status lawsuits and protect the rights of consumers and defendants,...
IBSi Unveils System for Brokers
Mar 21 2002 // IBSi has unveiled a new program to help insurance brokers deliver turnkey voluntary benefits programs to employers of all sizes. The Secure Choice Benefit System provides brokers with a proven track for voluntary sales...
CPIA Society Names Selective Insurance its “Company Partner of the Year”
Mar 18 2002 // The Certified Professional Insurance Agents (CPIA) Society has recognized Selective Insurance Group, Inc., as its 2002 “Company Partner of the Year.” Selective was honored for its agent focused “One...
PA Agents Associations to Merge
Mar 15 2002 // The Independent Agents Association of Pennsylvania (IIAP) and the Professional Insurance Agents Association (PIA) have agreed to merge their Pennsylvania memberships “to better serve independent property and casualty...
Agencies Chosen as General Casualty Premier Partners
Mar 15 2002 // Wisconsin-based General Casualty Insurance Companies recently chose 92 insurance agencies to become part of its elite group of top-performing independent agencies known as Premier Partners. Qualification is based on an...
Three Insurers Join Trusted Choice National Branding Initiative
Mar 15 2002 // Ohio-based Central Insurance Companies, California Insurance Group and Cascade National Insurance, all regional insurance providers, are the newest company partners for Trusted ChoiceSM—the Independent Insurance...
Gallagher Acquires Conn., NJ Brokers
Mar 14 2002 // International broker and risk manager Arthur J. Gallagher & Co. announced that it has completed the acquisition of Life Plans Unlimited, Inc. of Fairfield, Connecticut and Tom Sherwin Insurance Agency of Haddonfield,...
OPTIS Partners Formed to Help Agencies and Insurers Optimize Performance and Financial Results
Mar 12 2002 // OPTIS Partners, LLC, a consulting firm that works with agencies, brokers and insurers to optimize performance and financial results, has been formed by four of the industry’s most experienced senior...
Web Enables Agents to Cut Processing Time for Small Business Accounts
Mar 11 2002 // When the prospect of selling insurance over the Internet first reared its head, one of the initial impressions it left was that it posed a threat to independent insurance agents and brokers. Futurists proclaimed a new...
Revolution or Evolution’ The Internet Goes Mainstream
Mar 11 2002 // The insurance industry is notoriously reluctant to change. So it was little surprise that the Internet—a tool that has the power to introduce cost-saving efficiencies into the insurance process for carriers and agents...
Revolution or Evolution’ The Internet Goes Mainstream
Mar 11 2002 // At last, the gap between potential and reality is shrinking as agents explore their online options. The insurance industry is notoriously reluctant to change. So it was little surprise that the Internet—a tool that has...
ASP-hosted Technology-Trend or Fad’
Mar 11 2002 // Many vendors now offer agency management systems via ASP (Application Service Provider). The ASP model moves the agency database and management system software from the agency to a data center, and agency personnel access...
Revolution or Evolution’ The Internet Goes Mainstream
Mar 11 2002 // At last, the gap between potential and reality is shrinking as agents explore their online options. The insurance industry is notoriously reluctant to change. So it was little surprise that the Internet—a tool that has...
Global-Reinsurance Industry Foresees Growth in Online Services
Mar 11 2002 // If anyone needs proof that the Internet is no longer a curiosity, the reinsurance industry is a good place to start looking. Reinsurance companies aren’t generally known for the rapidity with which they adopt...
