Latest Independent Agencies Headlines
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Big ‘I’ Agents Name Georgia’s Kingston Top Legislator
May 8 2006 // The Independent Insurance Agents & Brokers of America (the Big “I”) has presented the Gerald Solomon-Legislator of the Year Award to U.S. Rep. Jack Kingston (R-Ga.) for his efforts in Congress on a number...
Flood Insurance Class Slated May 17 by Dade County, Fla. Big ‘I’
May 3 2006 // “The Reality of Flood Insurance,” a three-hour continuing education course, will be presented by Shawn Tinsley during a three-hour continuing education curse sponsored on May 17 by the Independent Insurance...
Ga. Rep. Kingston Honored as ‘Legislator of the Year’
May 2 2006 // U.S. Rep. Jack Kingston (R-Ga.) was honored with the Gerald Solomon-Legislator of the Year Award for his efforts in Congress on a number of important insurance issues during the Big ‘I’ National Legislative...
Rayburn to Discuss Legislative Changes at Dade County Big ‘I’ Meeting
May 2 2006 // Florida’s 2006 legislative sessions and new updates and changes that will affect insurance agencies will be discussed by Keri Rayburn, Independent Insurance Agents of Dade County legislative consultant, during the...
N.C. ‘Young Agents’ Meet Congressional Leaders in Washington
May 2 2006 // Members of the Independent Insurance Agents of North Carolina traveled to Washington, DC last week for the Independent Insurance Agents and Brokers of America’s April 26 to 28 National Legislative Conference. The...
Wilson Honored with Big I Woodworth Award
May 2 2006 // David F. “Bud” Wilson has been awarded the most distinguished honor the Independent Insurance Agents & Brokers of America (the Big “I”) bestows upon an individual. He was presented with the...
Hamman-Miller-Beauchamp-Deeble Inc. Mourns Passing of Harlan Miller Jr.
Apr 18 2006 // E. H. “Harlan” Miller Jr. of Long Beach, Calif., has died. He was chairman of the board of Hamman-Miller-Beauchamp-Deeble Inc. “Harlan was an incredible contributor to the industry and his...
N.C. Agents Invite Young Golfers to Play in Qualifying Tournaments
Apr 18 2006 // The Independent Insurance Agents of North Carolina will sponsor qualifying tournaments for the annual Trusted Choice Big I Junior Classic (Big I) national finals. The tournament is open to local junior golfers, 18 and...
Dade County Agents Sponsoring Flood Insurance Course
Apr 17 2006 // The Independent Insurance Agents of Dade County will sponsor a three-hour continuing education course on “The Reality of Flood Insurance,” May 17 at the Sheraton Miami Mart Hotel in Miami. Instructor Shawn...
Technology
Apr 17 2006 // Given the pace of today’s technological developments, it is often difficult for agency principals to know where to get the most bang for their buck. As most agency principals know, it is important to take a strategic...
News Currents
Apr 17 2006 // AG McMaster appeals to S.C. Big ‘I’ members to help fight fraud Law enforcement has its hands full, AG asks agents to help provide evidence An appeal for independent insurance agencies to help law enforcement...
Closer Look: Insurance Associations
Apr 17 2006 // Editor’s note: This is the second article in a series on Western insurance associations. Part I of this article appeared in the April 3, 2006, western region publication beginning on page 47. As people migrate to the...
Technology
Apr 17 2006 // Given the pace of today’s technological developments, it is often difficult for agency principals to know where to get the most bang for their buck. As most agency principals know, it is important to take a strategic...
Head of Progressive’s Drive Brand Resigns, Effective in May
Apr 9 2006 // The man behind the wheel of Progressive Insurance’s independent agency brand, Drive Insurance, has resigned. The Progressive Corporation in Mayfield, Ohio announced on April 7th that it had accepted the resignation...
WHO TO CALL?
Apr 3 2006 // Multi-State Agencies IBA West (Alaska, California, Oregon, Washington). Web site: www.iba west.com PIA West (Alaska, Arizona, California, Idaho, Montana, Nevada, New Mexico, Oregon, Washington). Phone: (888)...
Western insurance associations: How the West is run
Apr 3 2006 // Editor’s note:This is the first article in a series on Western insurance associations. Part II of this article will appear in a future issue. As people migrate to the West to enjoy the weather and opportunities for...
Closer Look: Insurance Associations
Apr 3 2006 // Editor’s note: This is the first article in a series on Western insurance associations. Part II of this article will appear in a future issue. As people migrate to the West to enjoy the weather and opportunities for...
S.C. Attorney General Asks Big ‘I’ Members: ‘Help Fight Fraud’
Mar 23 2006 // An appeal for independent insurance agencies to assist South Carolina’s law enforcement agencies to document and report information on insurance fraud was voiced by Attorney General Henry McMaster during the March...
The Independent Insurance Agents and Brokers of Orange County’s Ed-Day
Mar 22 2006 // The Independent Insurance Agents and Brokers of Orange County first annual “Ed” Day is going to be held Wednesday, April 19, 2006 at the Tustin Banquet Center in Tustin, Calif. The cost is $35 for members and...
Independent Agents Grew Market Share by $12 Billion in 2004
Mar 20 2006 // In 2004, the property-casualty market grew to $457.68 billion in direct written premium, with the overall market increasing by $20.69 billion. During this time, the independent agency system amassed a nearly $12 billion...
