Latest Leadership Headlines
All the headlines from our Leadership Topic Page, ordered by recency.
Insurance Professionals of Shreveport/Bossier Installs Leaders
Jul 31 2009 // The Insurance Professionals of Shreveport/Bossier (Louisiana), a chapter of the National Association of Insurance Women, International, has installed the following officers for the 2009-2010 term: Jan Edwards, senior...
Holburn Moves Minnesota Office, Names New Leader in Kansas City
Jul 27 2009 // Holborn Corporation, an independent provider of reinsurance brokerage services, has moved its Minnesota operations to new facilities and added two new staff members in the Midwest. Under the continued leadership of senior...
California Leaders Agree on Budget
Jul 21 2009 // California Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger reported late Monday from his Twitter account that he and state legislative leaders had reached a budget deal, which will be voted on by the full Legislature on Thursday. Budget...
How to Hire the Next Generation of Leaders
Jul 20 2009 // Five Sure-Fire Ways to Get the Best Talent in Your Agency The insurance industry is transitioning into a new era. For years, Baby Boomers have led the way and now, as they approach retirement, must find a way to pass along...
Wells Fargo Names Norick Practice Leader – Special Risks National Equine
Jul 10 2009 // Wells Fargo Insurance Services has named Joseph Norick, based in Sherman Oaks, Calif., vice president and practice leader for Wells Fargo Special Risks’ National Equine Group. He is responsible for operations,...
How to Hire the Next Generation of Leaders
Jul 6 2009 // Five Sure-Fire Ways to Get the Best Talent in Your Agency The insurance industry is transitioning into a new era as Baby Boomers approach retirement. But who will fill their shoes? There is no line of new talent waiting in...
IIAT Installs New Leadership, Names Award-Winners
Jul 6 2009 // At the recent Independent Insurance Agents of Texas (IIAT) 112th Annual Trade Show & Conference in San Antonio, the group installed new officers and directors, and presented membership service awards. Bryan Shofner,...
AIMS Elects New Leadership
Jun 30 2009 // The American Insurance Marketing & Sales (AIMS) Society, has elected new officers and directors for the organization, which is open to anyone engaged in sales and marketing in the property and casualty insurance...
PIANJ Elects New Leadership
Jun 23 2009 // The Professional Insurance Agents of New Jersey Inc. (PIANJ) elected new officers earlier this month at its annual meeting earlier this month. They are: President William R. Vowteras, owner of Fraser Brothers Group; Vice...
The Independent Insurance Agents of Texas Installs New Leadership
Jun 18 2009 // The Independent Insurance Agents of Texas (IIAT) has elected new leadership for 2009-2010. Bryan Shofner, president of Shofner & Associates Insurance Agency Inc., a holding company that owns and operates Shofner Lynch...
How to Hire the Next Generation of Leaders
Jun 15 2009 // Five Sure-Fire Ways to Get the Best Talent in Your Agency The insurance industry is transitioning into a new era. For years, Baby Boomers have led the way and now, as they approach retirement, must find a way to pass along...
Missouri Insurance Department Names Two New Division Leaders
Jun 12 2009 // The Missouri Department of Insurance has appointed two veteran insurance regulators to division director positions. Mary Kempker has been name to direct the Market Regulation Division. Kempker has worked at the department...
AIG Leaders Grilled on Bailout Repay at Congressional Hearing
May 13 2009 // American International Group Inc. CEO Ed Liddy met some harsh criticism at a congressional hearing on Wednesday as lawmakers demanded answers on the taxpayer bailout of the giant insurer. Rep. Dennis Kucinich wagged his...
QBE Regional Insurance Adds Two to Leadership Team in Wisconsin
Apr 28 2009 // QBE Regional Insurance recently added Charles Valinotti and Mike Bondura to its leadership team headquartered in Sun Prairie, Wis. Valinotti, senior vice president of Personal Lines, oversees personal property and casualty...
Make the iConnection: Engage Your Future Leaders
Apr 20 2009 // Talent Strategies for Understanding Generation Y Employees “They all received trophies just for showing up. They are unable to accept failure.” “If they don’t like the way the game is being played,...
G-20 Leaders Blacklist 4 Tax Havens
Apr 6 2009 // Four nations were blacklisted as uncooperative tax havens Thursday after G-20 leaders declared the age of banking secrecy was over and said they would no longer tolerate shady havens draining away badly needed tax...
PIACT Elects New Leadership
Mar 17 2009 // The Professional Insurance Agents of Connecticut Inc. (PIACT) elected new officers during its annual convention this week. New officers for the group are: — President James Goodman, who is president of Goodman...
Jones Named VP, Technology Practice Leader at RHSB
Mar 5 2009 // Independent insurance brokerage firm and Assurex Global partner, Dallas-based Roach Howard Smith & Barton (RHSB), appointed Douglas R. Jones as a vice president and principal. Jones, who specializes in insurance...
Marsh Appoints O’Keefe Global Energy Claims Leader
Mar 3 2009 // Marsh’s London office reports that the insurance broker and risk adviser has appointed Paul O’Keefe as Global Claims Leader for its Global Energy Practice. In the newly created role he will co-ordinate all...
Finnis Named Executive VP, National Property Leader at Willis HRH
Feb 27 2009 // Willis HRH, the North American business of Willis Group Holdings, reported that David Finnis has been named executive vice president and national property practice leader, effective immediately. Finnis, who joins Willis...
