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AIIA June 16-18 Conference Highlights
May 23 2005 // The Alabama Independent Insurance Agents Inc. has scheduled its June 14-16 Young Agents Conference to overlap with its June 16-18, 109th Annual Convention at the Village at Baytowne Wharf Resort in Sandestin,...
Ballinger Describes Texas Stamping Office Operations to AAMGA University
May 23 2005 // Structural similarities and differences between stamping and service offices in the 15 stamping offices across the U.S. and how their markets differ were discussed by Phil Ballinger, executive director of the Surplus Lines...
Ballinger Describes Texas Stamping Office Operations to AAMGA University
May 23 2005 // Structural similarities and differences between stamping and service offices in the 15 stamping offices across the U.S. and how their markets differ were discussed by Phil Ballinger, executive director of the Surplus Lines...
IIAT Unveils Expanded, More Powerful Web Site
May 23 2005 // The Independent Insurance Agents of Texas launched an expanded, more powerful and newly renovated Web site, iiat.org, which incorporates its premium technical and management resources site, InfoCentral. “IIAT...
Crisis in Medical Professional Liability Diminished, PLUS Panelists Say
May 23 2005 // States with meaningful tort reform are seeing stabilization in the medical professional liability arena from three years ago. Despite the decrease in claims frequency, however, severity persists and insurers must maintain...
People
May 23 2005 // James Robinson Huber has been appointed senior vice president and regional executive, Southeast Region for ACE USA, the U.S.-based retail operating division of The ACE Group of Companies. Based in Atlanta, Huber will be...
Call for Sessions at RIMS 2006 Conference in Honolulu
May 18 2005 // The Risk and Insurance Management Society Inc. (RIMS) announced a call for Program Suggestions Forms (PSF) for RIMS 2006 Annual Conference & Exhibition, by a deadline of Friday, May 27, 2005. RIMS 2006 Conference will...
Alaska Workers’ Comp Conference Report Raises Concerns
May 17 2005 // A workers’ compensation conference report approved during a special session of the Alaska Senate includes several new issues that raise a red flag for insurers and employers, says the American Insurance Association...
CII, BIBA Join with CCI to Present New BI “Master Classes”
May 17 2005 // The British Insurance Brokers Association (BIBA) and the U.K.’s Chartered Insurance Institute’s (CII’s) Faculty of Insurance Broking have joined forces with Corporate Claims International Ltd. (CCI) to...
MarketStance Web Site Provides Demographic, Economic Data
May 16 2005 // The information services firm MarketStance has revised its web presence to include thought papers, market highlights and economic, demographic and statistical information for firms operating in insurance...
Overcoming Legacy Systems, Business Innovation, Orlando Conference Topics
May 16 2005 // Overcoming the challenge of legacy systems and enabling business innovation in the insurance industry will be key subjects discussed by Harlosh, an insurance technology solutions provider, during a presentation on the...
SIIS to Hold Annual Conference in June
May 16 2005 // Southwestern Insurance Information Service announced its 52nd Annual Conference will take place June 21-22, 2005, at the Intercontinental Hotel in Dallas, Texas. The event will begin with a golf outing on June 21 and...
IIAT Unveils Expanded, More Powerful Web Site
May 13 2005 // The Independent Insurance Agents of Texas reported it has launched its expanded, more powerful and newly renovated Web site, iiat.org, which now incorporates its premium technical and management resources Web site,...
Conference Told Whisky Can Protect Against Cancer
May 11 2005 // The French may have their red wine, but Scottish single malt whisky could be an even more powerful anti-cancer agent. According to a report from Agence France Presse (AFP) a research study presented at the EuroMedLab 2005...
2,500 Attending Fla. Conference; Prepare for June 1 Hurricane Season
May 10 2005 // A record turnout of more than 2,500 conferees are attending the 2005 Governor’s Conference at the Tampa Convention Center, where they are learning about hurricane prediction, precautions and disaster management. The...
Keeping Retention Rates High In A Softening Market
May 9 2005 // The success or failure of any organization can be traced to customer retention. Agents and carriers who retain the most customers have greater long-term success than those who consistently lose clients. While many elements...
A Final Tribute to Tom Johnson
May 9 2005 // The Florida Association of Insurance Agents announced Tom Johnson, its executive vice president from 1948 to 1986 died on April 8. Johnson passed away in his sleep with his family and a few close friends at his...
INSURERS OPPOSE POLICE LEVY:
May 9 2005 // State regulators and auto insurance companies doing business in Massachusetts are opposed to a legislative proposal that would impose $15 million in new surcharges on insurers to pay for police training. Insurance...
Automotive Aftermarket Alliance of PPG Industries Recognizes CE Instructors
May 6 2005 // To commemorate the fifth anniversary of its Continuing Education (CE) for Insurers program, the Automotive Aftermarket Alliance of PPG Industries recognized the program’s CE instructors on National Teacher’s...
IIAOK to Hold CIC Commercial Casualty Institute
May 2 2005 // The Independent Insurance Agents of Oklahoma will hold its CIC Commercial Casualty Institute May 18-21, 2005, at the Hilton Southern Hills, 7902 South Lewis Avenue, in Tulsa. The institute will present up-to-date...
