Doing business in a changing marketplace, coping with terrorism’s threats, state and federal legislation, and building relationships throughout the surplus lines industry were key topics discussed during the National Association of Professional Surplus Lines Offices (NAPSLO) 30th anniversary conference in …
Progressive Insurance Co.’s move to re-brand its independent agency segment is being met with good reviews from outside financial analysts and branding experts, but mixed reviews from the independent agents who are at the center of the strategy. After weeks …
Nuts & Bolts: Abacus Insurance Brokers has announced the availability of an online wedding cancellation program, exclusively for brokers, powered by the APM Platform. Brokers are able to quote and bind in real-time, accept payments online, and issue policies immediately. …
The Insurance Brokers and Agents of Sacramento will celebrate its 25-year anniversary Big “I” Day Oct. 19 at the Sacramento Convention Center, located in the heart of downtown Sacramento. Featuring more than 120 exhibits and attracting around 750 attendees, this …
When Vulcan AMPS LLC dispatched a team of workers to Iraq last fall, managers knew it would be risky. What they didn’t count on was just how much more expensive it would become to insure employees and the company against …
Agency consolidations, consolidator’s objectives and a broad range of other trends and developments were highlighted by Steven S. Wevodau and Robert J. Lieblein, both with WFG Capital Advisors LP, during the National Association of Professional Surplus Lines Offices, Ltd. (NAPSLO) …
Job compensation The next big question is what is fair compensation? The first criterion is to make sure it is affordable compensation. Hiring the world’s best CSR is not a good idea if the cost will sink the company. Compensation …
The Independent Insurance Agents and Brokers of America is considering a proposal to compile a nationwide database of minority–owned agencies for carriers looking to expand their presence in urban markets to utilize, the group’s Diversity Task Force Chair Joe Hernandez …
Progressive Insurance Co.’s move to re-brand its independent agency segment is being met with good reviews from outside financial analysts and branding experts, but mixed reviews from the independent agents who are at the center of the strategy. After weeks …
Progressive Insurance Co.’s move to re–brand its independent agency segment is being met with good reviews from outside financial analysts and branding experts, but mixed reviews from the independent agents who are at the center of the strategy. After weeks …
