New Jersey Attorney General Peter Harvey announced that a Monmouth County insurance agent has pleaded guilty to theft charges for stealing more than $43,000 in insurance sales commissions to which he was not entitled. According to Vaughn McKoy, director, Division …
The Independent Insurance Agents of North Carolina (IIANC) announced that Bill Bingham has been named as IIANC’s Agent of the Year. Selected annually, this award recognizes the North Carolina agent who has demonstrated commitment and performance for his/her agency, association, …
Terrorism, asbestos and tort reform will be key industry concerns according to five insurance company chief executive officers participating in a panel discussion during the Oct. 9 to 12 Convention held by the Independent Insurance Agents and Brokers of America …
The Young Agents Committee (YAC) of the Independent Insurance Agents & Brokers of America (the Big “I”) has presented its annual award to the Young Agents Committee of the Professional Independent Insurance Agents of Illinois (PIIAI). In recognition of their …
Northern Virginia Firm to Balance Value for Both Carriers, Agents Retail insurance agents seeking better service from their brokers have a new resource: K&B Underwriters, LLC. The development could be a welcome relief to agents who have struggled for attention …
Richmond, Va.-based brokerage giant Hilb Rogal & Hobbs Co. announced that it has completed the previously announced acquisition of the operating assets of Insurance Services Inc., a Wisconsin insurance broker with 2003 revenues of about $6.8 million. With completion of …
The National Association of Professional Insurance agents (PIA) has launched a nationwide grassroots action campaign to urge Congress to pass a two-year extension of the Terrorism Risk Insurance Act of 2002. The grassroots campaign follows the passage of H.R. 4634 …
Independent Insurance Agents of Texas President Bill Harrison, Jr., is slated to speak on agents’ professional liability issues at the Independent Insurance Agents of San Antonio meeting and luncheon on Oct. 21. IIAT is working with legislators to address professional …
Pasadena, Calif.-based Western Security Surplus Insurance Brokers Inc., announced that Brian Manassero has joined the company as a broker. Manassero will be responsible for producing new business opportunities and overseeing an established book of business. His duties will include marketing …
Global specialty insurance and reinsurance company Alea Group Holdings (Bermuda) Ltd. announced the appointment of Keith F. Anderson as Senior Vice President, Corporate Marketing and Communications. He will have responsibility for both internal and external communications, including corporate branding and …
