In this new Insurance Journal series we will spotlight agencies that have made a name for themselves in the industry in special or unique ways. Edward L. Weeren and his daughter Kelli Stanford have fashioned their Austin-based firm, the Ed …
A bill signed into law March 26 by Idaho Gov. Dirk Kempthorne (R) sets the standard for tort reform in the states, according to the Alliance of American Insurers. HB 92, which passed the Senate 27-8 and the House 58-12 …
Irvine, Calif.-based Superior Access Insurance Services Inc. recently announced that they are expanding their personal umbrella programs with two new carriers – both are rated “A (Excellent) ” by A.M. Best. One program offers limits from $500,000 – $2 million …
TDI announced the state has entered into an agreement with the Midwest Zone States regarding continuing education (CE) reciprocity. With some exceptions, a course approved by a participating state will be accepted by other participating states merely by filing a …
The Insurance Professionals of Santa Barbara are sponsoring three two-credit continuing education seminars at the Ogilvy-Hill Insurance Conference Room at 418 Chapala Street, Santa Barbara, Calif. on Monday, April 7, 2003. Fred Fisher, president of Los Angeles-based E.L.M. Insurance Brokers, …
The American Insurance Association (AIA) is praising the Idaho Legislature for approving significant tort reform legislation last week. “The Legislature has made great strides towards reducing the frivolous lawsuits that clog the courts and hinder the business community’s ability to …
California agents, brokers and insurance professionals in and near the Santa Barbara area can earn up to 6 C.E. Credits on Monday, April 7. The Insurance Professionals of Santa Barbara are sponsoring three two-credit continuing education seminars at the Ogilvy-Hill …
Standard & Poor’s has assigned its ‘R’ financial strength rating to Washington Casualty Co. upon its placement into receivership by Thurston County Superior Court. “This rating action follows the company’s filing of an annual statement for 2002 that showed its …
The Texas Department of Insurance announced the state has joined into an agreement with the Midwest Zone States regarding continuing education (CE) reciprocity. With some exceptions, a course approved by a participating state will be accepted by other participating states …
Nuts & Bolts: E.L.M. Insurance Brokers announced a new errors & omissions program for agents. Managing general agents and wholesalers are also acceptable in the program. New agents/agencies will be considered subject to experience requirements and agencies with lapsed coverage …
