Operations News

Who’s Who Across Texas, Local Associations at Work

Here’s what some of the local Big “I” chapters have been doing over the past year: AMARILLO President: Todd D. Gower Vice President: Ronnie Hudson Secretary-Treasurer: Steve Lapp Executive Secretary: Val Henneman The Amarillo chapter is currently providing college scholarships …

ACORD HONORS COMPANIES AT 2002 CONFERENCE

The 2002 ACORD Conference “Real World Solutions” wrapped up with a host of companies and individuals taking home awards for their performances over the last year in the industry. Among the winners were: (Business Automation Improvement Award): Acuity, AIG, Aon, …

Apartment Package

Nuts & Bolts: Lemac & Associates is writing property, general liability and non- owned auto for habitation risks through a new apartment package program. Eligible risks include apartment buildings (risks with mercantile exposures are okay) and garden apartments. Unacceptable risks …

The Hartford Awards Scholarships to Straight ‘A’ Students

The Hartford announced the recipients of its “Alliance for Academic Achievement” program which provides scholarships to top students from the city, who’ve been accepted at Trinity College, the University of Connecticut or Howard University. Hartford’s Straight ‘A’ Program, which is …

NJ DOBI Approves PIANJ’s Insurance ID Card Guide

The New Jersey Department of Banking and Insurance’s (DOBI’s) Office of Enforcement and Consumer Protection has approved The Professional Insurance Agents of New Jersey Inc.’s (PIANJ’s ) quick reference guide for valid insurance ID cards. The announcement follows a meeting …

International Insurance Society Meeting Scheduled for July 14-17 in Singapore

The 38th annual seminar of the International Insurance Society (IIS) will be held at the Shangri-La, in Singapore, July 14-17. Some 400 senior insurance executives from 50 nations are scheduled to attend the meeting which will feature 20 global chief …

InsBridge Inc. Joins ACORD

InsBridge, Inc. has joined the Association for Cooperative Operations Research and Developmentā„¢ (ACORD). As an ACORD member, InsBridge, Inc. will support the association’s standardization efforts by providing comprehensive rating and underwriting solutions that support the ACORD XML standards which simplify …

So, What is My Agency Worth’

One of the more recurring questions we get asked as business consultants and appraisers is “can you do a quick and dirty valuation for my business?” Now we can appreciate someone asking for a ballpark valuation, however, a back of …

IIAH Virtual ‘U’ Launched at ‘I’ Day

The Independent Insurance Agents of Houston (IIAH) launched the IIAH Virtual University at its annual trade show, Houston Insurance Day. Under the approved delivery method, the IIAH Virtual University can offer fully Internet-delivered, accredited and self-paced continuing education courses to …

IIAT to Hold its 105th

The Independent Insurance Agents of Texas’ annual convention will be held June 13-14 at the Westin Galleria Hotel in Houston. IIAT promises a jam-packed two days of continuing education workshops, one-on-one consultation sessions, a huge trade show and the ever-popular …