Operations News

NASPA Unveils Conference Web Site

A new Web site promoting the upcoming user conference for the National Association of S.I.S. Partner Agents (NASPA) was recently unveiled. The site, www.pride-in-partnerships.com, details the educational agenda of the national conference to be held April 28-30 at the Columbus …

AMS Users Group 26th National Conference Draws 2,600 Agents

The AMS Users’ Group, an Irving, Texas-based organization representing more than 9,000 agents using AMS Services Inc.’s automated agency management systems, began its four-day 26th National Conference in Dallas, for which more than 2,600 independent agents have registered. The conference …

Real Estate Agents E&O

Nuts & Bolts: Cascade/Amstar has available a program for Real Estate Agents E&O. Endorsements – Sellers’ E&O Coverage, Construction/Development Coverage, Escrow Agents Coverage, Mortgage Brokering, Property Management and Commercial Coverages. Brokerage Business. The program is designed primarily for residential real …

What Policyholders Don’t Know Can Hurt Them

The things businesses do not know about their potential liability for what employees do in cyberspace have the potential to become a serious problem. Recent surveys indicate that many businesses do not realize that simply connecting to the World Wide …

Using Technology and Understanding Technology are 2 Different Things

Have you read an article or brochure lately about insurance technology and came away overwhelmed by the fact that you don’t understand XML, SPX, .NET and SOAP? Don’t let it bother you. As an agent, you should not be expected …

What Policyholders Don’t Know Can Hurt Them

The things businesses do not know about their potential liability for what employees do in cyberspace have the potential to become a serious problem. Recent surveys indicate that many businesses do not realize that simply connecting to the World Wide …

Commercial Lines Modernization Model Adopted by NAIC

Insurers were pleased as the National Association of Insurance Commissioners (NAIC) adopted its Commercial Lines Rate and Form Model Act at its Executive Committee meeting during the Spring Meeting in Reno this week. The National Association of Independent Insurers (NAII) …

Applied Systems Introduces New Consulting Services

Illinois-based Applied Systems®, an automation solutions provider for the property and casualty insurance industry, has introduced 10 new “premier” services available through its consulting division, Applied Consulting Services (ACS). These consulting services cover strategic and tactical planning, mergers and acquisitions, …

NAMIC Unveils Recommendations for Analytical Approach to Market Regulation

The National Association of Mutual Insurance Companies (NAMIC) will propose 12 market regulation recommendations that state insurance regulators should incorporate as they develop a more analytical approach to market regulation at the Spring National Meeting of the National Association of …

ACORD Selects ebix.com to Build Web Site

Ebix.com Inc., an insurance portal, announced that ACORD has selected ebix.com Inc. to redesign and rebuild the association’s web site—ACORD.com. The next generation of the Web site will include improvements to the overall site look and feel, enhanced navigational capability …