Operations News

Microsoft’s ‘Virtual Team’ Takes Insurance to the Fast Track

It’s the twelfth round, and the technology industry has been badly battered—but it’s still in the ring and on its feet. Participants in the new economy that have held on thus far are forging ahead, priorities in place, in the …

e-Business Moving Slowly but Steadily For Wholesalers

The insurance industry is beginning to utilize technology to more efficiently conduct business, but that integration is a long, slow process, according to a panel of wholesalers and market leaders. Shand Morahan & Company Inc. recently hosted a live teleconference …

Changes in Texas Licensing

Changes in licensing provisions in the Texas Insurance Code are scheduled to become effective Sept. 1 and the Independent Insurance Agents of Texas has posted information on its website about how these changes may affect agency operations. According to information …

Becoming a Top Producer Made Simple with

Independent agents now have access to an informative guide about finding, hiring, training and compensating excellent producers, thanks to the newest offering of the Independent Insurance Agents of America’s (IIAA) Best Practices program. Top Producers: Discover, Train, Reward offers a …

Willis and Lockton Cos. Come to Resolution

Willis Group Holdings Limited and Lockton Companies Inc. announced that Willis of New York has won against Lockton Companies Inc., Gary Giulietti, Warren McGrath, Richard Leveroni and John Lumelleau in the Southern District of New York. Lockton will make a …

Anlon 4.0 Selected as eLearning Foundation

Anlon Systems, the leader in Learning Content Management Systems that directly impact financial performance, announced that Anlon 4.0, the latest version of the company’s industry-leading, enterprise-class Learning Content Management System (LCMS), has been selected as the foundation platform for eLearning …

1,800+ Independent Agents Using Travelers’ Web-based Automation System

Travelers’ announced that in just a few months since its inception, more than 1,800 agents are using ATLAS3, Travelers’ Internet-based automation system. About 165 agents were piloting the system when ATLAS3 was introduced in February 2001. The system allows agents …

Microsoft’s ‘Virtual Team’ Takes Insurance to the Fast Track

It’s the twelfth round, and the technology industry has been badly battered—but it’s still in the ring and on its feet. Participants in the new economy that have held on thus far are forging ahead, priorities in place, in the …

e-Business Moving Slowly but Steadily in Wholesale Marketplace

The insurance industry is beginning to utilize technology to more efficiently conduct business, but that integration is a long, slow process, according to a panel of wholesalers and market leaders. Shand Morahan & Company Inc. recently hosted a live teleconference …

5 Steps to Plan and Execute a Direct Marketing Campaign

There are many different ways to market your service, which include all forms of advertising, direct mail, telemarketing, referral programs, sponsorships, and logo/image development. Regardless of the methodology, repetition and persistence will always be key factors. While great commercials and …