All the headlines from our Agencies Topic Page, ordered by recency.
Aug 23 2019 // An Illinois construction company that waited six years to inform its excess insurer that it had been sued cannot expect coverage from that carrier, and it can’t go after the insurance brokerage that sold it the...
Aug 22 2019 // In a viral State Farm commercial, Oscar Nunez, playing the role of a friendly, helpful insurance agent, disparages any insurance company that utilizes artificial intelligence in support of customer service...
Aug 21 2019 // Pennsylvania Insurance Commissioner Jessica Altman said her department has gotten more than $117,000 in restitution for 25 Pennsylvania consumers victimized in a major annuity scam.“I am pleased we were able to...
Aug 19 2019 // Do you love your agency? Is your agency a Best Place to Work? Then don’t wait – nominate your agency today as a “Best Agency to Work For” in 2019.You must be a current employee of the agency you are...
Aug 19 2019 // Construction insurance specialists say their insurance market is strong with plenty of capacity and underwriters competing for the best accounts.According to specialists interviewed by Insurance Journal for their...
Aug 19 2019 // The Illinois Insurance Pre-Licensing Program, an education training program operated by the Independent Insurance Agents of Illinois (IIA of IL), is now available for Illinois professionals looking to enter the insurance...
Aug 19 2019 // There’s been a barrage of insurtech products hitting the market for several years now, creating confusion for some agency owners trying to decipher what is relevant to them, how to implement these products and...
Aug 19 2019 // Intellectual property (IP) is an area of risk that is underinsured and one that presents interesting opportunities for agents and brokers, according to Erik Alsegard, Intellectual Property practice leader for CFC...
Aug 19 2019 // Miller Insurance Principal Agent Christopher Miller says he has found a lot of fulfillment working in the insurance industry and now aims to pass that sense of fulfillment along to others through his work.“Life...
Aug 19 2019 // When it comes to business management, there are “best practices, “bad practices” and then there is “what works for the business at the time.”Every business has its unique characteristics due...
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Aug 19 2019 // What exactly is a high net worth client, also known as a “private client?”According to Investopedia.com, a high net worth individual is an individual or family with liquid assets above a certain figure. Many...
Aug 16 2019 // California regulators say a ruling by the state’s highest court means a $27.6 million fine imposed against Mercury Insurance Co. for improperly tacking fees onto auto insurance policies will stand.The California...
Aug 16 2019 // Renaissance Alliance Insurance Services, a membership alliance for independent insurance agencies, has announced that two Miami, Fla.-based independent insurance agencies have recently joined the Alliance.Gil &...
Aug 16 2019 // Citing a 15-year organic growth trajectory and commitment to an engaging and collaborative employee culture, the national insurance brokerage, Assurance, announced it has moved its headquarters down the street to a new...
Aug 15 2019 // The Texas Department of Insurance is reminding all insurance agents and third party administrators (TPAs) that their licenses may be at risk and that they may be held responsible for assisting a company that is engaging in...
Aug 15 2019 // Atlanta, GA, August 15, 2019 — Breckenridge Insurance Services is pleased to announce the hiring of George Boldarini, RPLU, AU, vice president, broker, professional liability. Boldarini has nearly 20 years of insurance...
Aug 8 2019 // EmergIn Risk, part of the Ryan Specialty Group family and a division of RSG Underwriting Managers, has expanded its insurance agents and brokers professional liability program, [In]fuse to include new coverage and less...
Aug 8 2019 // Hub International Limited (Hub), a global insurance brokerage, has acquired property and casualty books of business from, and hired, insurance agents Matthew Lennon, Craig Love, Frank and Michael Namath.Each of the agents...
Aug 7 2019 // Atlanta, GA, August 7, 2019 — Stephen Manahan has joined the Specialty Property Program team of Blue River Underwriters, part of Breckenridge Insurance Group, as vice president, underwriting. Manahan brings more than 25...