All the headlines from our Agencies Topic Page, ordered by recency.
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...
Aug 19 2019 // 1. Quality Sales Managers. Invest in a quality sales manager who knows how to motivate and guide members to their goals.2. Transcribe with AI. Otter.ai is a platform that allows — through the website or mobile app...
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...
Aug 6 2019 // August 6, 2019, Sacramento, CA – We are thrilled to welcome our new Insurance Commissioner, Ricardo Lara, as our 2019 keynote speaker. Join us as the commissioner discusses his policy priorities and initiatives for...
Aug 5 2019 // Dallas-based property/casualty insurance wholesaler and managing general agent (MGA), U.S. Risk LLC, has acquired U.S. E&O Brokers (U.S. E&O), a wholesale broker and MGA.U.S. E&O is headquartered in Houston,...
Aug 5 2019 // This year marks the 15th annual publication of Insurance Journal’s Top 100 Agencies special report.This year’s Top 100 welcomes 10 newcomers and agencies returning after a hiatus: Scott Insurance (James A....
Aug 5 2019 // The Vertafore technology users network, NetVU, has named Linda Dodson as executive director. Dodson’s career has included work in an insurance agency and with agency carriers. She began her insurance career with Rand...
Aug 5 2019 // Professional designations are in the DNA of the insurance industry.For decades, we have proudly posted credentials as authentication of commitment and industry knowledge. But learning offers value far beyond the initials...
Aug 2 2019 // The Independent Insurance Agents of Oklahoma (IIAO), the state’s largest insurance and property casualty agents’ association, has confirmed its 2019-2020 officers and board members.IIAO Officers for 2019-2020...
Aug 1 2019 // Specialist independent Lloyd’s broker SSL Endeavour Ltd. announced it is planning to launch a wholly owned subsidiary, SSL Endeavour Insurance Brokers Ltd. Cyprus & Greece, pending regulatory...