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N.C. ‘Young Agents’ Meet Congressional Leaders in Washington

May 2 2006 // Members of the Independent Insurance Agents of North Carolina traveled to Washington, DC last week for the Independent Insurance Agents and Brokers of America’s April 26 to 28 National Legislative Conference. The...

Wilson Honored with Big I Woodworth Award

May 2 2006 // David F. “Bud” Wilson has been awarded the most distinguished honor the Independent Insurance Agents & Brokers of America (the Big “I”) bestows upon an individual. He was presented with the...

Hamman-Miller-Beauchamp-Deeble Inc. Mourns Passing of Harlan Miller Jr.

Apr 18 2006 // E. H. “Harlan” Miller Jr. of Long Beach, Calif., has died. He was chairman of the board of Hamman-Miller-Beauchamp-Deeble Inc.“Harlan was an incredible contributor to the industry and his...

N.C. Agents Invite Young Golfers to Play in Qualifying Tournaments

Apr 18 2006 // The Independent Insurance Agents of North Carolina will sponsor qualifying tournaments for the annual Trusted Choice Big I Junior Classic (Big I) national finals. The tournament is open to local junior golfers, 18 and...

Dade County Agents Sponsoring Flood Insurance Course

Apr 17 2006 // The Independent Insurance Agents of Dade County will sponsor a three-hour continuing education course on “The Reality of Flood Insurance,” May 17 at the Sheraton Miami Mart Hotel in Miami. Instructor Shawn...

Technology

Apr 17 2006 // Given the pace of today’s technological developments, it is often difficult for agency principals to know where to get the most bang for their buck.As most agency principals know, it is important to take a strategic...

News Currents

Apr 17 2006 // AG McMaster appeals to S.C. Big ‘I’ members to help fight fraudLaw enforcement has its hands full, AG asks agents to help provide evidence An appeal for independent insurance agencies to help law enforcement...

Closer Look: Insurance Associations

Apr 17 2006 // Editor’s note: This is the second article in a series on Western insurance associations. Part I of this article appeared in the April 3, 2006, western region publication beginning on page 47.As people migrate to the...

Technology

Apr 17 2006 // Given the pace of today’s technological developments, it is often difficult for agency principals to know where to get the most bang for their buck.As most agency principals know, it is important to take a strategic...

Head of Progressive’s Drive Brand Resigns, Effective in May

Apr 9 2006 // The man behind the wheel of Progressive Insurance’s independent agency brand, Drive Insurance, has resigned.The Progressive Corporation in Mayfield, Ohio announced on April 7th that it had accepted the resignation of...

WHO TO CALL?

Apr 3 2006 // Multi-State Agencies IBA West (Alaska, California, Oregon, Washington). Web site: www.iba west.com PIA West (Alaska, Arizona, California, Idaho, Montana, Nevada, New Mexico, Oregon, Washington). Phone: (888)...

Western insurance associations: How the West is run

Apr 3 2006 // Editor’s note:This is the first article in a series on Western insurance associations. Part II of this article will appear in a future issue.As people migrate to the West to enjoy the weather and opportunities for...

Closer Look: Insurance Associations

Apr 3 2006 // Editor’s note: This is the first article in a series on Western insurance associations. Part II of this article will appear in a future issue.As people migrate to the West to enjoy the weather and opportunities for...

S.C. Attorney General Asks Big ‘I’ Members: ‘Help Fight Fraud’

Mar 23 2006 // An appeal for independent insurance agencies to assist South Carolina’s law enforcement agencies to document and report information on insurance fraud was voiced by Attorney General Henry McMaster during the March...

The Independent Insurance Agents and Brokers of Orange County’s Ed-Day

Mar 22 2006 // The Independent Insurance Agents and Brokers of Orange County first annual “Ed” Day is going to be held Wednesday, April 19, 2006 at the Tustin Banquet Center in Tustin, Calif. The cost is $35 for members and...

Independent Agents Grew Market Share by $12 Billion in 2004

Mar 20 2006 // In 2004, the property-casualty market grew to $457.68 billion in direct written premium, with the overall market increasing by $20.69 billion. During this time, the independent agency system amassed a nearly $12 billion...

Mostly A-OK with IIAOK

Mar 20 2006 // Surplus lines laws, uninsured drivers and the broadening of banking powers top the Indepen-dent Insurance Agents of Okla-homa’s list of key issues for its 2006 legislative agenda according to Dan Ramsey, the...

W.Va. Commissioner Cline Tells Big ‘I’ about Fraud Unit’s status; group hears catastrophe tips

Mar 19 2006 // David Daniel gives tips about how independent agents can prepare for disasters.The Insurance Commission’s status was discussed by Commissioner Jane Cline, and J. David Daniel, a member of the Big “I”...

Search for Nation’s Top Independent Agencies Continues

Mar 16 2006 // With some 60,000 privately held independent agencies and brokerages nationwide, locating the most successful ones is a tough job but some company’s got to do it. That company is Insurance Journal.Insurance Journal is...

N.C. Disaster Planning Guide Published

Mar 14 2006 // The Independent Insurance Agents of North Carolina has published its disaster planning guide for members and the general public. Bill Bingham, IIANC president said the guide will be useful to all North Carolina residents...