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While networking activities between specialty insurers and brokers remain the centerpiece of the annual meeting of NAPSLO, one new item on this year's schedule promises to bring two generations of NAPSLO members together.
Large groups of private educational institutions, hospitals, hotel chains and even officials of Major League Baseball can buy insurance for income losses and extra expenses incurred during a pandemic.
Some of the most challenging risks in the event cancellation business are aging performers--whether they're rock-and-roll stars or operatic tenors, according to one managing general agent who specializes in placing contingency insurance for concerts.
While specialty insurers writing coverage for risks ranging from oil platforms, to trucks, to construction projects have reported lower demand in 2009, those working with customers in the sports and entertainment industries still draw crowds.
Former New York Insurance Superintendent Eric Dinallo, speaking at an industry conference, said he believes producers' acceptance of contingent commissions from insurers is "a clear conflict."
Producer group representatives said changes made to the proposed New York compensation regulation have improved the rule, but aspects of it could still burden their members.
Lockton insurance brokerage said it has formed an advisory board to keep clients up-to-date on the latest health care reform developments and the potential impact on them.
President Obama finally flexed his political muscles in his speech to Congress and set the stage for passage of a health insurance reform bill this year, says NU Editor Sam Friedman in his blog at www.NUSamSoapBox.com.
New York's insurance department made its new Producer Compensation Transparency Regulation public, outlining how producers should inform clients about compensation and the details they must provide.