Rating System Can Make, Break AgentsProperty-casualty policy premiums are rising at rates that outpace inflation, causing price-conscious consumers and their agents to aggressively seek multiple ...
Independent Agents As Board Members: Conflict Or Advantage?In this highly relationship-driven business, one advantage to being an independent agent is the freedom to choose insurance ...
Coverage Gap Raises Ethical QuandaryThe question posed in my last ethics column on March 11 involved gaps in coverage. When coverage terminates for nonpayment of ...
10 Rules To Follow When You Are Selling Your AgencyIf youve ever thought about selling your agency, listen closely. There are rewards, but there are ...
Oxley: NAIC's 'Hands Tied' On ReformWashington Despite its best efforts, the National Association of Insurance Commissioners may not be able to achieve the regulatory reforms ...
Is Single-Entry The Answer?To The Editor: I enjoyed Ara Trembly's "TechnologyEnabled" column of June 3 ("Help! Agents Have Been AUGIED," page 33). Mr. Trembly told ...
MGAs Warned: Dont Lose Your Market!At a time when all participants in the surplus lines segment should logically be counting their money and their blessings, ...
Industry Split In Federal Charter DebateWashington The stark divisions within the insurance industry over optional federal chartering erupted at a Congressional hearing last week, with ...
Processing, Administration Systems Highlight Product Offerings At IASASan Francisco Several new computer systems designed to boost productivity and trim the bottom line for insurance and ...