insurance agents

• Worst of the Best

  By Barry Zalma  |  April 1, 2013

  Agent who misrepresented company's A.M. Best rating can't sue after suspension

• ROI-al Waste

  By Rick Gilman, APR, CMP  |  April 1, 2013

  Measuring social media ROI brings value, learn how

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  5 Tips for Space Heater Safety: Burn Demo Slideshow

  By Peter Lore  |  March 25, 2013

  Although the calendar says it's spring, many areas of the U.S. are still experiencing snow and cold. A recent controlled burn demonstration graphically illustrates how space heaters can be dangerous -- and five ways to prevent fires.

• Agent/Broker Groups Testify in Favor of Latest NARAB Bill

  By Arthur D. Postal, PropertyCasualty360.com, Elizabeth Festa, PropertyCasualty360.com  |  March 19, 2013

  Agent and broker groups voiced strong support at a Senate hearing today for legislation that would create a streamlined non-resident producer licensing system.

• New Hires and Promotions at New Empire Group, Fireman's Fund, NBIS and More - Around the Industry

  By Staff Writer  |  March 14, 2013

  New programs from Assurex Global, OneBeacon Professional Insurance and Willis.

• NARAB II introduced in House and Senate

  By Elizabeth D. Festa  |  March 13, 2013

  Bipartisan legislation to introduce National Association of Registered Agents & Brokers Act of 2013 (NARAB II), which would streamline the insurance agent licensing process legislation has been introduced in both the House and the Senate with a Senate Hearing scheduled for next week, a watershed legislative event for the insurance...

• Interests Debate Role of Agents, if Any, in Healthcare Exchanges

  By Arthur D. Postal, PropertyCasualty360.com  |  March 12, 2013

  The former head of the agency overseeing healthcare-reform implementation disagreed with state officials Friday over the need for insurance agents in the purchase of health insurance once the exchange system kicks in come January.

• Bills Seek Rollback in Crop-Insurance Subsidies

  By Arthur D. Postal, PropertyCasualty360.com  |  March 7, 2013

  Legislation has been introduced in both the House and Senate that would slash crop-insurance subsidies to pre-2001 levels.

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  Agents Look To Leap Hurdles Hindering Retirement Planning

  By Sam J. Friedman, Val Srinivas  |  March 5, 2013

  The fact that so many Americans are not adequately preparing for retirement has been widely documented. However, in considering potential solutions to meet this challenge, the role of insurance companies and other financial institutions, along with their intermediaries, is often overlooked.

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  10 Costly Return-to-Work Mistakes

  By Kevin Ring  |  March 5, 2013

  Whether an employer adopts an integrated approach to RTW or a traditional one, it will face various challenges in minimizing claims costs and worker absences.

• Flooded with Problems

  By Barry Zalma  |  March 1, 2013

  Agent slip-up on flood zones results in higher premiums—and a lawsuit.

• Make a Scene with Vine

  By Rick Gilman, APR, CMP  |  March 1, 2013

  Communicate short videos through Twitter's new Vine app.

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  Some Certainty on Certs

  By Ted Besesparis  |  February 22, 2013

  NCOIL's adoption of a model law on certificates of insurance shows how legislation should be proposed, deliberated and enacted.

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  Producer Profiles: Meet Your Peers Vol. IV

  By Staff Writer  |  February 18, 2013

  The following five producers may have come into the business for different reasons, but they’re each staying in the industry for the same.

• Statehouse Trumps Court

  By Barry Zalma  |  February 1, 2013

  Iowa legislature changes law, overruling decision on agent duty

• Fortify Loss Control

  By Matthew S. Marrone, Esq., Colleen M. Murphy, Esq.  |  February 1, 2013

  N.Y. ruling makes it easier for insureds to sue agents