Agency Management

The new chairman of NetVU, formerly AMS Users Group, encouraged members to form closer relationships with others to grow the grassroots efforts of the association and make it stronger.

With Richmond, Va., continually growing as an excess and surplus lines insurance hub, the newest E&S carrier to set up shop there will distinguish itself with a "contrarian underwriting strategy," the company's chief executive says.

The AMS Users Group trade association announced a makeover today, changing its name to NetVU, reflecting the identity change of its software development partner Vertafore.

A risk management trade group has reacted with pleasure to a declaration by Marsh insurance brokerage that it will not accept controversial contingent commissions in its U.S. core insurance broking segment.

Marsh has announced it will not accept controversial contingent commissions in its U.S. core insurance broking segment.

Success strategies for independent insurance agents should include community involvement and providing value-added services, consultants advised at an industry conference.