For decades, technologically sophisticated agencies have literally been begging insurers to provide real-time capability for handling transactions between agent and carrier. Now that some insurers
In that position Mr. O'Connell will be responsible for both regional and nationwide expansion of new and existing programs by developing collaborative solutions that provide discernable value to carr
The Professional Insurance Agents of Florida has named its new officers for the upcoming coming year. PIA CEO Mark O'Connell said the new team will help the association continue its efforts to keep
In a statement, Selective's chairman, president and chief executive officer, Gregory E. Murphy, said the moves follow the previously announced retirement of Jim Ochiltree, senior executive vice presid
The difference between having a job and engaging in a profession is viewed by some as a distinction without a difference. Putting this semantic argument aside, one mark of a profession is a
The health-care industry offers excellent opportunities for agents and brokers. It's a large field (accounting for 18% to 20% of the GNP) that's expected to continue growing. A combination of factors fuels that
Mollie Anderson, CPSR, ACRP, was named the 2007 Professional Insurance National Customer Service Representative of the Year during a recent ceremony in Arlington, Virginia. The award was presented by
Insurance is all about looking ahead and "betting" on the future. Lately, that has been a rather dicey situation. Who would have thought that after running out of hurricane names in the 2005 - 2006
The Professional Insurance Agents of Florida (PIA) has awarded Communications Director Mary Frederick its top honor. Frederick was named the President's Award winner at a recent board of directors
The spending outlook for 2007 is for more of the same as '06, but those famous words cautious optimism still are in play as carriers worry about the softening market and how they can keep a close eye