Despite interaction with client, agent found to have no duty to procure coverageAn architect in Utah decided to form his own firm in 1987. His business grew considerably; between 1995 and 1997, he made substantial investments in equipment and office
Many agencies seem to be meeting these challenges by coming together with other agencies. In American AGENT & BROKER's 2004 readership survey, 22.4% of the respondents said they are part of an insurance agency "cluster" or network. Recently, we
AT AGE 27, after working for a telecommunications company for nine years, I was ready for a change. I had occasionally spoken with a local insurance agency and had considered a career as a producer. I was excited by the possibility of being in
Travelers Contradicts WTC Broker Testimony Underwriter says he never insisted other carriers switch to his companys formDirectly contradicting the brokers in the World Trade Center ...
You could almost say that everything I need to know about insurance I learned in high school. OK, maybe not everything, but my experience there did help me launch my career as a producer in the public entity niche and eventually make my way to the
MY LAST column ("Have a Quantifiable Plan to Sell New Business in 2004," January 2004) created quite a response. A number of producers asked, "How do you put together a personal marketing and business plan?" Let's review the basics. Remember, it's
Businesses With Terror Cover At 44%NU Online News Service, Dec. 16, 10:58 a.m. EST?More than 44 percent of U.S. businesses obtained insurance to cover terrorism ...
Two Aon Execs Join WillisBy Mark E. RuquetNU Online News Service, Oct. 6, 2:20 p.m. EST?Willis Group Holdings continues to draw talent from the major ...
Ex-Prosecutor Beefs Up The Hartford's ComplianceNU Online News Service, Dec. 27, 3:17 p.m. EST?Ronald Apter, a former federal prosecutor, has joined The Hartford Financial Services ...