So proud to see people we feel we “grew up with” in the business achieving status that-and that their careers more than merit. Last week we referred to Dr. Ellen Kiehl and to Mark Yavornitski – whose picture we received together with our dear friend Ben Brewster, who came up from Florida for the event […]
We all know how technology has affected every part of our lives, and this thing of ours is certainly no exception. As a matter of fact, think back a few years when we had little to no technology in our offices, and I’m sure you will now say, “How did we ever do without it?” […]
The Insurance Law permits an insurance broker or insurance agent to pay unlicensed individuals or entities for referrals. That is, where there is no discussion of insurance policy terms and the compensation is not based upon the sale of insurance. Under limited circumstances briefly explained here, a licensee may even compensate a nonlicensee based upon […]
My daily conversations with agents and brokers center on the marketplace and how to write more business. Every day another report or survey is released on consumer buying preferences. First consumers are buying more frequently from the internet and then the majority wants to do business with an independent agent or broker. You can go […]
DeWitt, N.Y.—The Independent Insurance Agents & Brokers of New York has applauded a State Senate bill that would guarantee a role for agents and brokers in the state’s forthcoming health insurance exchange. Senate Bill 5652, introduced by Senators James L. Seward (RMilford) and Kemp Hannon (R-Garden City), is the first formal proposal for creating New […]
GLENMONT, N.Y.—Donna Chiapperino, past president, Richard Savino, president-elect, and Bruce Rowledge of The Professional Insurance Agents of New York State, Inc., met with local lawmakers in Albany on key issues affecting independent insurance agents in New York state. They met with the following area legislators: Brian Murphy, counsel for Sen. Kenneth LaValle, R-1; Sen. Jack […]
Groninger v Village of Mamaroneck Plaintiff commenced this personal injury action against the Village of Mamaroneck after she slipped and fell on ice in a parking lot owned and maintained by the Village. The Village moved for summary judgment dismissing the complaint, asserting that it had neither received prior written notice of the defect (see […]
By Sabrina Pry Albany, N.Y.—Benjamin M. Lawsky has been confirmed Superintendent of the soon to be created New York State Department of Financial Services (DFS). DFS – a product of the merger of the State Banking and Insurance Departments – will begin operations on October 3, 2011. “I am both deeply honored and humbled to […]
Over the years I have written in my column about numerous ways that bad guys try to dupe us into sending them our hard earned money through the use of fictitious email scams, phishing expeditions, and spoofing amongst other methods designed solely to fraud and deceive unsuspecting or unknowing potential victims. Although their M-O’s may […]
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