September 29
“Reasoned Analysis” – An Important Letter to the Editor
[FOREWORD] Steve Acunto “Reasoned Analysis” An important Letter to the Editor RE: Jerry Trupin’s analysis of the ACORD 855NY form, Aug. 18 Dear Mr. Acunto, Jerry Trupin gave Insurance Advocate readers a reasoned analysis of the ACORD 855NY form in the Aug. 18, 2014, edition of the magazine. While relevant from the certificate […]
Controlling Information
[INSIGHT ] By Peter H. Bickford Controlling Information It has been almost twenty years since Seinfeld’s mailman Newman uttered that threat and, even with the passage of time and the ensuing digital age, it is still a timeless reminder of the importance of availability and access to information. Even today with seemingly unfettered access to […]
Big “I” Installs New Leadership
Big “I” Installs New Leadership Team Michigan’s David Walker as Chairman, Louisiana’s Randy Lanoix as Chairman-Elect, Connecticut’s Spencer Houldin as Vice Chairman; Jon Jensen of South Carolina Joins Executive Committee ALEXANDRIA, Va.— David Walker was inaugurated as the new chairman of the Independent Insurance Agents & Brokers of America (IIABA or the Big “I”), with […]
New York and New Jersey Amond Excellence in Insurance Education Awardees
ALEXANDRIA, Va.—Big “I” independent insurance agent associations in 24 states were recently recognized by the Independent Insurance Agents & Brokers of America (IIABA or The Big “I”) with Excellence in Insurance Education (EIE) Awards at the association’s Education Convocation in Grand Rapids, Michigan. “The Big ‘I’ Excellence in Insurance Education awards honor the outstanding contributions […]
Hagerty Named “Great Place tow Work® 2014: Employee Trust is the Leading Factor for Great Workplaces
Hagerty Named “Great Place to Work® 2014: Employee Trust is the Leading Factor for Great Workplaces H agerty, a leading insurer of classic cars, was named by Great Place to Work® as one of the best small and medium workplaces in the United States on its annual 2014 Best Small & Medium Workplaces, just […]
PIANY Elects New Leaders
GLENMONT, N.Y.–Anthony A. Kubera, CIC, director of business development for Russell Bond & Co. Inc., in Buffalo, N.Y., was elected president of Professional Insurance Agents of New York State Inc., at a meeting of the association’s board of directors today. Kubera is a member of PIANY’s Political Action Executive and Governing Committees. He is an […]
The Griffith Insurance Education Foundation Awards $3,500
MALVERN, Pa.—The Griffith Insurance Education Foundation presented $3,500 in awards to 10 students at the Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA) National Conference in Nashville, Tennessee. As an event sponsor, The Griffith Foundation supported an insurance and risk management competitive event as part of the FBLA’s Competitive Events Program. More than 60 students participated at […]
The Vulnerability of Art: Collection Risk Management Tips
[ RISKMANAGEMENT] By Michelle Impey, Fine Art Director, Fireman’s Fund Insurance The Vulnerability of Art: Collection Risk Management Tips When I visit the homes of high net worth clients to assess their art assets as the Fine Art Director with Fireman’s Fund Insurance, providing loss prevention advice is my primary objective. Whether it is a […]
They Don’t Make ‘em Like They Used To
[ON THE LEVEL] By N. Stephen Ruchman, CPA They Don’t Make ‘em Like They Used To If you stick around long enough, you acquire expertise, skills, loyalties and valuable relationships. These are what make a career; they are the dividends of time well invested. I’ve been around a while. And I’ve developed such relationships with […]
