June 29
2015 PIANJ/PIANY ANNUAL CONFERENCE
Thousands of agents and insurance industry professionals turned out to see the new and exciting developments to the PIANJ/PIANY Joint Annual Conference at Bally’s Park Place in Atlantic City, N.J. June 7-9. The event included a sold-out trade show; jam-packed education from which agents and their staff could obtain valuable information; sensational networking opportunities, and […]
Boundaries
Fast on the heels of the announcement that Anthony Albanese will fill the role of Acting Supt. of the DFS to succeed Benjamin Lawsky comes a letter to the Governor from Elizabeth Warren calling upon him to find and name a prosecutorial czar to shake up the financial services sector – largely the banks – […]
Reflections
Whatever else you may think about Governor Cuomo’s policies, you have to appreciate his ability to be ahead of the field when it comes to tooting one’s horn. Take, for instance, his e-mail blast within minutes of the end of the legislative session. The session gaveled out at 12:18 a.m. Friday, April 25th, and less […]
Fifteen Years Later, Scary Computer Threats Really Do Exist
Anyone who knows me knows that my grandsons are the joy of my life. I spend as much time as I can with them—I go to their school events; enjoy having them visit at home; and I try to make as many games as I can to watch them play soccer. They are quite good. […]
The Beginning…
Are you confused and overwhelmed by social media and where to begin? Well, don’t feel bad, most insurance agency owners are. In this article I provide a few of the best social media sites for insurance agency owners and why I feel you and your agency need to be there. First, when considering your insurance […]
IBANY’s Emerging Leader Program Honors 17 Young Insurance Professionals
“I stumbled into the insurance world quite by accident.” “The insurance business found me.” “Insurance was not part of my initial plan.” “A career in the insurance industry was not something I had considered.” Those statements come from honorees in the Emerging Leader program, established this year by the Insurance Brokers’ Association of the State […]
Prechtl Honored by New York Insurance Association
SARATOGA SPRINGS, N.Y.—The New York Insurance Association, Inc. (NYIA) honored Mark Precthl with the Chair’s Distinguished Service Award at the association’s annual conference May 28 in Saratoga Springs, N.Y. Prechtl is executive vice president and chief executive officer of Chautauqua Patrons Insurance Company. “Mark embodies the fundamental purpose of insurance—helping people,” Bernard Turi, NYIA chair […]
Agency Performance Partners Celebrates One-Year Anniversary : Consulting firm shares insight gathered through proprietary agency assessments
EAST GREENWICH, RI—This month marks the one-year anniversary of Agency Performance Partners, an agency success consultancy led by Kelly Donahue-Piro. “During our first year in business, we’ve been fortunate to work with some of the most forwardthinking independent agencies in the country,” Donahue-Piro says. “It’s been exciting to see these businesses start to transform their […]
IIABNY Honors Leaders : Awards given at insurance producer organization’s leadership dinner
Cooperstown, N.Y.—The Independent Insurance Agents & Brokers of New York recognized excellent performance by insurers, a local trade group, volunteers and associates in a ceremony this evening. Acting for the final time in his capacity as IIABNY chair of the board, James Sutton presented the awards at the association’s 2015 Leadership Dinner, held following its […]
