November 30
IFNY Annual Luncheon: More than 300 Join in Tribute to Donald Kramer
More than 300 insurance leaders joined in the Insurance Federation of New York’s (IFNY) 101st Annual Free Enterprise Award Luncheon to honor Donald Kramer, Chairman, CEO and Chairman of Investment Committee, ILS Capital Management, Ltd. (Bermuda), as he received the Federation’s 2015 Free Enterprise Award. IFNY President Nick Pearson presented the Federation’s top honor to […]
The Figuration Clerk
IFNY Free Enterprise Award honoree Don Kramer, easily one of the industry’s top exponents, recalled a bit of his history in the First National City Bank building that now houses Cipriani. He recalled the teller window just to the left of what is now the stage and the lines there, but most importantly, he traced […]
Past is Prologue
The new Spielberg/Hanks movie “Bridge of Spies” is by all accounts a relatively factual telling of a 1950s Cold War drama played out on the front pages of the press with little public knowledge of the real drama occurring behind the scenes. The movie’s hero is an insurance lawyer from Brooklyn, James B. Donovan, who […]
Who’s Driving?
Many folks nowadays look to leasing, not only for a more affordable payment, but also for the fact that they can drive a new vehicle every three years or so. This in and of itself is a huge benefit for multiple reasons, including the inherent benefit of being able to take advantage of the latest […]
Seven-Step Process to Build Your Social Presence
Sir Richard Branson has a famous quote, “If you’re an entrepreneur and you don’t have a social media presence, your company is at a competitive disadvantage.” While Sir Richard is speaking the absolute truth, many insurance agents and agency owners feel intimidated by social media. So let’s take it in steps; here are several tips […]
Applied Systems Receives Highest Number of ACORD Awards at 2015 ACORD Forum
Company recognized as global leader in delivering innovative solutions to the insurance marketplace University Park, Ill.– Applied Systems announced that ACORD (Association for Cooperative Operations Research and Development), a global provider of insurance data standards, business and technology leadership, recently honored Applied Systems with the highest number of 2015 ACORD Awards, including the prestigious Leadership […]
Protecting your business in the New Year
We are coming to the time of year when we take stock of all we’ve just endured and look forward to the year to come. Much has taken place in 2015; certainly more than I could write about in a single article. So, as we reflect, let’s consider what I think is the most overlooked […]
Israel Bonds Insurance Division Luncheon Results in Record $44.6 Million in Bond Investments
250 people gathered on November 10th at Pierre Hotel in New York to honor Ronald Joelson, Northwestern Mutual and Stephen Ungar, AmTrust Financial Services, Inc. NEW YORK—On Tuesday, November 10th, 250 industry professionals and Israel Bonds supporters gathered for the annual Israel Bonds Insurance Division luncheon at the Pierre Hotel in New York City. […]
PIANY to focus on NYSIF’s 30-day notice requirement during the 2016 legislative session
GLENMONT, N.Y.—During a recent survey, members of the Professional Insurance Agents of New York State Inc. told their association to focus on removing the requirement for policyholders to provide 30-days’ notice to withdraw from the New York State Insurance Fund during the 2016 legislative session, which will begin in January. Each year, PIANY surveys its […]
