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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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. […]
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 […]
Payment of Appraisal Award Fulfills Policy Promises An insurance company and its insured disagreed on the scope of damage due to hail. Eventually appraisal was demanded and an award was rendered and paid, including interest. Regardless, the insureds, unhappy, sued the insurer. In Burks v. Metropolitan Lloyds Ins. Co. of Texas, Slip Copy, 2015 WL […]
Country-Wide Ins. Co. v Blenman Plaintiff, Country-Wide Insurance Company, brings this action for a declaration that Plaintiff is not obligated to pay claims for no- fault benefits submitted to Plaintiff in connection with an alleged motor vehicle accident in which defendant, !genie F. Blenman, allegedly sustained personal injuries. The Accident took place on May 1, […]
While Americans are preoccupied with the political theater of the Presidential race, special interest groups toil to pass legislation that could radically transform your medical care. One example is the Interstate Medical Licensure Compact, which has passed in 11 states. Pennsylvania has joined a number of others in proposing it. The proposal promises to provide […]
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