October 31
NYiDAY Lights Up Times Square
NYiDAY Program Delivers, Lives On If you weren’t in attendance at NYiDAY 2016 in Manhattan a few weeks ago, you missed out. But have no fear, we’re bringing you some of the highlights and sharing news on how to take advantage of the event’s content. View from 50,000 Feet Set in dynamic Times Square, IIABNY […]
Where the Vitality Is
Science and business really do work together when leadership listens and follows the trails set by innovators. GWG Holdings, Inc. (Nasdaq:GWGH), a financial services company engaged in the life insurance secondary market, has secured the exclusive license for the “DNA Methylation-Based Predictor of Mortality” technology from the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA). The technology […]
Industry and Family Pride
October is a busy month in our industry and particularly at PIA of New York. It comes right after the association’s annual change of administration, and the newly inducted president hardly has a chance to get comfortable with his new title before he begins touring the state on behalf of our members. I remember when […]
It’s What We Do Consistently That Counts
We all know the things we are supposed to do, right? Eat well, exercise, get enough sleep, account round, and ask for the business. The challenge I all too often find is that we do these things inconsistently yet expect a consistent result. My trainer says it all the time “If you were only consistent…” […]
HVRAP Emphasizes Action and Presence
Have a strong web presence; be aware of E&O trends More than 200 insurance professionals from across the state gathered on Oct. 20 in the Doubletree Hotel in Tarrytown, to enjoy a day of networking, education and more, as part of PIANY’s annual Hudson Valley Regional Awareness Program. President’s message During the event’s luncheon newly […]
PIA Management Services expands to include Vermont association
GLENMONT, NY—PIA Management Services Inc. today announced it has reached an agreement with PIA National to assume management of the PIA state affiliate in Vermont. Formerly, PIA members were part of a merged association, which included PIA and IIAB members to comprise the Vermont Insurance Agents Association. Professional Insurance Agents of New York State, New […]
Georgia Refuses to Adopt Continuous Trigger
CGL Not Limited to Insuring Injury Taking Place During the Policy Period When an insured has a continuous loss where pollutants leak into the soils and cause damage over a long period of time, it can be held for the damages that result, as part of a continuous loss, over a long period of time. […]
PCI Elects New Officers to the Board of Governors
DALLAS—The Property Casualty Insurers Association of America (PCI) elected new officers of its Board of Governors during the association’s annual meeting. John Barbagallo, commercial lines group president, Progressive Insurance Group, was elected as PCI’s chair; Kurt Bock, CEO, COUNTRY Financial was elected first vice chair; and Pete McPartland, chairman of the board, president and CEO, […]
WIFS Announces 2016 Award Winners
Albany, NY—Several women were honored by Women in Insurance & Financial Services at the Annual WIFS Awards Ceremony held in Chicago recently. The following awards were presented: WOMAN OF THE YEAR The 2016 recipient is Arthea “Charlie” Reed, Financial Representative at Northwestern Mutual. Arthea’s WIFS National Board service and commitment to helping women succeed resulted […]
