In 1984, a small band of insurance communications professionals gathered in Phoenix for what we called the Insurance Communications Summit. I was a panelist, along with the likes of Sam Friedman, George Nordhaus, Ron Vinson and many others who, for the first time, were coming to the understanding that we actually had a shared mission […]
Sometimes rules that are created to address a real problem have unintended consequences. Such is the case with New York’s Joint Commission on Public Ethics, widely known as “JCOPE.” Late in January, JCOPE voted for an advisory opinion to expand the definition of lobbying to include communications between public relations firms and journalists. So, if […]
Googling for a discussion of dependence on electronic data, I found this in, of all places, Popular Mechanics. “Vehicles are increasingly behaving like computers with wheels…In the past we would have called it the electrical system, but its mission has evolved way beyond simply moving dumb electrons. Collectively, these electronics are known as the Controller […]
I can’t stress enough how important social media engagement is for your insurance agency’s digital marketing strategy. There are many social media platforms you can use to broadcast messages. Facebook, Twitter, and Pinterest are among the most valuable. But if you want to attract and build a following that will help you and your insurance […]
The LICONY 48th Anniversary Celebration Reception was held on Thursday, February 4, 2016 at the Mutual of America Headquarters on Park Avenue in New York City. The 160 in attendance represented LICONY membership; the New York Senate and Assembly; the NYS Department of Financial Services; other trade organizations; and industry friends.
Missouri General Insurance Agency has selected Applied Epic to serve as their digital foundation to manage business growth for their property and casualty and benefits books of business. Applied Epic will also enable Missouri General Insurance Agency to manage their sales pipeline, forecast sales growth, and quickly identify cross and upsell opportunities via a single […]
The Agents’ Council for Technology (ACT) and the ACORD-User Groups Information Exchange (AUGIE) have announced a joint initiative, the Insurance Digital Revolution (IDR). The objective of the IDR is to drive adoption of digital tools that help agents, carriers and MGAs better serve their clients. This new industry advocacy program will build awareness of digital […]
By: Merry Korn, Founder and CEO, Pearl Interactive Network At Pearl Interactive Network, we are proud that our company’s growth benefits a mission beyond our own. While our achievements are undoubtedly positive from a business standpoint, they also mean that more and more unemployed veterans are finding work. The staffing solutions world is uniquely satisfying […]
The Duty of an Insurance Producer is Limited in Illinois In the news today it appears clear that no one is willing to take responsibility for his or her own acts. If something goes wrong, if someone loses money, if a building is damaged, if insurance does not cover a loss, it’s someone else’s fault. […]
Amato v National Specialty Ins. Co. In this declaratory judgment action, a plaintiff who was allegedly injured in an assault by an intoxicated restaurant patron sought an order declaring that the restaurant’s insurers had a duty to defend and indemnify the restaurant. Supreme Court ruled in favor of the insurers, and the Appellate Division affirmed, […]
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