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 […]
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…” […]
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 […]
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 […]
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. […]
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, […]
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 […]
Dewitt, N.Y.—The New York State Insurance Fund (NYSIF) today announced the creation of a Producers’ Advisory Council. The move further establishes NYSIF’s recognition of the important role that producers play in the placement of State Fund business. Jack Smith, Jr., CPCU, ARM, CIC, chair of the board of the Independent Insurance Agents & Brokers of […]
WASHINGTON, D.C.—The Hill, a leading political newspaper, has named Bob Rusbuldt, Big “I” president & CEO, and Charles Symington, Big “I” senior vice president of external and government affairs, among the top trade association lobbyists in Washington, D.C. “The Big ‘I’ is proud to have its government affairs team recognized, once again, by one of […]
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RALEIGH, N.C. (WAVY) – Governor Pat McCrory offered advice to Hurricane Matthew victims filing out insurance claims in a press release on Saturday. Gov. McCrory urges those impacted by the storm to register with FEMA and make contact with their insurance company to assess damage. The governor offers the following tips to Hurricane Matthew survivors […]
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