October-November
Israel Bonds’ Insurance & Financial Services Division Honors Two Influential Industry Professionals
Development Corporation for Israel/Israel Bonds, the underwriter of debt securities issued by the State of Israel in the United States, held its annual Insurance and Financial Services Division Luncheon on Monday, October 28, 2019. Spanning over several decades, the annual event drew more than 200 industry professionals to the St. Regis Hotel in New York, […]
Richard Stewart Remembered
News that legendary former NYS Superintendent of Insurance Richard E. Stewart died at age 85 on October 13 was received with sadness across the industry. He was the Superintendent of the New York State Insurance Department from 1967 to 1971, and became a leader in insurance in the United States and recognized internationally. He initiated […]
Is Knowledge Really Power?
Sir Francis Bacon said “knowledge is power” and in the fast paced and constantly evolving world of insurance it is both a blessing and a curse. It’s a blessing because a knowledgeable and well-rounded independent agent can provide their client with excellent advice and counsel on how to properly protect themselves, their family and their […]
The Meaning of “Intent” in Insurance Law
by Gene Killian If you’re involved in the legal business for any length of time, every once in a while, you’ll come across a case in which the facts are so horrible, and the result so seemingly wrongheaded, that you can’t help but feel that our entire system has failed. A recent decision from the […]
Honoree Calls for Rejection of Cynicism Menzies Calls for “Advocacy Plus Personal Engagement to Make Financial Commitment Meaningful” in Address to Israel Bonds Luncheon
Mr Menzies Remarks: “Before I communicate my thoughts about the mission we are serving today, may I take a moment of personal indulgence to thank the many friends and colleagues here today and back in your offices, who poured out congratulations and best wishes to me over the past 10 days, since I acquired Applied […]
Protecting Children in Cyberspace
By Sue C. Quimby, CPCU, AU, CIC, CPIW, DAE – Assistant Vice President/Media Editor The internet, or cyberspace, has changed our lives – offering real time access to information, education and entertainment. There are also potential dangers in cyberspace, especially for children, including cyberbullying and cyber predators. Helping clients assess the risks of cyberspace, as […]
The Life Insurance Council of New York Concludes Annual Meeting & Planning Conference
LICONY concluded the organization’s long-running Annual Meeting & Planning Conference on October 11th at The Otesaga Hotel and Resort in Cooperstown, NY. The three-day event from Oct. 2-4 was attended by over 130 participants including senior level executives, general counsels and governmental affairs professionals of the life insurance companies of New York. Participants attended content-rich […]
Larry Schiffer Named Dick Kennedy Award Recipient
MCLEAN, VA.—ARIAS•U.S. is proud to announce that Larry Schiffer, Partner, Squire Patton Boggs (US) LLP was named recipient of the newly named Dick Kennedy Award (previously the ARIAS-U.S. Award) for his service, hard work and commitment to ARIAS-U.S. Schiffer was recognized at the 2019 ARIAS-U.S. Fall Conference reception on October 3, 2019. Chairman Emeritus Dick […]
Assault & Battery Exclusion Prohibits Coverage for Defense
Shooting in Bar Injuring Eight Excluded Battery One summer night in 2015, gunshot blasts pulverized the sociable hum of a nightclub in Louisville, Kentucky. Somebody had brought a firearm into the bar, and the ensuing discharge of bullets struck eight people. Six of those people sued the nightclub’s owner, Cole’s Place, Inc. (“Cole’s Place”), in […]
