Objective Technical Expertise As so many in business today strive for social relevance and for a place in the sun that shines through social media, we must applaud The American Academy of Actuaries, the people who are the brunt of jokes about personality and senses of humor – not true by the way. The AAA […]
Jodie A. Papa, the Manager of National Fire Adjustment Co., Inc. headquarters office located in Buffalo, New York has been elected as National President o the National Association of Public Insurance Adjusters (NAPIA) which was established in 1951 to promote a higher standard for policyholder advocacy. Ms. Papa worked her way up the ladder with […]
37,000 high income insurance clients of 150 high income agents Want “Fresh” when the Refresh Comes: Results of a survey by the Private Risk Management Association
$80-billion pandemic of insurance fraud Here are the headlines: Homeless New Yorkers are targeted in a $31.7 million slip-and-fall ring … A crime ring burns and floods dozens of homes. … A sober-home mogul trades sex for drugs. Meet the “winners” in the Insurance Fraud Hall of Shame, the nation’s most brazen convicted insurance scammers […]
Glen Rock, NJ/December 2020 – MSO, Inc. (The Mutual Service Office, Inc.), is pleased to announce their Vendor Partnership with Optima SIU. Established in 2002, Optima is a global company handling insurance fraud cases in the United States and Europe. In addition to fraud investigations, Optima offers a full range of fraud compliance services. Based […]
PIANY’s Certified Insurance Counselor and Certified Insurance Service Representative designation programs continue to be available online. These continuing-education credit-approved, nationally recognized designation programs take a practical, hands-on approach to learning. These designations are recognized nationwide as important credentials—ones that benefit individuals, their agencies, and their customers. To earn the CIC or CISR designation, participants must […]
The Hill, a prominent political newspaper, has once again named Bob Rusbuldt, Big “I” president & CEO, and Charles Symington, Big “I” senior vice president of external, industry and government affairs, among the top trade association lobbyists in Washington, D.C. this year. As in previous years, the Big “I” was the only insurance agent/broker group […]
By Sue C. Quimby, CPCU, AU, CIC, CPIW, DAE As temperatures fall, the demand for and use of supplemental heating sources rises. Portable heaters are commonly used when the main heating system is inadequate, or when just an area of the building needs to be heated. During the COVID-19 pandemic, supplemental heaters became essential equipment […]
Seven Simple Ways to Turn Up the Volume on Leadership and Client Service By Richard Torrenzano Listening has been a problem since mankind developed ears. Sometimes, the results have been dire, particularly in military and risk management history. October 25, 1854, in the Crimean War, the British Light Brigade was ordered to attack from the […]
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