By Sue C. Quimby, CPCU, AU, CIC, CPIW, DAE – Vice President/Media Editor Each year, vehicle fires cause over a billion dollars in damage in the United States (autoinsuranceez.com). Statistaa.com reports there are 174,000 highway vehicle fires each year. Hurricane Ian brought electric vehicle (EV) fires to the headlines. Despite the publicity, EV fires are […]
Centauri’s Preparedness in Claims Management and Client Service Proved Essential for its Insureds Following Hurricane Ian Devastation By the time Hurricane Ian was rated at Category 4 in its attack trajectory toward Florida’s west coast, one insurer had already reflected upon its protocols and its readiness during the expected onslaught, proving that preparedness and financial […]
Time flies when you are having fun, and that is certainly what has been happening over at ShelterPoint Life Insurance Company, which is celebrating its 50th anniversary this year! We talked with ShelterPoint, and they gave us a peek behind the curtain as they shared stories and information about their people, culture and company over the years – and their 50th-anniversary celebration!
Here are the top 5 things you may not have known about ShelterPoint.
Ian hit Cape Cayo at 155 m.p.h. Wallop. Too late to start thinking. Too late for “feel good” plans. In a flash, first responders and insurers were hit with tidal waves that have yet to subside. But in Ian’s wake, there has been time to reflect for real on the insurance industry’s performance, its readiness […]
Insurance Advocate has long recognized our Insurance Team of the Year (2018) ShelterPoint Life Insurance Company (“ShelterPoint Life”), New York’s largest statutory disability (DBL) insurance carrier, as a force for good, beyond simply underwriting businesses and families and caring for their clients s immediately and carefully. This is a class act with ateanm that will […]
The number of independent insurance agencies has increased and business conditions for agencies remain favorable, according to the 2022 Agency Universe Study. While the majority of agencies experienced increased revenue, that percentage was lower than in the previous study in 2020. Future One, a collaboration of the Big “I” and leading independent agency companies, has […]
Jewelers Mutual® Group has announced the addition of a new member, Constance Bayne, to its board of directors, effective October 1, 2022. “We are excited to welcome Connie to our board of directors. She brings strong knowledge of both personal and commercial insurance as well as the processes and systems needed to support them,” said […]
World Insurance Associates LLC (World), a leading insurance brokerage, announced that it launched World Private Client Group (WPCG) within its personal lines business. WPCG will cater to highly successful individuals and families. The group is comprised of industry specialists with extensive knowledge about the unique needs and exposures of high net worth clients and will […]
World Insurance Associates LLC (“WIA”), a Top 50 Insurance Brokerage, announced that it has acquired Michael F. Iacangelo & Company Inc. (“Iacangelo”) of Belleville, NJ on September 1, 2022. Terms of the transaction were not disclosed. Iacangelo was founded in 1957. They provide their customers with personal lines coverage including homeowners, auto, motorcycle and renters’ […]
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