December 2024
IFNY Annual Free Enterprise Luncheon Honors Dave North, Andrew Mais
Intern program highlighted as 220 applaud current and future leaders The Insurance Federation of New York held its 109th Annual Award Luncheon on November 14, 2024. IFNY honored two individuals. The Free Enterprise Award, which is at the heart of the Luncheon and numbers among recipients Henry Ford, Hank Greenberg, and Donald Trump, was presented […]
Recovery Room- and lots of it
It is hard to forget that masterpiece of television advertising that branded a financial services company so effectively: “When EF Hutton talks…” was the slogan that launched thousands of investors on a path – pre-internet – to E F Hutton for financial and investing advice. For me, as for many of our readers, there are […]
Sander Elected to Board of Directors of the New York Insurance Association
ALBANY, N.Y. – The New York Insurance Association (NYIA) has elected Benedikt Sander, president and chief executive officer of Preferred Mutual Insurance Company, to the association’s board of directors for a term ending December 31, 2026. Preferred Mutual has been a member of the New York Insurance Association (NYIA) since 1970, and Sander has been […]
Godfread to lead insurance commissioner association in 2025
BISMARCK, N.D. – Insurance Commissioner Jon Godfread will serve as the president of the National Association of Insurance Commissioners (NAIC) for 2025 after serving as president-elect in 2024. As NAIC president, Godfread will lead the chief insurance regulators in all 50 states, the District of Columbia, and five U.S. territories in enhancing regulatory collaboration and promoting […]
AMERIND’s Tribal Risk & Insurance Convening Highlights Top Topics in Insurance Industry
Santa Ana Pueblo, NM – AMERIND, the country’s only 100 percent Tribally owned insurance provider, hosted its annual Tribal Risk & Insurance Convening in November in Nashville, TN. Over 350 attendees gathered to learn the latest in risk management, leadership, human resources, finance, technology, and tribal development. This year’s theme “Embracing Resilience-Navigating Change” was about empowering Tribal communities […]
Prepare for a Claim-Free Winter
By Sue C. Quimby, CPCU, AU, CIC, CPIW, DAE, CLP-A – Senior Vice President A home is a major investment and every precaution should be taken to protect it. As cold weather approaches, now is a good time for agents to partner with their insureds and help reduce the risk of loss. Helping clients understand […]
PIANY applauds the governor for signing PIA-priority windstorm definition bill, thanks members for their grassroots efforts
ALBANY, N.Y. – The Professional Insurance Agents of New York State Inc., applaud Gov. Kathy Hochul for signing legislation (A.2866/S.4199), which establishes a standardized definition of windstorm for homeowners insurance policies. This bill was the top legislative priority for PIANY for the 2024 session. “The passage of this bill is a testament to the relentless […]
AmTrust Title Announces Integration of Qualia Atlas with ASAP
New York, ny – AmTrust Title Announces Integration of Qualia Atlas with ASAP New York, AmTrust Title, a subsidiary of AmTrust Financial Services, Inc., has announced the successful integration of Qualia Atlas with ASAP (AmTrust’s Advanced Search and Production Software). These new integrations empower Qualia agents to underwrite policies seamlessly with AmTrust Title. Qualia agents […]
ACORD Solutions Group Launches ADEPT Placing as Single Gateway for Brokers and Insurers to Exchange Standardized Placing Data
New York, ny – ACORD Solutions Group, a leading provider of next-generation digital solutions for the global insurance industry, has announced a first-of-its-kind placing data exchange capability in its ADEPT data exchange platform. This one-to-many placing interface will act as a universal hub for exchanging placing data for insurers and brokers worldwide, connecting to all major placing […]
