2024
Big I: Nearly 70% of Americans Are Reviewing Their Insurance Policies
New Survey from Trusted Choice® Reveals Consumer Uncertainty
and Behavior on Insurance Coverage.
SWAT-ing Wc Fraud
I’ve always liked Adam Friedlander and his dad and the way they do business: sharp, bright and always with reference to the buyer’s benefit – even when it takes a lot of effort and funds. In 2012, Friedlander introduced the Fraud Solutions (SWAT) team was introduced to combat escalating workers’ compensation fraud, achieving notable success this past year […]
Harper Elected Chair Of New York Insurance Association
Edward Harper of Statewide Underwriting Services has been elected chair of the New York Insurance Association (NYIA) and began serving a one-year term on Jan. 1, 2024. He has served on NYIA’s Board of Directors since 2018. “Eddie is a tenacious leader who never shies away from a challenge,” Ellen Melchionni, president of NYIA said. […]
Daniel F. Maher’s Career Celebrated
In honor of Daniel F. Maher’s 26+ years of leadership, the Board of ELANY has renamed its state-of-the-art conference center the Daniel F. Maher Conference Center. Dan’s dedication and passion to the needs of Excess Line members have helped the industry serve its clients faster and more efficiently for over a quarter century. ELANY is […]
PIANY Hails Hochul signing of its “bait-and-switch bill”
The Professional Insurance Agents of New York State Inc., applauded Gov. Kathy Hochul for signing legislation to require insurance companies to make a good-faith attempt to verify a drivers’ driving history prior to binding a personal automobile insurance policy. “The law, which was termed a top priority for PIANY during the 2023 legislative session, will ensure that consumers […]
Home Generator Safety
By Sue C. Quimby, CPCU, AU, CIC, CPIW, DAE – Vice President/Media Editor Power outages can happen at any time, but they are especially dangerous during cold weather. In February of 2021, the entire state of Texas lost power, and some areas were out for an extended period. Home generators can literally be life savers, […]
Aon’s $ 13.4 billion acquisition of NFP is largest global brokerage deal
Aon’s acquisition of NFP, announced on 20th December 2023, will have a significant effect on the structure of the insurance broking sector, according to Insuramore and other sources in London. . According to its global rankings of insurance broking and MGA / MGU groups, which were last updated earlier in 2023 with data for 2022, […]
Risk Strategies Acquires Setnor Byer Insurance & Risk
Risk Strategies, a leading national specialty insurance brokerage and risk management firm, announced it has acquired Setnor, Byer, Boganoff, Inc., which does business as Setnor Byer Insurance & Risk, a Greater Fort Lauderdale brokerage and risk management firm with a specialization in developing innovative property, casualty and employee benefits solutions. Terms of the deal were not […]
Risk Strategies Acquires Robert Alan Agency
Risk Strategies announced it has acquired Robert Alan Agency, a New York-based full-service retail insurance agency. Terms of the deal were not disclosed.Established in 1980 by Bob Carlucci, the Robert Alan Agency is headquartered in New City, NY with several offices in the region. Its primary business focus is providing personal and commercial lines of insurance to […]
