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Berkshire Hathaway GUARD Adds Commercial Auto Insurance in New York
WILKES-BARRE, PA – Berkshire Hathaway GUARD Insurance Companies recently began offering Commercial Auto coverage in New York. The product can be written on a stand-alone basis or together with other complementary lines. The policy is aimed at accommodating the needs of a broad audience, including artisan contractors, repair and service operations, delivery and distributor classes, […]
IVANS Enables Distribution, Automated Servicing Via Independent Agencies, MGAs and Insurers
IVANS, a division of Applied Systems, has announced new, innovative capabilities to expand digital distribution and servicing of insurance products throughout the insurance lifecycle. Leveraging its network of more than 30,000 agencies and 380 MGAs and insurers, IVANS’s latest enhancements enable agencies, MGAs and insurers to identify new business opportunities and markets, as well as […]
New York Life : Small Business Owners are Highly Optimistic About 2017, Outpacing the General Public
From New York Life: According to a recent poll conducted by Ipsos on behalf of New York Life, a large percentage of American small business owners are optimistic for the growth of their business in 2017 according to a new survey by New York Life. In fact, 60% of small business owners expect their financial […]
John Roberts to ShelterPoint’s Board of Directors
Richard White, CEO of ShelterPoint Life has announced the election of John Roberts to the Company’s Board of Directors. Mr. Roberts is a senior-level insurance executive with 37 years of experience in disability, life, dental, and special risk businesses. He held leadership roles in group insurance, as well as operational management positions in underwriting and […]
