Kevin O’Brien, President and CEO of the Inland Marine Underwriters Association (IMUA), announced that he will step down from his role on January 31, 2025. During a recent Executive Committee meeting, O’Brien informed IMUA’s officers of his intentions. After 14 years at the helm, he will be pursuing new opportunities outside the organization. IMUA is […]
New resource helps independent insurance agencies harness the power of AI to enhance client relationships, optimize marketing efforts and drive growth. ALEXANDRIA, VA – As artificial intelligence (AI) continues to evolve, it stands as a growing tool that is reshaping how independent agents should approach insurance marketing. To help independent insurance agents get started with […]
ALBANY, N.Y., The 140 year old New York Insurance Association, Inc. (NYIA) Board of Directors has announced top leadership changes. Ellen Melchionni, currently president of NYIA, will retire effective December 31, 2024. Cassandra Anderson will assume the role of president on January 1, 2025. Anderson is currently NYIA’s executive vice president. Melchionni has served as […]
The New York Insurance Association, Inc. (NYIA) honored Thomas Spataro with the 2024 Chair’s Distinguished Service Award. Spataro is senior vice president, mutual company specialty practice at Guy Carpenter. He was presented with the award at the association’s annual conference held at The Saratoga Hilton in Saratoga Springs, N.Y. “NYIA is honored to award the […]
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 […]
Ryder Cup Winner Luke Donald, Applied President Jamie Sahara Interviewed by Sportscaster Jim Kelly As the world’s largest annual charity golf event heads into its final rounds, Applied Underwriters, the sponsor of the Applied Underwriters Invitational tournament has announced that the effort has set a new record and raised more than 10 million dollars for […]
Best Practices agencies continue exceptional organic growth and invest in young producer development. New York auto insurance policyholders and independent insurance agents expressed universal praise for Governor Kathy Hochul’s signing into law New York’s “Auto Insurance Consumer Relief Act,” a measure supported by both consumers and the insurance community. The bill allows insurance companies to […]
Best Practices agencies continue exceptional organic growth and invest in young producer development. ALEXANDRIA, VA, As the independent agency channel continues to move past the historic economic disruptions of the coronavirus pandemic and into the challenges of a hard market, Best Practices agencies continue to display exceptional organic growth and profitability while heavily investing in […]
MSO, Inc. has launched a new phase in support of its mission to, “provide educational services to the property & casualty industry for the continued education of insureds, agents/brokers, and insurance carriers and their staffs.” The channel, provides information on timely, relevant insurance topics in an entertaining video format. Presently the channel contains: · Underwriters’ Corner – […]
The Coalition Against Insurance Fraud is thrilled to announce the recommendation for Michelle Rafeld to serve as our 3rd Executive Director. Michelle was the unanimous choice of the Search Committee which worked over the summer interviewing candidates. Her selection will require approval by the Executive Committee later this month and by the Coalition Board at […]
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