(With thanks to Insurance Journal) An Albany insurance broker has been sentenced to nine years in prison for a $1 million securities fraud scheme. Lawrence D. Rosenbaum previously pleaded guilty to charges including grand larceny and securities fraud. He also admitted failing to file state income taxes. Prosecutors say he fraudulently solicited over $1 million […]
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, 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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Association says Zebrowski’s bill would save New Yorkers time, money on unnecessary insurance requirement Glenmont, N.Y.—The Professional Insurance Agents of New York State is commending Assemblyman Kenneth Zebrowski Jr., D-96, for introducing legislation (A.1312) this week to allow insurance carriers to give their policyholders the option to save time and money by eliminating the state’s outdated […]
Association Applauds Seward, Gallivan for Leadership and Industry Sense to Benefit Public Jan. 4, 2017, Glenmont, N.Y.—The Professional Insurance Agents of New York State is applauding Sens. James L. Seward, R-51, and Patrick M. Gallivan, R-59, for introducing a bill yesterday (S.428), which would eliminate the requirement for policyholders to provide 30-day notice to withdraw […]
As seen on and released by Insurance Information Institute (I.I.I.) For immediate release — New York Press Office: (212) 346-5500; media@iii.org I.I.I. Encourages Motorcycle Enthusiasts To Get Revved Up With The Proper Insurance Coverage Bikers To Check Out New Rides And Gear At New York Motorcycle Show, December 9 –11 NEW YORK, December 8, 2016 […]
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RALEIGH, N.C. (WAVY) – Governor Pat McCrory offered advice to Hurricane Matthew victims filing out insurance claims in a press release on Saturday. Gov. McCrory urges those impacted by the storm to register with FEMA and make contact with their insurance company to assess damage. The governor offers the following tips to Hurricane Matthew survivors […]
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Diane Alsop dodged a scare two years ago when an anomaly in her mammogram was determined to not be breast cancer. But that anomaly, diagnosed as atypical hyperplasia, a precancerous condition, wouldn’t have been detected without a mammogram. And Alsop, with no health insurance, would not have received that potentially life-saving test without a fund […]
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