Over the years, numerous recommendations, rules, guidelines and lawsuits have attempted to deal with the problem of existing lead-based paint in homes and other structures. The EPA has usually played a key role in lead paint mitigation efforts. On April 2
Over the last 15 years of working in the financial services industry, I’ve had the opportunity to interview and study many top producers. I’ve observed seven strategies that you can employ to get to the top and stay there. The more you can master each str
The regulation of insurance: it’s an issue we have brought to Capitol Hill year after year during the Big “I” Legislative Conference & Convention. Members from across the country, as well as your national Big “I” government affairs staff, have worked tire
To me the circus is not the greatest show on earth—at least not while Cher is still touring—but I still love to go every year it’s in town. You see, I nearly joined the traveling show in my teens after a girl told me I looked sexy in clown makeup. After r
By: Volume 107, No. 5
Despite a shaky housing market, agents are finding ways to stabilize battered homeowners books.
On June 1, 2010 in most states, ISO’s new business auto filing will become effective. Changes include a new waiver of subrogation endorsement, enhanced coverage for electronic equipment, clarification of the wear and tear exclusion, a new golf cart and lo
While many of the specifics have not been finalized, independent agents and brokers can expect to feel the effects of the new law from both a health insurance sales and a small business perspective. Implementation is scheduled in stages over the next four
The screams. The madness. The mayhem. The scene unfolding in my brother’s backyard looked like an all-out prison riot, or worse, the crowd at a British soccer match.I quickly checked my surroundings to makes sure I was in the right place. Folding table lo
In these economic times, every advantage counts—it can be the difference between red and black ink. Are you leaving a market access, coverage or pricing advantage on the table? If you’re not taking advantage of Big “I” Advantage, the national association’