The U.S. Senate passed the Flood Insurance Reform and Modernization (FIRM) Act last month by a vote of 92 to 6. The FIRM Act, introduced by Chairman Christopher Dodd (D-Conn.) and Ranking Member Sen. Richard Shelby (R-Ala.), would help modernize and refor
Spring has finally made its way to Iowa. And like many of your states, it’s been a long time coming! Jan and I have started our first round of new plantings—ornamentals, grasses and other annuals and perennials. This time of year always brings back memori
In the past, articles in industry publications have incited much concern from anxious agency owners…
I stared at the snapper and the snapper stared back. I raised my knife and the snapper’s beady black eyes followed its stainless steal ascent. Unable to follow through, I lowered the knife and quietly drank my iced tea, hoping no one at the table noticed
The ISO PAP excludes vehicles being used as a public or livery conveyance for liability, medical payments and physical damage. This exclusion pops up in scenarios ranging from airport shuttles to pizza delivery…
By: Volume 105, No. 5
Your customers expect it — but what services are you actually offering online?
Federal legislation is needed to bring about licensing reform—that’s the message agent Tom Minkler, chairman of the Big “I” government affairs committee, brought to a subcommittee of the House Financial Services Committee during a hearing on insurance reg
Everyone is overloaded with information. Too many sales pitches, too many ads, too many pop-ups and banners on Web sites, and now we are even receiving spam on cell phones. However, few things are more powerful than a brand.
On my visits across the country, I’ve heard the challenges some members have shared about their cooperative efforts with companies they represent. I’ve listened carefully and have heard some common themes. We are being asked to take on more work for the s