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Reflecting on 2006 Success

It’s hard to believe that another year has passed so quickly, but 2006 soon will make its exit, and we will move into a new year and new challenges with a new Congress. Let’s pause to take a look back at some of the accomplishments the Big “I” achieved in

The Case of the Confounded Coach

A cold December wind ripped through my trench coat, making my knees bang together louder than a 5 year old with a drum kit. Still, I grasped the icy putter calmly and stared down the flag billowing at the end of the pole. With one smooth stroke, I sent th

Looking for Signs of Emotional Intelligence

Emotional intelligence is a relatively new field of study. The concept was originally developed by researcher David McClelland of Harvard University. In “Testing for Competence Rather than Intelligence,” a paper he published in 1973, he argued that academ

Flood for All?

Here is a radical idea: perhaps it is time we consider putting the peril of flood in the homeowners policy.

Determining Coverage A on an HO Condo Policy

The Virtual University “Ask an Expert” service recently received the following question: “Can you provide a good rule of thumb for determining the unit owner’s coverage limit on an HO6? Most clients have no idea how to determine the limit they need. I rec

Creating Connections

Big “I” President Alex Soto takes his talent for communicating to the top.

Buckle Up: Transporting Kids to School Events

As a parent, do you ever transport high school (or other) kids to athletic or other school events? Do you use your own vehicle or a nonowned vehicle like a private passenger auto or van? Do you have a liability exposure? Do you have coverage under a PAP?

Analyze This: The Untold Story Behind Morgan Stanley’s Safeco Snub

Imagine my surprise as I opened my e-mail and saw a National Underwriter story titled “Analyst Sees Safeco Distribution Blunder.” Knowing Safeco to be a prudent insurance company that has garnered much success with its independent agent-driven distributio

Close to Home: State vs. Federal Regulation

On Aug. 24, 2002, Hurricane Andrew hit South Florida with a devastating force. That morning my agency at the time, Pennekamp and Soto, received thousands of serious and complicated claims. Among them were 17 insureds who were unfortunate enough to be part

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