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December 2010
Thursday, December 16, 2010
Tax Package Passes House and Senate
Adding a Pet to the Family this Holiday Season?
Recent Studies Show Americans Planning to Rely Heavily on Social Security Benefits
Federal Judge Rules Against Key Piece of Health Care Reform
Maintaining Policies Locally in Today’s Agency—Part One
Thursday, December 9, 2010
Independent Agency Ranks Stabilize
Kerfuffle Over Certificates and Cancellation Notices
Pending Legislation Would Limit Scope of Red Flags Rule
President Obama and GOP Congressional Leadership Strike Deal on Taxes
Latest Tax Deal is Impacting ROTH IRA Conversations
Thursday, December 2, 2010
HHS Releases Interim Final Rule on Medical Loss Ratios (MLRs)
U.S. Senate Fails to Pass 1099 Repeal Amendments
Crop Insurance II: Past May Not be Prologue in Profits
State Guidance on Health Insurance Exchanges Released by HHS
For 2011, Don’t Overlook a Large Market Opportunity
November 2010
Thursday, November 18, 2010
Congress Reconvenes for Lame Duck with Big “To-Do” List
Rate Actions and Market Withdrawal Causes Agents to Pause on LTC Insurance
Multiple Peril Crop Insurance Premiums Explained
FEMA Announces Scientific Resolution Process for Flood Mapping
E&O Extends Beyond English
Thursday, November 11, 2010
Mirror, Mirror on the Wall, What’s the Softest Line of All?
Make Goals Specific in Order to Achieve Them
Auto and Homeowners Satisfaction Remains Low
Your Digital Brand—Part Two
How Effective is Your Technology?
Thursday, November 4, 2010
Big Election Gains for Republicans Shift Outlook on Agent Issues
InsurPac Impacts Campaign 2010
Contingent Commissions Not Main Driver in P-C Profitability Swings
Are Financial Advisors Being Replaced by Fortune Tellers, Lobbyists and Political Pundits?
Your Digital Brand
October 2010
Thursday, October 28, 2010
Contingency Commissions Not in Step with Loss Ratios
Hold On To Your Hats! New IBHS Research Center Can Weather Any Storm
Trend Continues for More Transparency for 401(k) Plans
Offer Clients Halloween Safety Tips
What Goes Around
Thursday, October 21, 2010
The Numbers Are In: Contingent Commissions Fell Again in 2009
NAIC Tackles … and then Punts … Health Agent Compensation Issues
Long-term Care Rate Increases Create Paradox for Policyholders and Agents
InsurPac Weighs in on Upcoming Election
Big “I” Recommends Changes to RMA Regarding Managers Bulletin on Crop Insurance
Thursday, October 14, 2010
NAIC Sends Letter to HHS on Medical Loss Ratio Concerns
New W-2 Reporting Requirement Delayed One Year
NAIC Focuses on Earthquake Exposure
Timing is Not Necessarily Everything
Big “I” Signs Coalition Letter Urging Congress to Enact Permanent Estate Tax Reform
Thursday, October 7, 2010
Social Media, Mobile and Marketing
Big “I” and Other Agent Groups Send Letter to NAIC on MLR Definitions
Lessons from the Ryder Cup
No iPhone on the Interstate
When Vacant Isn’t Really Vacant
September 2010
Thursday, September 30, 2010
Industry Execs Weigh In on Economy, Soft Market
National Flood Insurance Program Extended for One Year
Marsh Settles Another Bid-Rigging Lawsuit
Negative Insurance Outlook Remains
Take a Cue from the Movie Industry
Thursday, September 23, 2010
House and Senate Pass National Flood Insurance Program Extension Bill
Ask the Agenda Question
Retirement Planning in 2010—Before New Laws are Enacted
The HO Policy and Power Surges
Majestic Capital to Be Acquired by Bayside Capital Partners
Thursday, September 16, 2010
September 23 Marks Key Date for Health Care Implementation
Major Misconceptions about Home Insurance Still Exist
Senate Votes Down Measures to Address Onerous 1099 Reporting Requirement
Study Shows Consumers Favor Fiduciary Standards for Independent Agents
Keep Tabs on Replacement Cost
Thursday, September 9, 2010
Learn a Marketing Lesson from Miss America
Contingent Compensation Debate Continues
Big “I” Invited to Risk Management Office to Discuss Crop Insurance Issues
Small Businesses Face Tax Uncertainty
Take Control of Your Agency Security Plan
Thursday, September 2, 2010
Hurricane Earl Threatens East Coast
Do You Really Like Me?
Big “I” Opposes SEC’s Proposed Universal Fiduciary Standard of Care
Big “I” Weighs in Against FTC Insurance Regulation Bill
Educate Renters on Subgroation Claims
August 2010
Thursday, August 26, 2010
Five Years Later, Effects of Katrina Linger
Lawyers Trade Blows With FTC Over Red Flags Rule
FASB Disclosure Proposal Garners Criticism
FEMA Introduces New NFIP Preferred Risk Policy Eligibility Extension
PAP vs. BAP
Thursday, August 19, 2010
Asbestos-Related T.V. Commercials on the Rise, but Who’s Footing the Bill?
Insurance Regulators Tackle Health Care, Other Issues at National Meeting
New Study Validates Investment Expenses Matter
Big “I” Signs U.S. Chamber of Commerce Letter Urging 1099 Mandate Repeal
Does Local Board Equal Personally Liable?
Thursday, August 12, 2010
Many May Outlive Their Retirement Savings
Big “I” Urges Congress to Repeal 1099 Filing Provision
FTC Insurance Regulation Bill Introduced in the Senate
Maximize Your Local Search Results
Accept Responsibility for Sales Success
Thursday, August 5, 2010
Independent Agents Can Capitalize on Declining Customer Satisfaction in Auto
A Distinction with a Difference
The Best Web Marketing Strategy You’ve Never Heard
N.C. and N.J. Teen Golfers Win 42nd Annual Trusted Choice® Big “I” National Championship
What Is Your Binding Authority?
July 2010
Thursday, July 29, 2010
Rusbuldt Responds on Contingent Compensation
FTC Fights for Right for Broad Application of ‘Red Flags Rule’
Debate Continues Over Role of Agents and Brokers in New HHS Health Care Web Portal
The Seven Deadly Sins of Data Backup and Recovery
Four!
Thursday, July 22, 2010
President Signs Financial Services Regulatory Reform into Law
Uninsured Motorist Exposure Rising Dramatically
Do Your Customers Like Piña Coladas?
Big “I” Agent Testifies Before Congress on Federal Crop Insurance Program
Family-Owned Small Businesses Face Estate Tax Uncertainty
Thursday, July 15, 2010
M&A Activity Steps Up Among Mega-Brokers
Senate Passes Financial Services Regulatory Reform Package
House Passes National Flood Insurance Program Extension Bill
Create a Sales Environment
Senators Campaign for Bipartisan Estate Tax Fix
Thursday, July 8, 2010
Changes in Employee Benefits Keep Coming
Avoid Website E&O Errors
Is It All on the App—Online?
Big “I” Continues to Fight Against Proposed Standard Reinsurance Agreement (Crop Insurance)
Avoid Sales Manager Mistakes
Thursday, July 1, 2010
Agents Weigh Impact of Financial Services Reform
Senate Passes National Flood Insurance Program Extension
Financial Reform Package Tackles Fiduciary Issue
More Details of New Health Care Law Roll Out Today
Summer Parties Near Water Present Risks
June 2010
Thursday, June 25, 2010
Financial Services Reform Bill Agreement Reached
I Need to Call My….Lawyer?
Halfway Gone
Text Messages May Not be Private
Big “I” Launches Grassroots on Crop and Flood Insurance
Thursday, June 17, 2010
Consumer Shopping for Auto Insurance Grows Online
What You May Not Know about Water, Pollution and Mortgage Insurance…
New Regulations on Grandfathering of Health Care Plans Released
Financial Services Reform Bill Negotiations Continue
Big “I” Calls for Fair Crop Insurance Program Reform
Thursday, June 10, 2010
Hurricanes and Oil Don’t Mix
Oil, Flood and the NFIP
State Farm Bails Its Way Out of Flood Insurance
Financial Services Reform Bill in Final Stages
Big “I” Continues to Press Congress for Long-Term Extension of Flood Program
Thursday, June 3, 2010
FTC Delays Enforcement of Red Flags Rule Until December 31
Personal Umbrella Liability Premiums on the Rise?
NFIP Expires as Hurricane Season Starts
Medical Loss Ratio Definitions Delayed
Capture the Complete Client Picture
May 2010
Thursday, May 27, 2010
Trusted Choice® Study Shows Many Americans Not Fully Prepared for Natural Disasters
Financial Services Reform Bill Passes Senate
New York Big “I” Challenges Compensation Disclosure Regulation in Court
Independent Agent Market Share Erodes
New Attack Launched on Red Flags Rule as Enforcement Date Looms
Thursday, May 20, 2010
Chinese Drywall Problem: Bigger Than You Think
P-C Industry Opposes Repeal of McCarran-Ferguson Exemption for Health Insurers
Big “I” Seeks to Protect Agent Role in Health Care Roll Out
Don’t Fall for the Big Fish Story
Rethink How You Open
Thursday, May 13, 2010
Make LTCi an Easy Sale
Arkansas Levee Official Falls Off Flood Insurance Wagon
Red Flags Rule Enforcement Begins June 1
Health Care Reform Law Details Continue to Trickle Out
The Beauty of Balance
Thursday, May 6, 2010
Chinese Drywall Problem: Bigger Than You Think
P-C Industry Opposes Repeal of McCarran-Ferguson Exemption for Health Insurers
Big “I” Seeks to Protect Agent Role in Health Care Roll Out
Don’t Fall for the Big Fish Story
Rethink How You Open
April 2010
Thursday, April 29, 2010
Rusbuldt Responds to Willis CEO, Joe Plumeri
Senate Considers Financial Services Regulatory Reform
House Financial Services Committee Passes NFIP Extension
Lessons from Hulk Hogan
To Enjoy Life, Rebalance
Thursday, April 22, 2010
2011 or Bust
Big “I” Submits Congressional Testimony on National Flood Insurance Program
Employee Stock is Rising
Environmental Liability Coverage Becoming Mainstream
Enforcement of ‘Red Flags Rule’ to Begin on June 1
Thursday, April 15, 2010
More Mergers & Acquisitions on the Horizon?
Mediocre at Best
Travelers Joins Trusted Choice®
Capital Gains Tax Bites Estate Tax
Fix the Top Mistakes in Agency Web Design
Thursday, April 8, 2010
Health Care Reform Hits Small Businesses with New Rules
Insurance Employment Makes National Economic News
Tax Time is Here and Now
Big “I” Joins Forces to Urge Congress to Extend the National Flood Insurance Program
Insuring Personal Trusts
Thursday, April 1, 2010
Health Care Reform: An Agent Overview
Health Care Reform Includes Long-Term Care Angle
NFIP and COBRA Subsidy Extensions Expire
Bring on the Bulls
Coinsurance, Explained
March 2010
Thursday, March 25, 2010
President Obama Signs Health Care Bill into Law
Senate Banking Committee Passes Crucial Amendment to Financial Services Bill
Retirement: Somewhere Versus Anywhere
Commercial Lines Comp: How Much Can You Afford?
Make Your Web Site Short and Sweet
Thursday, March 18, 2010
Dodd Unveils Financial Reform Proposal
A New Era Begins
Big “I” Grassroots Campaign Targets House Blue Dog and Moderate Democrats
2010 Chile Earthquake: By the Numbers
Broaden Your Agency’s Online Reach
Thursday, March 11, 2010
CEOs Question Commercial Lines Pricing Discipline, Praise Personal Lines
Solvency II and You
House Subcommittee Holds Hearing on Natural Disaster Legislation
The Tax Man Cometh
Build a Web Presence Worthy of 2010
Thursday, March 4, 2010
Burr, Crowley Address Big “I” Membership
Solvency II and You: Decoding New Insurer Regulations
Homeowners Insureds Seek Bundled Coverage Options
House Passes NARAB II Bill
Congressman Mike Ross Named Big “I” Legislator of the Year
February 2010
Thursday, February 25, 2010
House Passes Bill That Would Repeal Antitrust Exemption for Health Insurers
Social Media: Where to Start?
Red Flags Rule: A Guide for Agencies
Long-Term Care Insurance Rates Expected to Rise in 2010
Big “I” Fights Administration’s Proposed Cuts to Crop Insurance Program
Thursday, February 18, 2010
Outlook for Small Business Job Growth Remains Uncertain
Big Insurance Brokers Freed from Spitzer-Era Settlements
Crop Insurance Program at Risk of $6.9 Billion Cut
Agents Must Assess Inflation’s Impact
Republican Sen. Richard Burr and Democrat Rep. Joe Crowley to Address Big “I” Legislative
Conference
Thursday, February 11, 2010
Agents Seek Reliable Contacts, Stability from Carriers in 2010
Additional Changes to HIPAA Rules Take Effect on Feb. 17
Report Confirms Gravity of Talent Crisis in Property-Casualty Industry
Obama Budget Proposal Includes Employee Benefit Changes
Congressman Mike Ross to Address Big “I” Legislative Leadership Luncheon
Thursday, February 4, 2010
OneBeacon to Sell Personal Lines Business to Tower Group Companies
Allstate Agents’ Association Anticipates Thousands of Contract Terminations for Captive Agents
Crime Loss Identified As Emerging Risk in 2010
McCarran-Ferguson Act Repeal Efforts Could Include Medical Malpractice Insurance
Big “I” Opposes Efforts to Apply Payroll Taxes to Non-Wage Income
January 2010
Thursday, January 28, 2010
U.S. Supreme Court Decision Changes Rules for Corporate Involvement in Federal
Campaigns
Senate Banking Committee Chairman Chris Dodd to Address Big “I” Large Agent/Broker/CEO Dinner
Haiti Quake Serves as a Reminder to Secure Earthquake Coverage
Indentifying and Managing Emerging Risks
Agents Can Provide Valuable Advice as Tax Day Nears
Thursday, January 21, 2010
Prospects for Health Care Reform Now Up In the Air
Back-to-Basics Strategy Prevails in Life Insurance Sector
P-C Premiums Continue to Shrink as Percentage of GDP
Independent Agents Voice Concern with N.Y. Comp Disclosure Proposal
Big “I” Sends Letter Supporting Modernization of S Corp Rules
Thursday, January 14, 2010
Personal Lines Pricing Shows Promise in 2010
2009 Continues Trend of “Softest Market Ever”
Knowing Tax Guidelines Pays
Agent and Broker Community Unites to Protect Industry
“Cool” Technology Tools Enhance Agency Productivity
Thursday, January 7, 2010
Unpredictability Defines Commercial Lines in 2010
Providing Proof of Insurance Coverage to Lenders Creates Confusion
Big “I” Political Action Committee Hits Historic $1 Million Mark
Trucking Marketplace Faces Challenges
Looking Back at the 2009 Cliffhanger
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