
Cynthia Young is president of Encompass Insurance. Part of the Allstate group, Encompass is one of the nation’s largest companies to provide protection through independent insurance agencies. In a recent conversation with Chris Boggs, Insurance Journal Academy’s director of education, Cynthia talks about the national company’s innovative products and services.
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Phillip and Melissa Hayes avoid disaster due to following advice from their Fireman’s Fund risk services consultant.
The Insurance Industry Charitable Foundation seeks to help communities and enrich lives by combining the collective strengths of the industry to provide grants, volunteer service and leadership.
In 1994, the Insurance Industry Charitable Foundation was formed to support nonprofit programs throughout California. Today, the Foundation has a national reach with the establishment of a New [...]
A recent press conference, co-sponsored by Fireman’s Fund Insurance Company and the Washington, D.C. Fire Department, announced findings of a new national survey sponsored by Fireman’s Fund. The study finds that most fire departments are suffering from the economic downturn and are in need of additional support for equipment and training. Fireman’s Fund, [...]
Fireman’s Fund Insurance Company introduced a High Performing Green Homes program in June of 2008, and now offer it in 35 states. The eco-friendly program rewards customers that build certified high-performing green homes and offer special coverage to those interested in rebuilding green after a loss.
The Insurance Industry Charitable Foundation seeks to help communities and enrich lives by combining the collective strengths of the industry to provide grants, volunteer service and leadership. In honor of the western division dinner, IICF created a video to highlight the foundation’s charitable giving in the state of California.
The 2009 gala dinner honoree is IICF [...]
Country Wide Insurance in Dexter, MO was crippled by the 2009 ice storm that left parts of Missouri, Kentucky and Arkansas without power. Using Agility Recovery, within seven hours of the storm Country Wide was the only business in southeast Missouri that was operating; the insurance company was able to contact claims adjusters and process [...]
Fireman’s Fund Insurance Company is introducing the first coverage for retailers that experience a breach of their payment card security system. A single breach of a payment card security system could cost tens of thousands of dollars in penalties and extra expenses.
As public servant, attorney and community leader, Mary Jo Hudson officially took office as the 46th director of the Ohio Department of Insurance on Jan. 8, 2007. Not shy in letting consumers, agents and other regulators know where she stands, Director Hudson spells out why she opposes an optional federal charter and the adoption of [...]
Highlights from the attendees of the San Diego 2008 MyNewMarkets.com Exchange.
Steve Lilienthal, chairman and CEO of CNA, is the 2008 Spirit of Life Award honoree for City of Hope hospital. City of Hope is one of the best cancer research and treatment facilities in the world, and the Spirit of Life Award recognizes “outstanding philanthropic commitment”. In this interview, Steve tells Mark Wells of Insurance [...]
Zurich North America’s Commercial Markets team helped Habitat for Humanity of Northern Fox Valley build a home in just one week for a family in need. Zurich’s Jim Christle shares highlights from the ‘Blitz Build’ with Insurance Journal TV.
The Insurance Industry Charitable Foundation is a serious commitment to community philanthropy. It is a united effort of the entire insurance industry. Through ongoing industry support, the foundation provides community grants, volunteer service programs and leadership for communities across California, the tri-state area of New York, New Jersey and Connecticut and beginning very soon, the [...]
If you’re like millions of college students and young adults nationwide, you’re really starting to think about your career. But what to do? You know you want excitement, fulfillment, and a good salary. So what’s the answer?
Amy Bryan, owner of Bryan Insurance Agency in New Windsor, N.Y. opened her own independent insurance agency at the age of 22. She had no carrier appointments and no customers when she launched her agency in 2004, ut it didn’t take long for Amy to attract quality carriers and customers. Now, at just 28 [...]
To the 77 percent of independent insurance agencies that don’t have a social media presence, creating a profile and trying to form “friendships” via a computer can be daunting. Once you get online, however, tools such as blogs, Facebook, LinkedIn and RSS feeds actually can help an agency build more thoughtful relationships with other agents [...]
London Based specialty insurer Hiscox, which launched a significantly expanded US presence in 2006, saw its gross profits reach record levels of 481 million dollars last year. Recently, the company’s chief underwriting 0fficer, Rob Childs, sat down to discuss the profitability for the company and what he sees as the outlook and obstacles for [...]
Opened in 1949, Gatorland is central Florida’s oldest theme park. The 110-acre attraction is home to a multitude of animals, including the powerful alpha predators that are the park’s namesake.
With over 100 employee roles, ranging from custodial and food handling to gator wrestling, the potential for injury is great; however, the incident of harm at [...]
Don Reha is the winemaker for Orfila Vineyards and Winery in Escondido, California where he oversees the winemaking process from vine to bottle. In this episode of Watching the Risks, Reha talks about insuring and protecting the product and business income through its various stages.
Based in San Diego, Jack in the Box Inc. was founded in 1951 and is the first major fast-food chain that started as a drive-thru. Today, it has approximately 43,000 employees with more than 2,200 quick-serve restaurants in 18 states. In this episode, Jack in the Box deputy general counsel of 12 years, [...]
Thomas Motamed joined CNA Financial as Chairman and CEO in January, 2009 after 30 years at Chubb Corp. In this interview, he talks about the changes he has in store at CNA.
William R. Berkley runs his giant insurance holding company of diverse specialty and regional insurers a lot like a family business where the parents trust their kids to behave. Diversity and decentralized management have worked well for W.R. Berkley Corp., the founder notes in this excerpt from an exclusive video interview with Insurance Journal.
Watch the [...]
Mary K. Nolan, Senior Vice President of Swett & Crawford presents on: ”Longterm Healthcare Liability” at the February 15, 2008 MyNewMarkets.com Exchange Conference in Orange, California.
Fireman’s Fund Insurance Company introduced a High Performing Green Homes program in June of 2008, and now offer it in 35 states. The eco-friendly program rewards customers that build certified high-performing green homes and offer special coverage to those interested in rebuilding green after a loss.
A circumstance that could lead to a D&O claim arises. What’s an agent or broker to do? Susanne Murray of the New York office of insurance broker HRH is an expert in directors and officers liability coverage. In this excerpt from the complete interview with Insurance Journal’s Andy Simpson, she answers that question and others [...]