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Southern California Insurance Charity Dinner

bpedroso — Wed, 08 Feb 2012 22:57:01 +0000

Insurance Journal’s Mitch Dunford talks with Mike Hoeschen of Chubb and Melissa Duncan of the IICF about the Club 100 Dinner on March 8th in Los Angeles. For more information on the event, you can click here.

Lobbyist Norwood Looks Ahead to 2012 in Legislature

bpedroso — Mon, 06 Feb 2012 20:00:13 +0000

John Norwood, principal of Norwood & Associates, has a career in political work dating back to the early 1980s, and he’s one of the state’s best known lobbyists in the insurance and financial services sectors. Norwood talked about workers’ compensation, and other legislation and regulation matters that the insurance industry will face in 2012, including a proposal by a consumer advocacy group that would establish prior approval for healthcare insurance and would make major changes to auto insurance and homeowners insurance in California.

Take a Leap for Real Time

bpedroso — Mon, 06 Feb 2012 10:00:36 +0000

What will you be doing on Feb 29? In this podcast, independent agency champion Stu Durland, Vice President of Seely Durland Insurance and Co-Chair of the Real Time Campaign, discusses the many excellent benefits his firm has realized by implementing Real Time agent-carrier workflows. Real Time is more than a technology. Rather, he states, “it is a workflow that leverages technology to provide operational efficiencies.”

And to help the industry see the value, on February 29, carriers, agents and brokers, associations, technology vendors and user groups are coming together to sponsor and participate in a National Real Time Day. Listen as Rick, Peter and Stu discuss the significance of the day and the planned activities.

Farmers’ Quinn Discusses the Role of Social Media in Disaster Communication

bpedroso — Mon, 06 Feb 2012 10:00:16 +0000

Paul Quinn, assistant vice president of Claims Communications for Farmers Insurance discusses the development of the company’s catastrophe response playbook, social media’s impact on claims communications during a catastrophe and the importance of education in disaster preparedness.

Predictive Analytics & Modeling for Casualty Claims

bpedroso — Mon, 30 Jan 2012 10:00:03 +0000

Bill Garvey of Eastern Shore Consulting and Stephen Applebaum, Senior Analyst, Property & Casualty Insurance Practice for Aite Group discuss predictive analytics for Casualty Claims. Applebaum sheds light on what’s really happening in the industry, the potential for this science on bodily injury claims, and where he thinks the industry will be in the next few years.

Being Young in the Insurance Industry

bpedroso — Mon, 23 Jan 2012 10:00:55 +0000

One of the things Peter and Rick like best about doing the “On Point” podcast series is the opportunity it gives them to speak with bright young men and women who are new to the industry and are excited about their future as independent agents. Typically, they are aggressive, smart, hard working and committed to a high standard of sales and service excellence. This podcast with Insurance Agent and Author Matt Brown is no exception. Listen as Matt explains his roadmap for success.

At-Home Insurance Careers for Disabled Veterans

bpedroso — Wed, 18 Jan 2012 20:46:05 +0000

For insurance agents Gary Trippe and Jim Pender, the idea for DVIC, or Disabled Veterans Insurance Careers, which aims to guide disabled veterans into careers in insurance, evolved in part from their own personal experiences with disabled family members. In this interview with Insurance Journal’s Andy Simpson, the two share their dream of an organization that will train and employ disabled veterans in sales and service jobs they can do from home. This podcast and story are part of a series on veterans in insurance.

North Carolina Veteran Gambled, Won with Own Agency

mtolk — Wed, 18 Jan 2012 20:39:54 +0000

North Carolina’s C.G. Caldwell joined the U.S. Coast Guard at age 18 right out of high school. He served in the health services field in the U.S. Coast Guard from 1990 until 2001, stationed on large medical ships in ports from New York to San Francisco. After leaving the Coast Guard, he worked in another hospital for four years before deciding he needed a change. In this interview with Insurance Journal’s Andy Simpson, Caldwell says the confidence he gained in the military made it possible for him to risk going out on his own and starting his own insurance agency. He advises other veterans to consider a career as an agent. This podcast and story are part of a series on veterans in the insurance industry.

Mission Accomplished with Liberty Mutual

mtolk — Wed, 18 Jan 2012 19:41:03 +0000

Shane Crockett served 13 years in the U.S. Navy and then several years as an engineer in the private sector before enlisting in Liberty Mutual’s corporate development program. Today he is a regional underwriting vice president. In this interview with Insurance Journal’s Andy Simpson, Crockett explains how his Liberty Mutual job is not only drawing on the analytical and leadership skills he learned in the military but also restoring the sense of purpose he felt while in the Navy. This podcast and story are part of a series on veterans in the insurance industry.

Aon Turns to Veterans for World Crisis Team

mtolk — Wed, 18 Jan 2012 13:15:10 +0000

When the phone rings in the World Aware Operation Center at Aon Corp. in Chicago, the caller is probably someone having a bad day someone in the world. The call is answered by a unique military-like crisis response team that is staffed entirely by veterans, several of them wounded warriors. These insurance warriors include Mike Kiewski, Chad Watson and Yesenia Ortiz. In this interview with Insurance Journal’s Andy Simpson, these three veterans discuss their work at Aon and how their military experience is paying off for them and Aon’s customers. This podcast and story are part of a series on veterans in the insurance industry.

More of the Same in Agency E&O

bpedroso — Thu, 12 Jan 2012 10:00:24 +0000

Agencies must provide the right kinds of coverage for new and emerging risks. To do so, agents must stay on top of changes in coverage, new markets and much more. But despite all the new and sometimes exotic coverage options available today, the number one agency errors and omissions exposure has stayed the same for more than two decades. Sabrina Sally, senior vice president with Swiss Re Corporate Solutions, who leads the carrier’s U.S. agents E&O program, says the top threat to agencies remains the failure to procure coverage. In this podcast, Sally talks about the agency E&O climate today and offers a few tips on how agency owners can protect their firms in 2012.

3 Key Challenges Facing Agents in 2012

bpedroso — Mon, 09 Jan 2012 10:00:15 +0000

In this podcast with Bob Rusbuldt, CEO of Independent Insurance Agents & Brokers of America, Bob articulates what he believes are the three biggest challenges facing independent agents and brokers in 2012. He also outlines several IIABA initiatives, such as Project CAP, that are being launched to help agents meet the three challenges of 1) needed revenue, 2) regulatory and legislative activities, and 3) changing consumer behavior. Bob explains why he’s optimistic about the future of the IA distribution system and why he believes the year will offer new opportunities.

Recruiting and Maintaining Great Talent

bpedroso — Wed, 04 Jan 2012 17:48:54 +0000

Lorri Perrault, President of Stonehenge Associates talks with Insurance Journal’s Mitch Dunford about the current insurance industry job market, recruiting great employees and maintaining relationships with talented executives through a challenging economy.

Feeling Compelled To Use Social Networking?

bpedroso — Mon, 26 Dec 2011 10:00:28 +0000

In this podcast, Peter and Rick talk with Terry Golesworthy, president of Customer Respect Group. Terry believes that carriers (and agents) are feeling “compelled” to be using social networking but many times don’t know why. Are you feeling compelled? If so, listen as Terry provides some answers to the “why” question. For example, he outlines the need for our industry to connect or reconnect with the consumer. He sees social networking as an effective tool to recruit and engage with an audience. Terry also comments on emerging sites such as Google+ and trends to watch in 2012.

Vertafore: Intelligence in Technology

bpedroso — Tue, 20 Dec 2011 22:10:37 +0000

Insurance technology leader Vertafore serves 15,000 agencies, 1,000 carriers and about 750 managing general agencies. Steven Finch, vice president of Market Solutions, says the recent purchase of Vertafore by private equity firm TPG Capital lets Vertafore target even larger acquisitions to grow. In this interview, Finch reviews the concept of intelligent workflow and the future of insurance technology in an age of mobility.

A Full Plate in 2011 for Oklahoma’s Commissioner

bpedroso — Mon, 19 Dec 2011 10:00:41 +0000

In his first year as insurance commissioner of Oklahoma, John Doak has been a busy man.

Doak and the agency he leads have had their hands full implementing reforms in the workers’ compensation system, dealing with a host of natural catastrophes, encouraging insurers to offer more products and services in the state, and working with the governor and legislature to foster an “Open for Business” environment in Oklahoma.

A former insurance producer and agency principal, Doak believes in fostering a competitive, market-based approach to resolving insurance issues while continuing to serve consumers through outreach and regulatory protections.

End of Business as We Know It?

bpedroso — Mon, 12 Dec 2011 10:00:54 +0000

In this On Point podcast, Chris Amrhein, Chief Fun Officer of Insurance is Fun discusses with Peter and Rick what it might mean to be an “agency of the future.” We all agree that the expectations of the connected consumer are placing new demands on the way we transact business. Demographic and diversity shifts are changing the face of both the consumer and the agency employee. Add the rapid advancements in technology into the mix and the entire world of insurance is being transformed. This discussion doesn’t provide a definitive answer to what the agency of the future will look like but it does begin to raise many of the issues that need to be addressed. (And stay tuned for more on this topic from Peter and Rick in 2012.)

Top Performers Benefit from the PRIS Designation

bpedroso — Thu, 08 Dec 2011 17:06:45 +0000

The Property Risk Insurance Specialist (PRIS) designation is unlike any commercial-property-focused insurance training you have ever experienced. Over three days you learn the what’s, when’s, where’s, why’s and how’s of commercial property coverage. And unlike many property courses you have attended, this training focuses on the nitty gritty truth of commercial property coverage rather than just the coverage forms.

Maureen Gallagher, creator of the PRIS designation, and Chris Boggs talk with Mitch Dunford, CEO of Wells Publishing, about the upcoming PRIS class in Tempe, Arizona. Tune in to learn more about the purpose of the designation, who should attend the training, and how students who complete this course outperform the competition.

Torus International CEO Comments on CV Starr Acquisition; Industry Prospects

bpedroso — Tue, 06 Dec 2011 16:42:21 +0000

Torus’ acquisition of CV Starr’s continental Europe business fits a pattern that has allowed the company to expand rapidly since its founding in 2008. In an interview with the IJ, while the transaction was in negotiation, International CEO Dermot O’Donohoe gave some insights on Torus’ strategy, and how it plans to continue future expansion.

Swiss Re Chief Economist Analyzes Current Market Conditions

bpedroso — Mon, 05 Dec 2011 22:22:22 +0000

Swiss Re’s chief economist Kurt Karl discusses the challenges the insurance industry faces, focused on the current economic and political environment, low investment yields, the euro debt crisis and slowing growth in emerging markets.

Virtual & Remote…. From China!

bpedroso — Tue, 29 Nov 2011 10:00:00 +0000

Yes, China. In this podcast Roper DeGarmo, President of Signature Personal Insurance explains how he started his successful Mission, Kansas independent agency and now runs it from his home near Hong Kong. Listeners will find his creative and effective use of communication technology to provide efficient and timely service to his high-net-worth cliental interesting and informative. The technology piece is an obvious component to his success. Yet, according to Roper, “The real key to success is having a highly trained, smart and committed staff—it is all about the people.”

Main Street America Group’s Approach to Vendor Management

bpedroso — Mon, 28 Nov 2011 10:00:39 +0000

Bill Garvey of Eastern Shore Consulting talks with Tim Cotton, Director of Claim Operations for The Main Street America Group. Cotton discusses the reasons and outcomes of MSA’s vendor management vision and practices. He explains how MSA procures vendors and the affect this direction has had on claims handling.

The Berry Family 5K

bpedroso — Wed, 23 Nov 2011 00:06:29 +0000

Listen as Insurance Journal talks with Kyle Stevens, President of Western Security Surplus about their involvement with the Berry Family 5K taking place on March, 24th, 2012 in Plano, Texas. Join Insurance Journal and other great organizations as they help a family struggling after a horrible accident. For more information, visit berryfamily5k.org, showyourhearts.org, or facebook.com/berrychildren.

Nevada’s New Insurance Commissioner Lays out Pro-insurance Agenda

bpedroso — Wed, 16 Nov 2011 23:20:52 +0000

This is the second time Scott Kipper has assumed the role of insurance commissioner for Nevada. His start date was Oct. 24, and now that he’s back he says he plans to bolster the state’s insurance business, and the business environment in general.

Don’t Let the Bed Bugs Bite! Managing and Mitigating Bed Bug Exposures

bpedroso — Wed, 16 Nov 2011 10:00:17 +0000

In this Markets in Motion Podcast, Crystal Jacobs, product specialist with Professional Liability Insurance Services (PLIS) Underwriting Facility and Pam Ritz, president of Specialty Risk Management, discuss the PLIS Bed Bug coverages created to help hotels and motels deal with a bed bug outbreak and the fallout that comes with it.

A “Taste” of ACT

bpedroso — Mon, 14 Nov 2011 10:00:44 +0000

In this podcast, Peter and Rick talk with Jim Armitage, the new Chair of the IIABA’s Agents Council for Technology (ACT). If you are not familiar with ACT and the wide range of initiatives it is spearheading to improve agency workflow, you’ll want to listen as Jim provides an overview. “One of the goals of ACT is to research and evaluate trends that are having or will have and impact on independent agents and enable them to be proactive rather than reactive in response to new trends,” Jim says. For example, the newly formed Agency of the Future Workgroup will begin to research and discuss how the many cultural and societal shifts or transformations will influence the way agencies will need to operate to meet the changing needs of consumers. Jim also discusses how agents and carriers can join and participate in ACT.

The Best Practices of Today’s Agencies

bpedroso — Mon, 31 Oct 2011 17:27:03 +0000

Since 1993, the Independent Insurance Agents & Brokers of America (Big “I”) and Reagan Consulting have teamed up to investigate why some independent agencies do better than others even in challenging market conditions. The Best Practices Study has grown to become an industry standard for performance benchmarks in revenue and expense growth, profitability, employee productivity and other important measures. In this podcast, Insurance Journal’s Andrea Ortega-Wells talks with Madelyn Flannagan, vice president of agent development, research and education for the Big “I,” and Shirley Lukens, senior vice president at Reagan Consulting and lead consultant, about the history of the study, what growth strategies top performing agencies use in today’s market, and what tools agencies might use to improve their own results in the future.

Consumer Agency Portal (CAP)

bpedroso — Mon, 31 Oct 2011 10:00:04 +0000

For the past two years, Tom Minkler, CIC, vice chair of the Independent Insurance Agents & Brokers of America (IIABA) and president of the Clark-Mortenson Agency in Keene, N.H., has been very busy spearheading one of the most significant initiatives undertaken in the Big I’s history. “It is our time to take back personal lines market share,” Tom says. CAP will be the vehicle that will make that possible. In this podcast, Tom explains the two separate components of the project. First, there will be a Web Services component, an education and marketing offering that will provide agents with the resources and tools necessary to attract the online consumer. The second component will be a consumer portal. Here, consumers will find a local agent and begin their online shopping experience. Tom sees this as a chance to consolidate and leverage the strength of tens of thousands of independent agents. It will give agents the chance to tell their story and sell the advantage of having a local agent who can offer choice and be an advocate in time of need. In Tom’s words, “CAP gives us a chance to have a national strategy but market locally.”

Catlin’s Peter Dobbs Describes Coverage and Security for Ships at Risk from Somali Pirates

bpedroso — Tue, 25 Oct 2011 20:43:32 +0000

Catlin has launched a comprehensive policy to combat the piracy menace in Somalia. Headed by Peter Dobbs, Catlin’s Asset Protection service focuses on prevention as well as on extracting ship, cargo and crew. In this interview with the Insurance Journal, he describes the problem, some solutions and how it will change global shipping.

Best’s Managing Director-Europe: Solvency II is Coming to an Insurer near You

bpedroso — Mon, 24 Oct 2011 18:08:24 +0000

Stefan Holzberger, A.M. Best’s managing director-analytics, based in London, knows both sides of the Atlantic. In this interview he tells U.S. insurers what impact the European Union’s Solvency II regulations will have on their business – both directly and indirectly, and warns them to “join the dance” – the sooner the better.

High Tech, High Hopes: Applied Systems CEO French

bpedroso — Fri, 21 Oct 2011 19:25:43 +0000

Reid French is the new CEO of insurance technology firm Applied Systems. While a newcomer to insurance, French is not new to technology. In this interview with Insurance Journal’s Andy Simpson, French begins with some of his background and then talks about what lies ahead for Applied Systems users and for agency technology in this environment of increasing mobility and rising customer expectations.

Staying Personal in a Digital World

bpedroso — Mon, 17 Oct 2011 10:00:29 +0000

In this episode, Peter and Rick talk with James McQuivey, Ph.D. VP, Principal Analyst at Forrester. James was the featured speaker at the recent ACT (Agents Council for Technology) meeting in Minneapolis. His talk, entitled “Welcome to the Era of Experience: How You’ll Have to Adapt to a Hybrid Digital/Personal Customer Relationship,” truly resonated with the participants. Listen as James expands on a main theme of his talk: the idea that today’s success means you have to seek digital efficiency while maintaining personal intimacy. Listen as he explains how independent agents and brokers can achieve this balance and thus build customer trust and loyalty.

FERMA Growth Assured as Den Dekker Steps Down

bpedroso — Fri, 07 Oct 2011 21:39:18 +0000

Peter den Dekker’s tenure as president of the Federation of European Risk Management Associations (FERMA) could well be described as a tipping point in bringing risk managers into the main stream of European business, and establishing FERMA’s leading role in discussions with brokers, re/insurers and regulators. In this interview, you’ll see why.

Turning Ideas into Reality

bpedroso — Thu, 06 Oct 2011 19:25:58 +0000

What is an entrepreneur? The exact characteristics that comprise an individual with the ability to bring new ideas to the marketplace and foster their success may be difficult to define.
But it’s not much of a stretch to recognize that Richard Kerr, chairman and CEO of the electronic insurance exchange MarketScout, CEO of Bermuda-based Monster Insurance Co., co-founder and chairman of MarketScout Wholesale (MSW), and founder of the Entrepreneurial Insurance Symposium and the Entrepreneurial Insurance Alliance has significant expertise in turning innovative ideas into reality. In short, he is an entrepreneur.
In an interview with Insurance Journal’s Stephanie Jones, Kerr shares his thoughts about innovation and entrepreneurship, as well as his vision of future trends in the distribution of property and casualty insurance products.

Disaster Preparedness and Recovery: The Role of Social Networking

bpedroso — Mon, 03 Oct 2011 10:00:44 +0000

After a short sabbatical, Peter and Rick are back with their popular “On Point” podcast series. In this episode, Rick and Peter talk with Paul Banuski, Marketing & Communications Coordinator for Independent Insurance Agents & Brokers of NY. Listen as Paul talks about how IIABNY leveraged the ease and power of social media to respond to Hurricane Irene and Tropical Storm Lee and the flooding they caused. He talks about the many lessons learned from this experience—including the fact that social media offers our industry a wonderful opportunity to tell our story and reinforces the value of the independent agent distribution system.

PhotoScene.net Introduces New Online Tool for Claims Adjusters

bpedroso — Mon, 19 Sep 2011 22:58:57 +0000

Mitch Dunford talks with PhotoScene.net CEO Robert Arenas about SceneDiagrams.com, a new online tool where the claims adjuster can order professional scene diagrams online.

Lloyd’s Chairman Lord Peter Levene on Reinsurance, the U.S. Market and Some Future Plans

bpedroso — Fri, 16 Sep 2011 18:15:57 +0000

Lord Peter Levene talked to the IJ on his balcony at the Hotel de Paris. His reign as Lloyd’s Chairman has been pivotal in reestablishing its insurance industry preeminence. He pushed through changes that transformed Lloyd’s: contract certainty, electronic claims processing, establishing a franchise board that assures underwriting discipline, annual accounting and geographical expansion.

9/11 and Terrorism Risk 10 Years Later

bpedroso — Thu, 08 Sep 2011 22:04:14 +0000

The Sept. 11, 2001, terrorist attacks in the United States forever changed how the insurance industry views terrorism risk. For property and casualty insurers and reinsurers the impact from 9/11 was substantial, amounting to insured losses of some $32.5 billion in today’s dollars. As we approach the 10 year anniversary of the 9/11 attacks, Robert Hartwig, president of the Insurance Information Institute, sat down with Insurance Journal to talk about terrorism risk today, why the 9/11 event changed the way the industry views risk, why it’s important for the federal government to retain its role in covering terrorism risk, and how terrorism risk is changing today.

Uncovering Archaeology Protection for Construction Projects

mtolk — Wed, 31 Aug 2011 10:00:58 +0000

In this edition of Markets in Motion, Karen O’Reilly, innovation officer for Lexington Insurance, discusses how LexArchaeology works, why it is an important coverage for large construction projects that could be disrupted due to coming upon archaeological resources.

Liberty Mutual’s Latest Predictive Model Targets High Cost Workers’ Comp Claims

bpedroso — Thu, 18 Aug 2011 15:52:01 +0000

In an interview with Claims Journal, George Neale, Liberty Mutual general manager for claims discusses the latest predictive model that can quickly identify and manage slow emerging high cost workers’ compensation claims. Incorporating broader data, psychosocial factors and co-morbid medical conditions, helps the company better predict a workers’ compensation claim’s duration and cost.

What Carriers, Rating Agencies Should Ask About Cat Models

bpedroso — Wed, 17 Aug 2011 10:00:41 +0000

Ming Lee, president and CEO of Boston-based catastrophe risk modeling firm AIR Worldwide, says there are basic questions insurance carriers should ask about catastrophe models. Lee also addresses how rating agencies view cat models, including some miss-perceptions in this interview with Insurance Journal’s Andy Simpson.

The Expanding Use of Catastrophe Models

bpedroso — Wed, 17 Aug 2011 10:00:15 +0000

Catastrophe models are not just for hurricanes. They are also not just for insurance carriers. Ming Lee, president and CEO of catastrophe modeling firm AIR Worldwide, discusses how insurance brokers and governments are increasingly using cat models and how cat models are expanding into other risks and expanding geographically.

What’s in a Name? Unitrin CEO Southwell Says A Lot

bpedroso — Tue, 16 Aug 2011 02:14:15 +0000

A legendary insurance company name is back in the headlines. Unitrin Inc. has taken the Kemper name and effective Aug. 25 Unitrin will officially operate as Kemper Corp. Don Southwell, chairman, president and CEO of Unitrin (which will become Kemper Corp. next week), says the name change fits the company well. Southwell says in this interview that both agents and consumers know the Kemper name well and the change will lead to further growth in the future. Find out why the insurer jumped at the chance to own the Kemper name and what it expects to see under a new Kemper Corp. in 2011.

AIR CEO on Cat Models: “What’s All The Fuss?”

bpedroso — Mon, 15 Aug 2011 20:42:42 +0000

Boston-based catastrophe risk modeling firm AIR Worldwide has modified its hurricane model but that hasn’t caused the fuss in Florida and elsewhere that RMS did with its dramatic changes. In this interview with Insurance Journal’s Andy Simpson, AIR Worldwide President and CEO Ming Lee explains his firm’s incremental approach and why he thinks users should ask a lot of questions about any model that changes drastically.

Using Video to Communicate With Your Agents

bpedroso — Tue, 02 Aug 2011 19:06:27 +0000

IJ’s Mitch Dunford talks with American Collectors Insurance Marketing VP, Laura Bergan, on how they are using video and YouTube to communicate more effectively with their agency base, improve website search engine rankings, and alleviate phone traffic to their call center.

The After Shock of Japan’s Tragedies on the Auto Parts Industry

mtolk — Mon, 25 Jul 2011 10:00:10 +0000

Bill Garvey of Eastern Shore Consulting talks with Greg Horn, Vice President, Industry Relations, Mitchell International, about the affect of the Japanese tragedies on auto parts production and costs worldwide. Greg discusses how Japanese steel manufacturers, and auto parts makers, have slowed production and imports, and the adverse reaction this has caused. Greg Horn is an expert on the business of auto parts internationally and its affect on the insurance industry.

The Wise Use of a Company Facebook Fan Page

bpedroso — Wed, 20 Jul 2011 22:00:12 +0000

IJ’s Mitch Dunford talks with Applied Systems Jeremiah Desmarais and Andy Riegler and to InVEST Executive Director Diane Mattis on how Applied Systems added over 500 new followers to their Facebook fan page in a matter of days. Don’t miss this entire interview and for a special offer from Jeremiah at the end of the interview.

Aerial Imagery: Latest Tool in Disaster Recovery

bpedroso — Wed, 20 Jul 2011 15:52:49 +0000

Using technology previously only available to the military, ASSIST-U.S. specializes in aerial imagery and analysis, offering insurers an opportunity to respond to disaster claims hours after a natural catastrophe. In this interview with Claims Journal, Bruce Seibert, the company founder, explains how aerial imagery benefits insurers during a weather-related catastrophe, like the Joplin tornado. Imagery can be transferred directly from the aircraft to the internet, providing insurers an opportunity to assess large scale damage quickly.

QR Codes: What are these things?

bpedroso — Wed, 13 Jul 2011 22:41:51 +0000

Short for “quick response,” the QR Code is a two dimensional bar code that was initially used to track automotive parts during manufacturing. Now with the proliferation of smart phones the QR Code is finding its place in mainstream American culture. Mitch Dunford – CEO of Wells Publishing and Julie Tinney – VP of Sales and Marketing join Aaron Dunford to discuss the history, use, and benefits of QR Codes.

100 Agents in 100 Days

bpedroso — Wed, 13 Jul 2011 15:13:10 +0000

Accident Insurance Co., a growing workers’ compensation and small business insurer, is looking for 100 new independent agents within the next 100 days— through Oct. 12. Opportunities exist in 11 states. Jon Beckham, AIC’s chief marketing officer, speaks with Insurance Journal’s Andy Simpson about what the company is looking for, what it’s offering, and why the target is 100 agents in 100 days.