Tate Talks Tough on Illinois Insurance Department’s Consolidation
The Illinois Insurance Department is no more, though most of the state’s agents may be unaware of the change, according to Professional Independent Insurance Agents of Illinois‘ Chief Operating Officer Mike Tate. The department was consolidated into a super agency that will regulate a wide range of financial and professional services. Tate said he’s concerned consumers may be left for “road kill,” and addressed a number of other Illinois hot-button issues.
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Norwood on Workers’ Comp
John, principal of Norwood & Associates, has been an lobbyist for insurance and financial services sectors across several decades. Norwood offered a focused looking at the all-important workers’ compensation issue, and he gave his thoughts on health insurance exchanges. In fact, Norwood forecast that 2012 will rank as an important one when it comes to [...]
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Lobbyist Norwood Analyzes Consumer Watchdog Legislation
John Norwood is one of California’s best known legislative advocates for the insurance and financial services sectors. Norwood spoke to the Insurance Journal about legislation and regulation, 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 [...]
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At-Home Insurance Careers for Disabled Veterans
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How Insurance Distribution Is Changing
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Interesting Times in Medical Liability
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