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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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