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AgedLeadStore.com Offers New Types of Sales Leads in 2013

Author EdwardMurayama , 1/23/2013

With the economy beginning its rebound, demand for sales is slowly returning.  More people are positioning themselves to make more purchases, and many salespeople understand this.  However, it is not always clear how to access these buyers.  AgedLeadStore.com, owned by Next Wave Marketing Strategies, Inc (http://www.NextWaveMarketingStrategies.com) targeted sales lead company, provides health insurance leads, auto insurance leads, life insurance leads, and mortgage refinance leads.  Beginning in 2013, AgedLeadStore.com will also offer additional types of leads.

J.M. Wilson Now Offering Financing in GA, SC and TN!

Author EdwardMurayama , 1/22/2013

J.M. Wilson is excited to announce that they are now able to offer financing for policies in three new states: Georgia, South Carolina and Tennessee.  The Portage, MI based Managing General Agency has an in-house finance company, Cedar Finance to offer finance terms for policies written through J.M. Wilson. 

ISA CEO Howard Siegel Appointed To Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) Board

Author EdwardMurayama , 1/18/2013

Irwin Siegel Agency, Inc. (ISA), a leading provider of Specialty Insurance Programs for Social/Human Service Providers, is pleased to announce the recent appointment of Howard Siegel, CEO of Irwin Siegel Agency, as a governing Board Member and Treasurer for a newly formed Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) operating in Bronx, NY.

All Risks, Ltd. introduces a Nationwide Insurance Program to the Ice Rink Industry

Author EdwardMurayama , 1/17/2013

All Risks, Ltd. announced today that its National Specialty Programs unit has introduced an Ice Rink Insurance Program, called RinkPro. This nationwide insurance program is supported by a dedicated Program Manager and a carrier rated “A XV” by A.M. Best, featuring committed claim and loss control services and no minimum premium.  Timothy Sullivan, our professional Ice Rink Program Manager, knows the risks associated with the rink industry, with 20+ years writing coverage for this class of business.

UCPM Environmental Insurance

Author EdwardMurayama , 1/15/2013

Environmental Insurance Made Easy 

For nearly 20 years UCPM has been at the forefront in successfully helping agencies across the country match environmental coverage to the needs of their clients. Our team of professionals understands the complexity and challenges associated with the marketplace, the diversity in coverage forms, and the wide range of available products. To put it simply, we are experts in environmental insurance so you don't have to be.

IWA, the Drycleaning Insurance Specialists become a Brand Name

Author EdwardMurayama , 1/14/2013

IWA, the largest provider of business insurance to the Fabricare/Drycleaning Industry, has been working with local insurance brokers to offer access to their program for local Drycleaners for since 1946. IWA has now branded their program with a name that highlights what they do and who they do it for. IWA’s unique Insurance program offers comprehensive insurance protection to Drycleaners, Commercial Launderers, Linen Suppliers, & Uniform Rental Services.

Cochrane & Company aquires J. L. Von Arx and Associates

Author EdwardMurayama , 1/11/2013

Cochrane & Company announces the acquisition of J. L. Von Arx and Associates, a Los Angeles, CA based Surplus Lines Wholesaler. 

Established in 1985, J. L. Von Arx is a family-owned surplus lines wholesaler providing insurance programs for Garage, Property And Casualty,  Transportation and other insurance products.  Following the transaction, the existing J. L. Von Arx employees will join Cochrane & Company and merge into Cochrane's Santa Ana, CA underwriting operation where they will continue to serve former Von Arx clients and access additional product offerings available through Cochrane & Company.

Limousine Insurance from KF&B

Author EdwardMurayama , 1/10/2013

KF&B's Limousine Insurance Program is offered through AmTrust.  Our limousine insurance program is designed for those specialty limousines doing special occasion and prearranged corporate transfer.  The majority of the program is comprised of stretch limousines, sedans and SUVs.  The focus is on accounts that have vehicles with at least an average age of 6 years or newer.  New ventures are permitted in the program as long as the owner has prior experience.  Mixed fleets are allowed; however, vans or larger units should not make up more than 50% of the fleet.

Producer Compensation?

Author EdwardMurayama , 1/9/2013

Producer Compensation?

What’s your strategy? A new post in the “Ask Your Peers” Discussion forum has generated responses, and perhaps opened up even more questions.

View the conversation (and join in!) here.


Distressed Risk Workers Compensation Insurance from Monarch Partners Group

Author EdwardMurayama , 1/8/2013

Monarch Partners Group LLC and affiliates (MPG) have been providing standalone and master policy workers compensation solutions to agents and brokers nationwide for over 10 years. MPG specializes in providing programs for distressed risks such as those in assigned risk pools, other unsuitable programs, and risks cancelled or non-renewed.