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June 2009
         Thursday, June 25, 2009       
                                                                                             
            National Survey Finds Americans Want Choice in Health Insurance
            Commercial Lines: Evaluating Today’s Marketplace
            Fewer Customers Shopping for Auto Insurance
            The Importance of Customer Service and Retention
            Understanding CGL "Primary & Noncontributory" Certificate Requirements


            Thursday, June 18, 2009    
   
    
                                                                                         
            Obama Administration Proposal Does Not Call for New Federal Insurance Regulator
            Big “I” Outlines Health Care Position 
            Clear Signs of Firming Commercial Prices
            Flood-Prone Areas Remain Underinsured
            Long-Term Care Insurance Sales Falling

            Thursday, June 11, 2009       
                                                                                             
            Big “I” Strongly Opposes Kennedy Health Care Bill
            Big “I” Urges Obama Administration to Oppose Reform Efforts that Could Harm Consumers 
            and State Insurance Regulatory System
            Agents Remain Customers’ Top Choice
            Managing Web 2.0 Risks
            Now is the Time for Hurricane Preparation


            Thursday, June 4, 2009          
    
                                                                                         
            Big “I” Announces Important Health Care Fly-In
            A New Wrinkle in the Health Care Debate
            Milder with a Chance of Uncertainty
            Pricing Trends: Past, Present and Future
            Big “I” Urges Congress Not to “Fix” Crop Insurance Program

May 2009
        Thursday, May 28, 2009          
    
                                                                                         
            M&A Activity Continues Despite Economy, Soft Market
            Impairment Rates in Top Insurer Chartering States
            Natural Disaster Legislation Introduced in the House
            Big “I” Praises Reintroduction of Surplus Lines Bill
            The Retirement Conversation
        
   

            Thursday, May 21, 2009 

            Agent Licensing Reform Legislation Introduced in Congress
            Montana Takes Center Stage in National Health Care Reform Debate
            New Delay in Enforcement of Red Flag Rule
            Rate Increases Expected in Early 2010
            Encompass Consults Agents in Branding Overhaul
                                                                                    

            Thursday, May 14, 2009  
           
            Fraud Rises During Recession  
            CEO Panel Predicts Inflation on the Horizon
            Big “I” urges Congress to Preserve Role of Agents in Health Insurance
            Finding New Talent
            Technology Defines Best Practices Agencies

        Thursday, May 7, 2009          
    
                                                                                         
            CEO Panel Discusses Key Industry Issues
            Predicting a Hard Market
            Health Care Reform Debate Heats Up
            Estate Tax In Sharper Focus
            Position Your Agency to Prosper 


April 2009

            Thursday, April 30, 2009           
                                                                                            
           Cantor, Tester Address Big “I” Members
           Online Insurance Market Continues to Grow
           The Softest Market Ever
           Business as Usual
           One Agency’s Tips for Selling on the Internet

Thursday, April 23, 2009           
                                                                                              
Farmers to Acquire AIG Auto Businesses
Update on Red Flag Rule
Big “I” Urges Congress Not to Rush Health Care Reform
EMC Enhances Agency Contract
Attracting Younger Customers

Thursday, April 16, 2009           
                                                                                              
Milder Hurricane Season Predicted for 2009
Supreme Court Addresses Punitive Damages
Agents and Big “I” Prepare for Capitol Hill Day
Young Agents Talk About Generational Differences and Technology Needs
Is Perception Reality?


Thursday, April 9, 2009           
                                                                                              
A Different Kind of Recession
Marsh & McLennan Makes E&O News Again
New Rules for Red Flag and COBRA
Sen. Tester to Address the Big “I” Legislative Conference
Navigating a New Budget

Thursday, April 2, 2009           
                                                                                              
OFC Bill Introduced in Congress
Midwest Floods Affirm Spring Predictions
Flood Insurance: Behind the Numbers
New AMS Users Group President Talks Tech with IA
Retiree Health Care Costs Continue to Climb


March 2009

Thursday, March 26, 2009           
                                                                                              
Treasury Secretary Announces Obama Administration’s Systemic Risk Regulation Plan
Contact is Key to Successful Agent-Carrier Relationships
Workers’ Compensation and the Economy
The Perfect Time to Give a Gift
Insuring Technology Products


Thursday, March 19, 2009           
                                                                                              
House AIG Hearing with CEO Liddy Creates Shockwaves
Big “I” Speaks Up for Small Businesses and Independent Agencies at Hearing
Advising a New Generation of Retirees
Before or After-Tax?
Keep the Right Customers


Thursday, March 12, 2009           
                                                                                              
National Flood Insurance Program Receives Six-Month Extension
Big “I” Urges Congressional Leaders to Preserve Farm Bill
International Agents Organization Meets in Nation’s Capital
Catastrophe Rates Expected to Rise in 2009
A New Retirement Game Plan


Thursday, March 5, 2009           
                                                                                              
AIG to Form New Insurance Holding Company
Pinching Pennies – Making the Most of Your Agency’s Banking Relationship
Independent Agent Market Share Observations
Big “I” Participates in Networks Financial Institute Annual Policy Summit on Insurance Regulation
Controlling Health Care Spending


February 2009

Thursday, February 26, 2009           
                                                                                              
Independent Agents Maintain Market Grip
Pinching Pennies: Working from Home
Important Events Unfolding on the Hill
Reading the Numbers
Staying Informed about New Health Insurance Laws


Thursday, February 19, 2009           
                                                                                              
The Economic Stimulus Package’s Impact on Small Agencies
Pinching Pennies: Saving on Space
Plunging Profits and an Uncertain Future
Navigating Unfamiliar Retirement Waters
Covering Weather and Off-Premises Power Failure


Thursday, February 12, 2009           
                                                                                              
Big “I” Legislative Conference & Convention Rapidly Approaching
Pinching Pennies: Evaluating Education Costs
A Close-Up of State Loss Ratios
Eliminating the 401(k) Match
Survey Finds Most Agents Using Real Time Functionality


Thursday, February 5, 2009           
                                                                                              
New York Unveils Producer Compensation Disclosure Proposal
Regulators Choose Not to Loosen Life Company Capital Standards
The Hartford’s Neal Wolin to Work for Obama Administration
Protecting Against Investment Fraud
The Retention Myth

January 2009

Thursday, January 29, 2009           
                                                                                              
Liberty Mutual Now Selling to Mid-Sized Businesses Exclusively Through Independent Agents
Big “I” Sends Letter to President Barack Obama
Advising Frugal Customers
P-C Premiums and GDP: The Insurance Industry’s Proportion of Economic Output
Helping Retirees Find Additional Sources of Revenue


Thursday, January 22, 2009           
                                                                                              
A Sobering Reversal in Small Business Growth
A Frank Conversation about Long-Term Care Insurance
Insuring Property in Storage
The Producer Compensation Debate
Strategies to Enhance Agency Performance in 2009


Thursday, January 15, 2009           
                                                                                              
Farmers Rebrands to Foremost Name
Facing Tough Times
Analyzing Attorney Concentrations and Tort Spending
Big “I” Responds to GAO Report on Financial Regulatory Reform
Estate Tax Laws Merit Discussion


Thursday, January 8, 2009           
                                                                                              
Outlook 2009
An International E&O Divide
Congress and the Big “I” Capitol Hill Team Hit the Ground Running
Getting Back to Basics
Beloved Big “I” Family Member Passes Away

 

 

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