“Programs like the CPIA (Certified Professional Insurance Agent) help producers see that they’re not alone, that others are going through the same challenges. They can learn from each other, improve their skills, understand different technologies, learn how to market online in new ways, and build better client relationships.”
Life and specialty insurance follow Lastly, the life and specialty insurance segments fell 15.7% and 12.4%, respectively, in the first five days following the tariff announcement, according to Yahoo Finance data. Despite both sectors seeing momentary spikes upwards, they remain 15.7% and 12% below pre-tariff levels, respectively. Source link
The owner of the business, German Portillo, expressed shock and disbelief in an interview with local media. A longtime Lake Wales resident and active community member, Portillo has led the Univista Insurance franchise for nearly eight years. He is also a pastor at Iglesia Bautista Nuevo Amanecer and operates a separate small business in satellite communications….
3. Discovery sanctions Chenevert also sought attorneys’ fees and costs as sanctions, arguing that Allstate’s discovery objections were improper. However, under Rule 37 of the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure, Whitehurst declined to impose sanctions, noting that while the court partially overruled Allstate’s objections, there was no clear evidence of bad faith in the discovery…
Meanwhile, Nicole Jones, who is chief administrative officer and general counsel, will expand her portfolio of responsibilities to include Cigna Group’s enterprise marketing division. This brings together marketing with other functions Jones already leads including public affairs, federal and state government affairs, legal and HR functions. Source link
In addition to scoring service performance, the survey asked brokers to identify their top three wholesale partners by line of insurance across 20 major coverage areas. The leading three in each category were awarded gold, silver, and bronze rankings. MGAs also competed for a “Brokers’ Pick” medal, given to the most frequently cited products. Source…
