IIAT Offers Free Merger, Acquisition and Valuation Toolkit
With interest
in mergers and acquisitions expected to increase in 2010, IIAT is pleased to
provide members with this latest toolkit outlining the basic steps
necessary to execute these transactions. Whether you're a would-be buyer, seller
or just want to know how your agency would stack up, the toolkit includes numerous
resources and sample documents including worksheets, checklists and agreements.
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IIAT Presents Leadership Award to Speaker Straus
During the recent Joe Vincent Management Seminar, IIAT presented its 2010
Independent Leadership Award to Joe Straus, III, Speaker of the Texas House of
Representatives. ... >> Read
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Agent Registration for TDI Market Connection Now Available
TDI is currently implementing a Market Connection feature on Helpinsure.com
to connect consumers seeking coverage with agents. Registration is required if
your agency wants to participate. TDI launched the Helpinsure.com web site in
2002 to help Texans shop for homeowners insurance and is expanding now to include
personal auto and commercial insurance. Consumers will be able to complete and
submit an online questionnaire regarding the risk details and type of coverage
they are seeking. Agents will be able to submit contact information and identify
the insurance coverage categories they want to offer. The information will be
used to provide a list for consumers to search for agents by insurance coverage
category. To begin the registration process, go to www.tdi.state.tx.us/licensing/agent/index.html.
For more information or assistance with registration, contact PCMarketConnection@tdi.state.tx.us
or Mark Worman at 512.305.7544.
Important Election Deadlines Approaching
Mark your calendars and alert your colleagues about these upcoming deadlines:
Feb. 16 - early voting begins
March 2 - primary elections
Texas Agents No. 1 in 2009
The 2009 national InsurPac campaign wrapped up the year with several milestones
for independent insurance agents. Texas successfully raised more than any other
state – thousands of dollars MORE – with a grand total of $67,405.
IIABA launched the campaign last year with expectations to reach the million
dollar mark in InsurPac in just one calendar year. Independent insurance agents
across the nation helped IIABA eclipse that goal, with $1,006,970.50 raised.
IIAT will be recognized at the Annual Big “I” Legislative Conference
and Convention in Washington this March for its outstanding fundraising efforts.
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Senator Dodd to Speak to Agents
Sen. Chris Dodd (D-Conn.), chair of the powerful Senate Banking Committee,
will keynote a Big I dinner for large agencies and brokerages in Washington in
March. With financial services legislation coming to the forefront of discussion
in Congress, his leadership could turn our regulatory framework upside down. >> Read
more
Two Health Care Reform Bills Far Apart
As the side-by-side
comparison shows, there are many differences between the Senate bill passed
on Dec. 24 and the House bill passed last month. IIABA was able to get clarification
of two key issues relating to agents as Charles' Symington's summary reports. >> Read
more
Letter Detailing Producer Priorities Sent to Congress
A letter signed by the Big I, CIAB, NAHU and NAIFA outlining producer priorities
for House and Senate conference negotiations was sent to all members of Congress
on Jan. 11. The letter focuses on minimum medical loss ratio requirements, the
structure of the exchanges, and the role of agents and brokers. >> Read
more
Supreme Court Decisions Affect Agent E&O
The Texas Supreme Court made decisions in two cases recently which may
impact agent E&O cases in the future – one in a good way and one not
so good. IIAT was actively involved in one case, on behalf of all Texas agents.
Both cases vividly demonstrate several truths about the civil justice system
in Texas in general and E&O claims in particular. >> Read
more
