The Independent Insurance Agents of Maryland was selected for a 2009 Best of Glen Burnie Award. The agent trade organization was selected in the Trade Associations category by the U.S. Commerce Association.

Businesses seem to be waiting for government stimulus money to trickle down into their cash flow. Unfortunately, few people seem aware of the glacial slowness of big government. Rather than …  Read →

According to today’s (April 30) Congressional Quarterly journal: “Congressional Democrats appear increasingly determined to create a government-run insurance plan to compete with private insurers as part of a health care …  Read →

IFAwebnews.com reports that The Hartford is seeking suitors for its property-casualty unit, which could signal a break up of the company.

IFAwebnews.com reports that the property/casualty insurance industry could be in for some turbulent times, with a hardening market brought about by a recession that could see a diminishing supply of insurance, …  Read →

According to the Wall Street Journal, the U.S. government may add to its never-ending list of those receiving TARP money: life insurers.

Among those mentioned as possible recipients of taxpayer largess: Hartford, Genworth, …  Read →

Frankly, I am unsure about whose plans to implement changes to health care will benefit or harm my business; Sen. Barack Obama‘s call for mandated coverage or Sen. John McCain’s …  Read →