The Pennsylvania chapter of the National Association of Insurance and Financial Advisors (NAIFA) awarded its highest honor, the Keystone Award, to Kent Bennett during its annual convention at the Lancaster Host Resort in Lancaster, Pa.

John Darlington Jr., who provided more than 35 years of service to the Independent Insurance Agents of Maryland, was recognized by the group at its 74th annual installation dinner, held Turf Valley Resort in Ellicott City, Md.

The National Association of Insurance & Financial Advisors’ Carroll/Howard (Md.) chapter installed officers for its current year.

Donna M. Cunningham of Florham Park N.J., was elected president of the Professional Insurance Agents of New Jersey at the association’s annual business conference in Atlantic City, N.J.

The 73rd Annual Installation Dinner of the Independent Insurance Agents of Maryland will include a bull roast/shrimp feast and casino night.

Insurance Agents & Brokers Service Group has announced its new officers for the 2009-2010 administrative year. The IA&B is a partnership of agents’ associations in Delaware, Maryland and Pennsylvania.

West Virginia Insurance Commissioner Jane Cline was elected as the next president of the National Association of Insurance Commissioners.

Jane Cline

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The New York Insurance Association, representing the state’s property-casualty industry, has elected its 2010 officers and board of directors, selecting local executive Richard Zick as its chairman.

The Central Pennsylvania Association of Health Underwriters installed Julie Martin of Teaman-Martin & Associates in East Petersburg, Pa., as its president at what she calls a “critical” time.

David R. Wise was elected as president of the National Association of Insurance and Financial Advisors – Central Virginia for 2009-2010.