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Senators strike deal to address National Flood Insurance Program

Bob Graham — Thu, 24 May 2012 13:56:37 +0000

A deal struck between two key senators appears to give new life to a possible five-year extension of the National Flood Insurance Program, which is set expire May 30.

Senators strike deal to address National Flood Insurance Program via IFAwebnews.

With five-year plan stuck, House passes new short-term NFIP extension

Bob Graham — Fri, 18 May 2012 11:12:43 +0000

The U.S. House of Representatives passed another 30-day extension of the National Flood Insurance Program, less than two weeks before the latest short-term extension is set to expire.

With five-year plan stuck, House passes new short-term NFIP extension via IFAwebnews.

PIA, Realtors, FEMA push long-term NFIP extension as deadline nears

Jaime L. Brockway — Fri, 27 Apr 2012 11:17:03 +0000

An insurance group, a national public safety organization and a federal government agency disagree on what action the government should take as the National Flood Insurance Program's expiration looms May 31.

PIA, Realtors, FEMA push long-term NFIP extension as deadline nears via IFAwebnews.

Highmark’s CEO Melani fired after being charged in domestic dispute

Bob Graham — Mon, 02 Apr 2012 13:33:36 +0000

Highmark's CEO, Kenneth Melani, was fired over the weekend, two days after being put on administrative leave over his alleged role in a domestic dispute involving his girlfriend's husband.

Highmark’s CEO Melani fired after being charged in domestic dispute via IFAwebnews.

Not exempting insurance agents from MLRs shows Obama’s true intent

Bob Graham — Mon, 05 Dec 2011 14:56:41 +0000

The Obama Administration appears to have used a fairly convoluted process to make clear what many have been suggesting since federal health reform passed in March 2010. Simply put, the Obama Administration, through its U.S. Health and Human Services Department, wants insurance agents and brokers out of providing advice on health plans to consumers and businesses.

Not exempting insurance agents from MLRs shows Obama’s true intent via IFAwebnews.

Pa., Del. insurance groups ditch PIA to better serve agents’ ‘interests’

Bob Graham — Wed, 02 Nov 2011 12:41:04 +0000

Two insurance industry trade groups, one in Pennsylvania and the other in Delaware, have notified the National Association of Professional Insurance Agents (PIA) that they will cease their affiliation, effective Jan. 1, 2012.

Pa., Del. insurance groups ditch PIA to better serve agents’ ‘interests’ via IFAwebnews.

Group wants uniform law against misusing certificates of insurance

Jaime L. Brockway — Wed, 26 Oct 2011 19:00:36 +0000

An organization that educates legislators on insurance issues is working with insurance associations to create a model legislation for states concerning misuse of certificates of insurance.

Group wants uniform law against misusing certificates of insurance via IFAwebnews.

Palisades Cos.’ Fernandez honored with award from National PIA

IFAwebnews Staff — Fri, 07 Oct 2011 15:03:44 +0000

Edward J. Fernandez, president of Palisades Cos., was named the National Association of Professional Insurance Agents (PIA) 2011 Company Representative of the Year at the group's recent meeting in San Francisco.

Palisades Cos.’ Fernandez honored with award from National PIA via IFAwebnews.

NAIC group favors freeing agent commissions from health reform’s MLR

Bob Graham — Fri, 01 Jul 2011 18:08:12 +0000

A task force in an association of state insurance commissioners has endorsed a bill in Congress that would exclude insurance agent and broker compensation from health reform's medical loss ratios.

NAIC group favors freeing agent commissions from health reform’s MLR via IFAwebnews.

N.C. PIA aligning with Capitol Financial Services on products, services

IFAwebnews Staff — Mon, 09 May 2011 11:03:17 +0000

Capitol Financial Solutions (CFS) Brokerage Services department was endorsed by the Professional Insurance Agents Association (PIA) of NC to offer members its product line.

N.C. PIA aligning with Capitol Financial Services on products, services via IFAwebnews.