Click on the images to view videos from the A.M. Best’s conference coverage at the 2014 Mid Year.
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NIP Exec: Programs Return to “Boots on the Ground” David Springer, President of NIP Programs and current TMPAA President |
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ProHost Exec: Relationships Drive Program Business Heidi Strommen, President of ProHost USA said the restaurant-focused insurance program administrator is growing because of relationships it develops with carriers and other insurance participants. |
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Mystic Capital Exec: M&A “Roaring;” Future Levels Will Depend on Rates Kevin Donoghue, Managing Director, Mystic Capital Advisors Group, reports that M&A activity among insurance distributors and carriers has returned to vigorous levels after surging prior to 2013. |
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Maritime Exec: Tech Aids Small-Premium Policies Christopher L. Pesce, President, Maritime Program Group, reports that the program writer is able reach further, to smaller accounts, by turning to web-based distribution. |
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Fulcrum Exec: Specialization Drives Program Success Insurance carriers are working more closely with wholesale distributors to develop focused products, according to Dusty Rowland, President and CEO of Fulcrum Insurance Programs. |
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Breckenridge Exec: Insurance Buyers Need Options Stephen Kelley, Senior Vice President, Blue River Underwriters, Breckenridge Insurance Group, said the increasing sophistication of insurance buyers means offering a variety of brokerage and management options. |
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Target Markets Exec: Programs Are Outpacing Industry Ray Scotto, Executive Director of Target Markets, an association for insurance program administrators, said the organization’s latest study shows program growth ahead of other insurance sectors. |
