Insurers Committee

Top Five Questions Insurance Commissioner Ricardo Lara Must Answer About his Wildfire Insurance Plan

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Wednesday, December 13, 2023

Commissioner Lara will testify about his plan before an Assembly Insurance Committee Oversight Hearing this afternoon.

Key Points: 
  • Commissioner Lara will testify about his plan before an Assembly Insurance Committee Oversight Hearing this afternoon.
  • Commissioner Lara announced a deal with insurers and plan for regulations in September that he said would expand home insurance coverage for Californians.
  • The center of the plan was a supposed "85% commitment" by insurers to increase insurance sales in wildfire areas.
  • "Is the Insurance Commissioner finally ready to prove how his plan will get a single new homeowner access to insurance in California?

Dennis Cuccinelli Receives NAIFA's Inaugural Membership Hard Hat Award

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Tuesday, December 13, 2022

FALLS CHURCH, Va., Dec. 13, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Dennis Cuccinelli, LACP, an Independent Advisor from Paramus, NJ, has received the inaugural Annual Membership Hard Hat Award from the National Association of Insurance and Financial Advisors (NAIFA). He was presented the award by current NAIFA President Lawrence Holzberg, LUTCF, LACP, and incoming 2023 President Bryon Holz, CLU, ChFC, LUTCF, CASL, LACP, November 14 in Washington, D.C., at NAIFA's Belong awards celebration that was part of the National Leadership Conference.

Key Points: 
  • FALLS CHURCH, Va., Dec. 13, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Dennis Cuccinelli , LACP, an Independent Advisor from Paramus, NJ, has received the inaugural Annual Membership Hard Hat Award from the National Association of Insurance and Financial Advisors (NAIFA).
  • "Dennis is our natural choice for the first-ever annual Membership Hard Hat Award.
  • The NAIFA Membership Hard Hat Award is a new award created to recognize volunteer leaders who show extraordinary dedication to building NAIFA's membership.
  • NAIFA presents quarterly Membership Hard Hat Awards to recipients from around the country as well as the annual award.

Metropolitan Board Elects Adán Ortega as New Chairman

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Wednesday, October 12, 2022

Water policy and strategic communications consultant Adn Ortega today was elected chairman of the board of directors of the Metropolitan Water District of Southern California, the primary water importer and wholesaler for 19 million people in six counties.

Key Points: 
  • Water policy and strategic communications consultant Adn Ortega today was elected chairman of the board of directors of the Metropolitan Water District of Southern California, the primary water importer and wholesaler for 19 million people in six counties.
  • Ortega, who has served on Metropolitans 38-member board since 2019, is the first Latino chairman to be elected to the post and will serve a two-year term beginning Jan. 1.
  • As head of Metropolitans board, Ortega will represent district policies and programs at the national, state and local levels.
  • Note to editors: A photo of board Chairman-elect Adn Ortega is available upon request.

Attorney David Sosin Completes Service to ISBA as Orland Park Practice Continues to Grow

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Friday, May 20, 2022

ORLAND PARK, Ill., May 20, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Former Illinois State Bar Association president, Attorney David Sosin, has completed his service to the ISBA. Attorney Sosin, who is a partner with the firm Sosin, Arnold, & Schoenbeck Ltd., is a knowledgeable and passionate attorney who is devoted to his clients and the success of his colleagues. Throughout the last few years of his service, the firm Sosin, Arnold & Schoenbeck has seen significant growth.

Key Points: 
  • ORLAND PARK, Ill., May 20, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Former Illinois State Bar Association president, Attorney David Sosin, has completed his service to the ISBA.
  • Attorney Sosin, who is a partner with the firm Sosin, Arnold, & Schoenbeck Ltd., is a knowledgeable and passionate attorney who is devoted to his clients and the success of his colleagues.
  • Throughout the last few years of his service, the firm Sosin, Arnold & Schoenbeck has seen significant growth.
  • Currently, Attorney Sosin serves on the Board of Directors for the ISBA Mutual Insurance Company.

The Nonprofit Council Selects Higginbotham as Broker for Member Insurance

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Monday, September 13, 2021

Higginbotham has a unit of insurance specialists serving both large and small organizations in the nonprofit industry.

Key Points: 
  • Higginbotham has a unit of insurance specialists serving both large and small organizations in the nonprofit industry.
  • Members will have access to Higginbotham's specialty commercial insurance carriers that cover nonprofit risks and group purchasing power to design affordable employee benefit plans.
  • "Our Insurance Committee was looking for a broker for our membership insurance needs that gives all members the opportunity to access these benefits for their employees no matter the size of their nonprofit.
  • Higginbotham Executive Vice President Cody Morgan said, "The Nonprofit Council has been instrumental in connecting and strengthening the leadership of nonprofit organizations.

Veteran from Lake Kiowa, Texas, Elected National Commander of The American Legion

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Thursday, September 2, 2021

PHOENIX, Sept. 2, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --Paul E. Dillard was elected national commander of the nearly two-million member American Legion today in Phoenix, during the organization's 102nd national convention.

Key Points: 
  • PHOENIX, Sept. 2, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --Paul E. Dillard was elected national commander of the nearly two-million member American Legion today in Phoenix, during the organization's 102nd national convention.
  • Dillard worked several years in the manufacturing business as an Engineer, Plant Manager and Director of Manufacturing in Tennessee.
  • As a paid-up-for-life member of Post 265, Lake Kiowa, Texas, Dillard served as post commander, vice commander, adjutant and judge advocate.
  • He coached American Legion Baseball for more than 10 years and served as his post's Boys State chairman.