The IIABA today commended the U.S. House of Representatives for passing H.R. 2055 entitled the “Consolidated Appropriations Act,” ) or the “minibus” which effectively extends the National Flood Insurance Program until May 31, 2012. The IIABA also stated that it is expected that the Senate will pass this bill later today in order to avoid […]
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Another Short Reprieve for the NFIP?
The beleaguered National Flood Insurance Program lingers on in limbo. In a bipartisan vote, the Senate voted to extend S.1958 until May 31, 2012. Senator David Vitter (R-La.) sponsored the legislation. In order to be extended to the May 31st date, however, S. 1958 now must pass the House of Representatives, which according to reports […]
WTPhelan Acquires The Garrett Insurance Agency
The WTPhelan Insurance Agency announced this week that it has acquired The Garrett Insurance Agency of Somerville. The acquisition was complete as of December 1, 2011. The Garrett Insurance Agency was founded in 1985 by Ralph and Ellen Garrett in the Davis Square section of Somerville. In the past year, Ellen Garrett, who had been running […]
CAR Governing Committee Decisions from November 17, 2011
On November 17th, the CAR Governing Committee met which also marked the first appearance of CAR’s newly appointed President, Daniel Judson as well as two new Governing Committee members, Carol Berthold of GEICO and John Tierney of Quincy Mutual. In his first announcement President Judson advised the Governing Committee that there were no operational issues […]
Meet The Winner Of Our iPad2 Raffle
Barbara Krebs, of Twinbrook Insurance Brokerage, Inc., was the winner of our iPad2 Raffle at The Big Event. Agency Checklists traveled to Twinbrook’s Holbrook office to deliver her prize and take a snap of the happy winner. Ms. Krebs entered the insurance business straight out of college going to work for Arnerg Insurance where she […]
