Yes indeed, insurance pro’s…you P&C licensees that sell flood insurance in Washington now must have a 3-hour FEMA based flood insurance training course! This rule, made effective on 6/8/2006, states that if you are (1) P&C licensed, and (2) selling federal flood insurance in Washington, you are required to take the 3-hour
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Hello fellow blog fans! The fifth insurance question is a doozy, and one that many parents might be faced with in this day and age. Sarah L. of Seattle, Washington is concerned, and writes: “Hi Gary. I’m hoping that you can help me. I have two kids, a 7 and 10 year old, and they are both “all boy
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Hello everyone! I have some news for you! Oregon has joined the states that now allow resident producers to apply for their initial insurance license online! Say goodbye (”bye!”) to paper license applications in this state, and say hello to the National Insurance Producer Registry, or “NIPR!”Oregon is one o
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Good afternoon insurance folk! We have a couple of new things coming your way in today’s edition of the PIB, and here’s the first one! Several months ago, the State of Washington announced that all producers that wish to sell flood insurance must take a state-approved FEMA-based flood insurance training course. In that
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Oregon is leading the way once again in health insurance reform! The Oregon Legislature has passed several bills introduced by both the Senate and House that will make health insurance costs more “transparent” to the consumer. One bill includes language that allows consumers to compare costs based on the medical facility use
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Good Morning, fellow PIBers! While I was perusing the latest insurance industry news, I came across a situation right here in Eugene, Oregon! Here’s your chance to find a scam artist and possibly help your fellow producers and maybe even a client! Please read the following linked article and let the OSP know if you are aware
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