ACT Sponsoring Free Webinars on Real Time, Security

Free webinars on Real Time and implementing an effective security program are being offered in January by the Agents Council for Technology.

The first webinar, Save Time & Increase Profits with Real Time (sponsored by the Real Time/Download Campaign) is set for Jan. 12, from 2:00-3:00 p.m. EST

Demos, benefits & tips for successful Real Time implementation for new users, as well as agencies that want to increase utilization. Several different agency management systems and a comparative rater are demoed to show the industry wide movement to this more efficient workflow. Agent presenters will be: Cyndy Smith, Karen Youngman and John Heinsz.

To register, go to https://www1.gotomeeting.com/register/512031761

The second webinar, Implementing an Effective Information Security Program in your Agency, (sponsored by the Agents Council for Technology) will be Thursday, Jan. 13 from 2:00-3:00 p.m. EST.

The session outlines how federal and state law, as well as good risk management practice, have made it mandatory for agencies to implement an information security program that is anchored by a written security plan. The program covers the security risks agencies face, practical steps to take to manage these risks, and the free tools and articles that ACT has produced to assist agencies with their security program-- including a prototype agency information security plan. Agent and association presenters will be Steve Aronson, Ted Joyce and Jeff Yates.

To register, go to https://www1.gotomeeting.com/register/207427048

Rhode Island Adopts Final Amendments to SL Regulations

The Rhode Island Department of Business Regulation has adopted final amendments to Insurance Regulation 11 – Surplus Line Brokers - and the amended regulation is effective January 14, 2011.

The regulation was originally amended in 2008. and a copy of the newest amended regulation and Concise Explanatory Statement may be downloaded or may be accessed on the Departments’ website at www.dbr.ri.us.

NAPSLO President Letha Heaton was featured in the 2010 Business Insurance's Women to Watch in the December 6 issue of the magazine.

Ms. Heaton, Vice President of Marketing for Admiral Insurance Co. of Cherry Hill, NJ was among the women featured in the annual feature which identifies and recognize individuals doing exceptional work in risk management, benefits management, commercial insurance and related fields.

Ms. Heaton was elected President at the 2010 NAPSLO Annual Convention in Atlanta and has served on the NAPSLO Board of Directors since 2004.

Ms. Heaton was named Vice President of Marketing for Admiral Insurance Company in 2009. Previously she was with Markel since 1997.