Agents in Conn., N.H., See Stricter
Underwriting in Homeowners Market

Only Personal Auto Seems to Escape Higher Prices; Agents See 6% to 10% Price Increases

GLENMONT, N.Y. — Indepen-
dent agents say they are seeing
major changes in homeowners in-
surance underwriting, reporting
that companies are being stricter
and implementing more price in-
creases, according to a market trends
survey conducted by Professional
Insurance Agents of Connecticut,
New Hampshire, New Jersey and
New York State (PIA).

“The results of the PIA Market Trends Survey indicate a significant change in the way underwriters are approaching business in the homeowners market and significant price increases across the board (6% to

10%) with the exception of personal auto,” said PIACT President Augusto Russell, CIC.

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Over 400 agents responded to the survey answering the question, “To what extent are underwriting guidelines becoming more strict?” The survey results showed that more than

N.H.’s Minkler Discusses
Potential, Process for CAP

In This Issue

Consumer Group Criticizes Need for TRIA

KEENE, N.H. — With the impending launch of the Consumer Agent Portal (CAP), New Hampshire independent insurance agent Thomas J. Minkler, CIC, will be seeing the culmination of a venture he has been working to bring to life for several years.

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Mortenson Insurance Agency in Keene, N.H., and has recently been named chairman-elect of the Independent Insurance Agents & Brokers of America (IIABA), said CAP “is a big thing we’ve been building up to for years.” It will go live nationwide in June as a way to help agents bring in new customers via the Internet.

Mass. Panel Considers New Rebating Bills

Maine Legis. Hears Bill on Vacant Properties

NAMIC Praises Building Code Bill in Congress

Workers’ Compensation Special Section

Minkler, who is president of Clark-

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