An article written by Chris Beck, senior vice president of insurance sales, titled “Piracy trends highlight need for K&R protection,” was recently published on AgentandBroker.com.

Due to recent events highlighted in the national media, the issue of Kidnap and Ransom insurance has garnered international attention as organizations strive to protect their employees and investments in the face of heightened risks.

Read the full article here.

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Agents who have insureds with international exposures must be aware that local laws, business customs, economic conditions, political climate, and government regulation all affect the insurance risks that the organization faces.

Lloyd Yavener, our Vice President of Marketing, recently discussed this topic online at the at the Independent Insurance Agents and Brokers Association's Virtual University.

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(Washington, D.C.) Clements International announces it has been formally accepted as an association member of the Council of Insurance Agents and Brokers (CIAB). Being a member of the CIAB enhances Clements’ ability to build professional relationships with other industry leaders.

Based in Washington, D.C., the CIAB unites top tier agents and brokers worldwide with programs designed to help them continue to build their business. It also compiles detailed reports and creates award winning publications to inform members on current developments and future industry trends.

“Joining the Council provides Clements the opportunity to represent the international insurance segment, and be at the forefront of issues concerning the global marketplace,” said Jon Clements, President and CEO of Clements International.

Vice President of Marketing, Lloyd Yavener will be representing Clements at the Council’s annual Insurance Leadership Forum in Las Vegas this October.

About the Council of Insurance Agents and Brokers
Founded in 1913, The Council is the premier association for commercial insurance, and represents the leading commercial brokers and agents in the United States and abroad. Council members annually place 80 percent of all commercial property/casualty premiums in the United States.

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