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WHEATON, Ill., Jan. 26, 2005—Seven organizations
that provide reinsurance or software services have signed up as the
first associate members of the American Association of Insurance
Services (AAIS), a national advisory organization that develops policy
forms and rating information used by more than 600 property/casualty
companies.
As associate members, service providers that
support AAIS member companies can access AAIS product
information--including policy forms, manuals, bulletins, and
educational materials--through the AAISdirect Internet service.
In addition, associate members can participate in
AAIS Web-based seminars restricted to members and associate members.
These seminars feature AAIS staff specialists addressing new product
developments and emerging industry issues.
“We use AAISdirect for general research
on emerging issues as well as day-to-day questions,” says Laura
Allison, underwriter for Gen Re, Stamford, Conn., one of the seven new
associate member companies. “Access to this information enables us
to stay current with the programs our clients are using so that we can
serve them more efficiently and effectively.”
In addition to Gen Re, the other new associate
members to date are:
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Farmers Mutual Hail Ins. Co., Des Moines,
Iowa;
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GE Reinsurance, Barrington, Ill.;
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The Hartford Steam Boiler Inspection &
Ins. Co., Hartford, Conn.;
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Insurity Software Co., Hartford, Conn.;
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Results International Systems, Worthington,
Ohio; and
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Town and Country Computer Services,
Schenectady, N. Y.
(Also, Garvin-Allen Solutions Limited,
Halifax, N.S., became an associate member very soon after this
release was posted to the Web, but was included in the release
transmitted to industry publications.)
Claims adjustors, trainers, technical writers, and
other risk-related services are also eligible to become AAIS associate
members.
"Associate membership is a valuable new way
for companies to reach the unique AAIS market of regional and
specialty insurers, as well as departments of major national
carriers," says Joyce Tignino, AAIS vice president of marketing
and industry relations.
In addition to accessing product information, AAIS
associate members are given opportunities to promote their services
through AAIS press releases, Viewpoint magazine, Annual
Conference, and AAIS Advisory e-mail newsletter.
For information on becoming an AAIS associate
member, contact Rick Maka, director of marketing, at rickm@AAISonline.com
or by calling 800/564-2247.
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