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February 2019 - Number 2019-4481-02

4 th Annual February Insurance Careers Month Insurance careers span an incredible range of skills and talents—from actuaries and analysts, to data scientists and marketers, to drone pilots and engineers… and the list goes on. Insurance is the backbone of the global economy. Here is information about the wide variety of careers in insurance. Read more

Jillian Froment Appointed Ohio's Director of Insurance Jillian Froment was reappointed Director of Ohio's Department of Insurance. Director Froment has spent the last eight years at the Department of Insurance in positions of increasing responsibility. She has been re-elected as chair of the Interstate Insurance Product Regulation Commission of the NAIC Midwest Zone. She is on the Executive Committe of NAIC.

Resources for Consumers from the Ohio Insurance Institute OII’s primary objective is to help Ohioans achieve a better understanding of insurance and related safety issues. Whether you’re looking for loss prevention measures, tips for buying and saving on insurance, home and family safety, or wanting to learn more about one of Ohio’s fastest-growing employment sectors. Check out these resources.

Risk Tips Crafting the Right Coverage for Uber and Lyft Drivers Many personal lines agents and brokers have insureds who drive for a ridesharing company such as Uber or Lyft. Yet, these clients may not be properly insured for this activity. Read more

Status Report- Distracted Driving D rivers say they use their smartphones more often for calls than for texting, or reading or sending emails. The Insuranace Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) in January to March 2018 surveyed adult drivers who own smartphones to see how they use them while driving. Eighty percent of the 800 drivers surveyed reported talking on their phone while driving in the previous 30 days. Read more

Ohio Legislative Activity Here are some items of interest for the Ohio property and casualty industry. Creative Attorneys Attempting to be Creative with Salvage Law--Again. Read more

Not clearing snow off your car is against the law Many of us have wiped our cars clean of snow this month. Those who didn't do a thorough job could be breaking the law. By law, motorists must clear off all their windows, license plates, headlights and tail lights. Just don't forget any excess snow on a trunk and especially on top of the vehicle. Read more

Save Your Clients Money - OIA's Group WC Program If you represent commercial clients or are interested in expanding into that market but don't know how to get your foot in the door, then OIA's Workers' Compensation Group Rating Program can provide you with one of the insurance industry's most powerful sales tools . Read More

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