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Todd Buchholz Insurers Dodge Financial Reform BulletFinancial industry observer, writer, and commentator Todd Buchholz (pictured) says insurance companies should be pleased they are escaping new regulation as a result of the financial reform bill that, as of early July, is still getting closer to being passed. However, the bill includes thousands of pages of details plus the creation of a consumer watchdog entity that could turn its attention to insurance companies. We’ve got some insights... |
Latest NewsmoreOil Spill to Cost Gulf Region $22.7 BillionThe Gulf Coast region stands to lose $22.7 billion in travel-related revenue over the next three years due to the BP oil spill unless federal authorities act swiftly to promote the area, says the U.S. Travel Association. To offset the damages, U.S. Travel plans to lobby congress to set aside $500 million for tourism marketing in the area.... Commentary: A CSR Result Worth MeasuringMost meeting activities aimed at satisfying a commitment to corporate social responsibility are meaningful to meeting professionals and to a small minority of participants, but mostly irrelevant to the social, economic, and environmental goals with which our organizations are trying to align.... |
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Networking and Education Highlight FICP Education ForumHilton St. Louis at the Ballpark provided a spirited backdrop for the networking, professional speakers, and interactive breakout sessions that packed the agenda of the 2010 Financial & Insurance Conference Planners Education Forum. Check out who was meeting and greeting! Check out our photo gallery. |
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Take a Look at the FICP Southeast Regional MeetingThe InterContinental Buckhead in Atlanta provided the backdrop for some 80 planners and hospitality partners attending the 2010 Financial & Insurance Conference Planners Southeast Regional Meeting. The two-day program included nonstop networking, exchange, and an overall atmosphere of optimism for the future. Check out our photo gallery. |
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On the Scene at FICP Northeast MeetingIt’s all about the networking when Financial & Insurance Conference Planners members and hospitality partners get together, as they did in late January for the FICP Northeast Regional Meeting at Tarrytown House Estate & Conference Center, managed by Destination Hotels & Resorts. Check out our photo gallery. |
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Goodman Speakers Bureau Open House Spreads Good CheerDiane Goodman hosted planners from insurance and financial services companies along with speakers and other suppliers at her 7th annual holiday open house recently. Guests came with canned goods to donate to FoodShare and Goodman sent them home with containers full of leftover macaroni and cheese, meatloaf, and mashed potatoes. (She chose a “comfort food” menu in recognition of the industry’s tough year.) Check out our slide show from the event. |
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Hot Shots from FICP Annual ConferenceSee some of the faces from this year’s Financial & Insurance Conference Planners Annual Conference. Hundreds of planners and suppliers—including FICP President-Elect Todd Zint and Executive Director Steve Bova, at left—worked and networked during three days at the Sheraton Centre Hotel in Toronto. Click here to see a slideshow from the event. |
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