Monthly Archives: <span>January 2004</span>

Zurich to Integrate European Business Divisions

Zurich Financial Services announced a decision to regroup the company’s businesses in Europe to create one Business Division. Effective March 1, the new division will comprise Continental Europe, the United Kingdom, Ireland and Southern Africa. Axel Lehmann, Chief Executive Officer …

AIR Adds European Windstorm Model to System

Boston’s AIR Worldwide Corporation announced that its Extratropical Cyclone Model for Europe has been incorporated into CLASIC/2, AIR’s detailed risk modeling software system. “The model, which incorporates the most complete and consistent set of atmospheric data available, is based on …

QualCorp Completes Integration with Agency Solutions

QualCorp Inc., headquartered in Valencia, Calif., announced that they have just completed the integration of their policy administration/issuance system, FormsPlus Enterprise and Agency Systems MGA/Wholesale Accounting Software. “QualCorp Inc. and Agency Solution (distributor for Agency Systems GA products) currently have …

Commissioner Garamendi Cautions Californians On Eve of Northridge Earthquake 10th Anniversary

On the eve of the 10th anniversary of the Northridge Earthquake, Commissioner John Garamendi recommended that safety steps be taken immediately by home and business owners to protect their lives and investments in the case of another massive earthquake. The …

CNA Announces New BOP Options

Chicago-based commercial lines insurer CNA announced the early release of its enhanced Business Account Package Policy (BAPP). Originally scheduled for release in late March, the company said in a statement that the product will offer more choice and flexibility in …

CAA Adds Benton-Luttrell-Brown

Austin, Texas-based Combined Agents of America LLC (CAA) announced its 29th member: Benton-Luttrell-Brown Company. “Benton-Luttrell-Brown is an excellent addition to our board-of-members and demonstrates our commitment to building CAA with only the best agencies,” Jim Whorton, CAA chairman and president …

IIA of Houston to Direct Area CIC Program

The National Alliance for Insurance Education & Research, based in Austin, Texas, and the Independent Insurance Agents (IIA) of Houston jointly announced that the IIA of Houston is assuming administrative leadership of the Certified Insurance Counselors (CIC) Program in Houston. …

Westfield Insurance Branches Out Into Virginia

Westfield Insurance recently opened a new commercial lines and surety office in suburban Richmond, Virginia, expanding the company’s property/casualty and surety operations to 26 states. Located at 4701 Cox Road in Glen Allen, Va., this office establishes a local contact …

Spencer Educational Foundation Notes 25th Anniversary Celebration, Honors Dr. Ellen Thrower

The Spencer Educational Foundation, Inc., established by the Atlanta Chapter of the Risk and Insurance Management Society (RIMS), is celebrating 25 years of service to supporting risk management education at the university level. In that time, the Foundation has granted …

Collector Systems Unveils Solution for Tracking Property

Collector Systems, LLC ( www.collectorsystems.com ) announced the release of “Collector Systems” version 1.5, the latest iteration of its data management solution for keeping track of works of art, antiques, jewelry, and other valuable personal property. “Version 1.5 furthers our …