Former property and casualty claims adjuster, subrogation analyst and insurance attorney, Christian Rataj, has joined the National Association of Mutual Insurance Companies (NAMIC) as state affairs manager for the Western United States. Based in Denver, Rataj will advocate on behalf …
Acordia Inc., a Wells Fargo Company, announced that Linda Kaahanui has accepted the position of managing director of its Portland, Ore., office effective immediately. Kaahanui has over 24 years of insurance experience and has served as an employee benefits consultant …
The CPCU Society announced it has redesigned its Web site (www.cpcusociety.org) so that members and users can find the information they are looking for quickly and logically. The new site enhanced its navigation system to make it easier for users …
Dallas-based wholesaler RISC Inc. announced that its recently formed sub-contractor’s liability facility has been a huge success. The facility has been set up to write GL and Umbrella coverage for 14 specialty contractors in both the residential and commercial fields. …
Southwest Risk, based in Dallas, announced the hiring of two new wholesale brokers: Johnny Hawkins and Dan Barrett. Hawkins and Barrett will serve as casualty brokers to round out the company’s commercial property business. Prior to joining Southwest Risk, Hawkins …
Louisiana Attorney General Charles C. Foti, Jr. announced recently that Lylia Jackson, a former employee with the Louisiana Department of Insurance, pled guilty to one count of public bribery. Jackson was arrested in December 2003 for taking bribes to sell …
Complex and challenging factors have been largely responsible for the high level of uncertainty faced by property and casualty insurers. According to a new survey, given this environment, P/C executives have found it difficult, if not impossible, to determine consistent …
Maryland Insurance Commissioner Alfred Redmer, Jr. has sent a letter to homeowners affected by Hurricane Isabel to inform them of their options of participating in a class action lawsuit and a demand letter concerning their flood insurance claims. “I know …
National consumer groups are criticizing a leading consulting firm’s annual study of U.S. tort system costs, claiming the report “has nothing to do with the costs of litigation, courts or the legal system.” The report under fire, “Trends and Findings …
The Property Casualty Insurers Association of America is supporting HB 3284, legislation which would repeal South Carolina’s Second Injury Fund, which, due to excessive costs, has become a hindrance to much needed economic development in the state. The Second Injury …
