Monthly Archives: <span>April 2005</span>

IIABNJ Holds Spring Fling for Industry Professionals

The Independent Insurance Agents and Brokers of New Jersey are preparing to hold the Annual Spring Fling for Continuing Education, May 17-18, at the Sheraton Hotel in Eatontown, N.J. Insurance professionals will have a variety of education programs to choose …

Abram Interstate Offers New Homeowners Market

Rocklin, Calif.-based, Abram Interstate Insurance Services Inc. announces a new Preferred and Standard Homeowners and Dwelling Fire market with Travelers Insurance Company. The addition of this new market, A.M. Best “A”, XV rated and admitted, rounds out our ability to …

Colorado’s Pinnacol Assurance Issues Refund

Pinnacol Assurance, the state’s top provider of workers’ compensation insurance, plans to refund $55 million to employers across Colorado. The refunds reflect better safety, higher investment returns and more efficient operations, said Gary Pon, chief executive of the quasi-governmental agency. …

Insurers Voice Opposition to Proposed Mass. Auto Premium Surcharge

A proposal to surcharge auto insurance policyholders $15 million to pay for police training reportedly unfairly forces responsible motorists in Massachusetts to fund a program that benefits every citizen and business in the state. The Property Casualty Insurers Association of …

George Will to Address CPCU Class of 2005 in Atlanta

Insights on the Washington, D.C. scene and the current American political and economic landscape will be presented by columnist George F. Will, the featured speaker during the American Institute for Chartered Property Casualty Underwriters national conferment ceremony for the class …

Markel American Insurance Teams with Elton Porter Marine on Ultra High Performance Program

Markel American Insurance Company (rated “A (Excellent), XII” by A.M. Best) has teamed up with Elton Porter Marine Insurance Agency to offer a new Ultra High Performance Program. This program provides hull and liability coverage for ultra high performance boats …

Passage of Highway Safety, Terrorism Exclusion Legislation Highlight 2005 Idaho Legislative Session

Idaho’s 2005 legislative session was marked as much by what legislation was passed as by what was not passed, according to the American Insurance Association (AIA). “Idaho legislators and Gov. Dirk Kempthorne (R) approved HB 160, a measure creating an …

Borda to Direct United Southern Brokers Professional Liability in Tampa

Juan C. Borda has been named director of professional liability for the Tampa, Fla. office of United Southern Brokers, a division of USG Insurance Services Inc. Borda will assist agents with the placement of directors and officers liability (public private …

La.’s Baker Named Big ‘I’ Legislator of the Year

The Independent Insurance Agents & Brokers of America bestowed upon Rep. Richard Baker of Louisiana the prestigious Gerald Solomon-IIABA Legislator of the Year Award for 2004. Baker, chairman of the House Financial Services Committee’s Subcommittee on Capital Markets, Insurance and …

ABD to Purchase to Lucini/Parish Insurance Inc.

Greater Bay Bancorp, a $6.9 billion in assets financial services holding company, reported that its subsidiary, ABD Insurance and Financial Services (ABD), a provider of global risk management and employee benefits solutions, has signed a definitive agreement to acquire Lucini/Parish …