May 26, 2005
The Independent Insurance Agents of Texas’ announced it is on track to hold its 108th Conference & Trade Show June 16-17 at the Hilton in downtown Austin. The state’s premier gathering of independent agents promises a jam-packed two days of …
May 26, 2005
Approximately 32,000 Texas employers will receive a share of around $50 million in dividends from Texas Mutual Insurance Company. The company announced that its Board of Directors unanimously approved the 2005 dividend plan, which includes an annual component and a …
May 26, 2005
The Louisiana Department of Insurance reported that a Gonzales, La., insurance producer surrendered her insurance licenses after she was arrested on charges that included misappropriation of insurance premium payments. Mary Jo Guillot St. Amant, 38, president and 100 percent owner …
May 26, 2005
Results of a study released Thursday suggest that millions of Americans lack basic knowledge of rules of the road and safe automobile operation. In fact, the study shows that if tested today, one in 10 drivers – nearly 20 million …
May 26, 2005
A conference committee made up of members of the Texas House of Representatives and the state Senate worked out a compromise on workers’ compensation system reform that had stalled in the legislative process. The Insurance Council of Texas congratulated the …
May 26, 2005
Average medical spending for the “typical American family of four” reached $12,214 in 2005, according to a new study by benefits consulants and actuaries at Milliman, Inc. The Milliman study determined that the average annual medical cost for a family …
May 26, 2005
Global insurance broker Willis Group Holdings announced that Anthony Russo has joined Willis as senior vice president and global chief information officer. Anthony joins from AIG where he has worked for seven years, most recently as senior vice president/chief information …
May 26, 2005
Atlanta-based Beecher Carlson has expanded its national energy practice to include Paul Pachomski as senior vice president. Pachomski will be responsible for the production, marketing and servicing of clients in the energy industry. Pachomski joins a team of energy industry …
May 26, 2005
Doctors in high-risk specialties in Maryland whose malpractice insurance premiums increased as much as 33 percent this year are finally getting some financial relief from malpractice legislation passed by the General Assembly last December. Medical Mutual Liability Insurance Society, which …
May 26, 2005
Kansas City, Mo.-based Assurant Employee Benefits has named Steven Sack sales manager for its Chicago group sales office. Sack brings to Assurant Employee Benefits many years of sales management experience in the Chicago area. He comes to Assurant Employee Benefits …