Hot temperatures and gusty winds aided several wildfires burning in a Southern California desert community and a national forest in neighboring Arizona on Wednesday, damaging a number of homes and threatening many more as day turned into evening. A 1,500-acre …
Effective immediately, Allstate Floridian Insurance Co. has announced it will raise Florida homeowners rates 28 percent and the company plans to file a request to have the increase approved in July. State law allows companies to begin increasing rates before …
The New Jersey Surplus Lines Association board of directors announced the hiring of Vicky Nelson as the association’s new executive director. She replaces Margaret Raphael who officially exited the post in May. Nelson will draw from her experience as administrative …
Robert P. Abramson, president of Bliss & Glennon Inc. announced the hiring of Robert Olson as a broker in the Palm Desert area. Bob Olson adds over 20 years of experience in the excess and surplus lines business. “Mr. Olson …
A newly-redesigned Web site now offers high-quality digital photos of any real or personal property, including vehicles, streets, and intersections, to provide insurers with more accurate information quickly and efficiently. The new FastSnap Web site lets insurance underwriters, agents and …
The Independent Insurance Agents of Kentucky Inc., is holding its 109th Annual Convention from June 23-24 at the Marriott Griffin Gate Resort in Lexington. The two-day event combines insurance and business education, networking and leisure activities for attendees. It is …
Florida Attorney General Charlie Crist announced his office has won a lawsuit against a State of Washington-based company that sold fraudulent bonds purporting to eliminate the need for standard insurance coverage, a false claim that cost 425 Florida victims $300 …
Zurich North America announced the appointment of H. Lindy Hardman III to a newly created regional executive position. In his new role, Hardman will be responsible for driving and leading the development of strategic marketing initiatives, distribution, and general operations …
The Independent Insurance Agents & Brokers of America issued the following statement from CEO Robert A. Rusbuldt in response to an inaccurate characterization from the OFCC regarding the association’s position on Optional Federal Regulation of Insurance: “The Independent Insurance Agents …
The Travis County grand jury indicted Jerry Amaya of Cedar Creek, Texas, on workers’ compensation fraud-related charges, according to Texas Mutual Insurance Company. Amaya filed a workers’ compensation claim after he injured his head, chest, neck, right shoulder and arm …
