Zurich Global Energy announced the appointment of Chris Barber as Global Energy onshore property manager for Asia. The appointment follows the creation of the Greater China unit under CEO Johnny Chen at the start of 2005 and is in line …
It’s an age-old problem for agency owners: where to find customer service representatives. Ask agency principals to name their biggest challenges and locating CSRs is right up there at the top of most lists. “Universally, agents ask, ‘where are we …
The board of directors of the Indianapolis-based National Association of Mutual Insurance Companies (NAMIC) welcomed eight new members during the board’s quarterly meeting in Little Rock, Ark. “These new members are truly reflective of NAMIC’s membership in that they represent …
The Association of California Insurance Companies (ACIC) had a record turnout at its recently concluded XVI Annual General Counsel Seminar at the Wynn Hotel, according to ACIC President Sam Sorich. “More than 220 people attended this year’s event, making it …
Fireman’s Fund Insurance Company has begun the national roll-out of a very high-limit excess policy tailored to the unique needs of affluent and high-net-worth clients with special liability coverages for nonprofit directors and officers as well as for those involved …
Peoria, Ill.-based surplus lines insurer RLI Corp. today received an upgrade of its senior debt rating to Baa2 from Baa3, and an insurance financial strength ratings of its insurance subsidiaries to A2 from A3 from Moody’s Investors Service. The upgrade …
A Jacksonville acupuncturist and two of his patients are facing fraud charges after an investigation by the Department of Financial Services’ Division of Insurance Fraud and the National Insurance Crime Bureau uncovered a fraudulent billing scheme that stuck at least …
A.M. Best Co. has affirmed the financial strength rating of A- (Excellent) of Afianzadora Insurgentes SA de C.V. (Mexico City, Mexico) (AISA). The rating outlook is stable. The rating reflects AISA’s strengthened capitalization, disciplined underwriting program and significant market share …
The Independent Insurance Agents of San Antonio announced that their August continuing education seminar will focus on farm and ranch exposures. The Aug. 11 seminar, “Insuring Farm & Ranch Exposures,” will be presented by Bob Fenton with St. Paul Travelers …
Colemont Insurance Brokers has added Gary Grindle as an assistant vice president in the Hartford, Conn. office, where he will be responsible for the marketing and production of commercial casualty accounts. Prior to joining Colemont, Grindle was regional underwriting manager …
