Torrance, Calif.-based Keenan announced that John Crooms has been named vice president of Sales for Northern California Group Schools Benefit Division, a newly created position. Keenan is a full-service brokerage and consulting firm serving the western region of the U.S. …
The Nevada Independent Insurance Agents recently elected a new Board of Directors and named a new president. Nevada Insurance Commissioner, Alice Molasky-Arman, announced the installation of the following newly elected officers: President: Mike Schellin, Nevada Insurance Agency Company, Carson City …
Independent insurance agents in Southeast Louisiana and South Mississippi face a daunting task as they play their part in rebuilding their shattered communities. They will need the help of the insurance companies whose products they sell to survive, rebuild their …
Florida’s Attorney General Charlie Crist has warned unscrupulous businesses operators against attempting to take advantage of Florida residents and visitors as they cope with potential emergency conditions brought on by Tropical Storm Rita. Crist mobilized his office and activated a …
Jacksonville, Fla. based The Main Street America Group has announced it has selected the Guidewire ClaimCenter as its new claims processing system. “After a thorough evaluation of available claims systems and the option of building internally, we selected Guidewire ClaimCenter,” …
Beecher Carlson, an Atlanta-based insurance brokerage and risk management consulting company has launched NOVUS, a browser-based program-building solution that dramatically accelerates the issuance of accurate commercial insurance policies. NOVUS enables real-time communication and collaboration among all three parties in the …
New Orleans Mayor C. Ray Nagin suspended re-entry and ordered an evacuation of New Orleans as Tropical Storm Rita moved toward the Gulf of Mexico. The storm was elevated to a Category 1 hurricane on Sept. 20. “Re-entry was going …
Texas Gov. Rick Perry announced he has recalled the Texas National Guard, Texas Task Force 1 and other emergency personnel and equipment from Louisiana in anticipation of Hurricane Rita entering the Gulf of Mexico. Current projections indicate that Rita will …
The Oklahoma Labor Department announced its nationally recognized Safety Pays OSHA Consultation Program is the focus of a statewide radio outreach promotion that began Sept. 19. The 30-second spots are intended to boost business awareness and participation in the program …
The Arkansas Insurance Department issued a reminder that Act 506 of 2005 amended Arkansas Code § 23-77-107(a)(2), now states that an automobile club or association may be penalized (suspended or revoked) if it no longer meets requirements for the authority …
