As the Hispanic population surpasses 40 million with a combined purchasing power of more than $700 million, the insurance industry is keeping its eye on this ever-growing market segment. Hispanic agents and Latin agent insurance associations are playing an increasingly …
Court Ruling Says Asbestos-Related Disease Does Not Constitute ‘Bodily Injury by Accident’ The U.S. Court of Appeals, Fifth Circuit, recently issued its opinion in Graphic Packaging International Inc. v. Employers Insurance of Wausau, upholding the validity of an exclusion for …
Before Hurricane Katrina, Gillis, Ellis and Baker Insurance, a New Orleans-based independent insurance brokerage that writes casualty insurance, liability benefits, health, employment, risk management and seismic vessel coverage, had offices across the street from the Superdome-today half of GEB’s employees …
If Congress Changes Regulation, Impact Would be Big … But That’s a Big ‘If’ While underwriting cycles and the dynamics of distribution are certain to shape the surplus lines industry of 2010, a number of forecasters believe regulatory changes emanating …
Colorado’s average fire season has been a double-edged sword for Brett Gibson, a volunteer fire department chief in the tree-covered hills west of Boulder. He appreciates the lower threat of fires. But he is having difficulty getting residents to do …
There has been great sadness in my heart over the past two weeks as we’ve all witnessed the devastation of Hurricane Katrina and her aftermath. All along the Gulf Coast, Katrina took out homes, buildings, lives … the impact is …
Many people turn to the stars for direction in matters of money, love and happiness. Now, according to a survey conducted by Prudential Car Insurance in the United Kingdom, it appears that the zodiac may also play a role in …
Affable Aquarius (January 21 – February 19) The gentle qualities of Aquarius are reflective in an average claims record on all counts. Aquarian drivers consider themselves sensible, responsible and family-oriented with a relaxed, patient attitude toward driving. Star driver: Zsa …
Brown & Brown Acquires Alliance Insurance Services Kenneth D. Kirk, regional executive vice president of Brown & Brown Inc., and William A. “Bill” White, president of AAI Inc. d/b/a Alliance Insurance Services of Canoga Park, Calif., announced the asset acquisition …
Saylor & Hill has announced that three senior associates of the firm have been promoted to principal. Tim Sweeney, Kevin Mirsky and Chris Williams, each of whom has worked for the firm for more than a decade, will become owners …
