Cynthia Hardy Young has been appointed president of Encompass Insurance. She replaces Douglas Wendt, who announced his decision to retire after 32 years of service. Young joined Allstate in October, 2005 as the assistant vice president of product operations for …
Support for the insurance industry and desires for less government involvement in an already highly regulated industry were emphasized by featured guests attending the Jan. 10 Seventh Annual Legislative Reception sponsored by the Professional Insurance Agents of Georgia in Atlanta. …
A judge dealt a potential setback Wednesday to the state’s landmark lawsuit against former makers of lead paint, preventing two key witnesses from testifying about how much has been spent to combat the problem in Rhode Island. The dollar figures …
The family of a 43-year-old Long Island, N.Y. man is seeking $10 million in damages, claiming he died months after ducking a flying shrimp tossed by a hibachi chef at a Japanese steakhouse. Attorney Andre Ferenzo said in opening statements …
THOMCO’s Childcare Choice, the Nation’s Leading Program for childcare insurance has recently expanded their student accident coverage to offer higher limits at Lower rates. Childcare Choice has been endorsed by the National Child Care Association since 1990. Student Accident Coverage …
The effort to implement comprehensive reform of the South Carolina workers’ compensation system took important steps forward this week as legislation was filed in the House and Senate and Gov. Mark Sanford expressed his support for these much need initiatives. …
For the 2005-06 premium year, North Dakota employers are reportedly enjoying the benefits of an estimated $46 million in premium dividend credits from Workforce Safety & Insurance (WSI), the state’s workers’ compensation organization. Since July 1, 2005, nearly $20 million …
Encino, Calif.-based NAS Insurance Services has appointed Richard Robin as president. He will be responsible for overall operations, including underwriting, marketing and administration. Ed Robin will continue to serve as chairman and will remain responsible for overall management and direction …
California Insurance Commissioner John Garamendi reported Thursday that insurers, since the workers’ compensation system reforms went into effect in January 2004, have decreased the rates they file with the Department of Insurance by a cumulative 37.7 percent. A list of …
California based Cambridge General Agency is offering a market that is rolling back rates on apartments in California. According to the company, if the policy is written on a package basis it may qualify for additional credit. Available coverage options …
