President George W. Bush declared 10 California counties that were battered by storms and flooding over the holidays as disaster areas where homeowners and businesses will be eligible for federal aid, the White House announced. The presidential declaration, which Gov. …
Los Angeles-based Mercury General Corp. has declared a first quarter dividend of $0.48, an annual rate of $1.92, representing an 11.6 percent increase over the rate paid in 2005. The dividend will be paid on March 30, 2006, to shareholders …
South Coast General Insurance is offering a new market for auto detailers and car detailers in California. The coverage includes business property and general liability for home-based businesses. Policy limits are $1 million to $2 million. Deductible is $100. Minimum …
Cypress Premium Funding Inc. has opened an office in San Juan Capistrano, Calif., to provide services and products for the commercial property and casualty insurance industry. John Ratliff, president and owner of the new company, states that Cypress will offer …
Hilb Rogal & Hobbs Company has appointed William (Bill) Creedon to the position of West regional director. Creedon will replace Michael Janes, who announced his intent to resign in the last week. Creedon was named president of HRH’s Denver office …
The Ultimate Producer School, provided by Agency Management Resource Group (AMRG) is hosting its next school starting in April 2006 in Sacramento, Calif. The school combines technical coverage information, emphasizing commercial insurance, with training and business development planning. It also …
Carl Warren & Co., a third party claims administrators, has been designated as a liability claims third-party administrators on the Public Entity Risk Institute qualified TPA list. Carl Warren & Company is an employee-owned liability claims services company that specializes …
White Mountains Insurance Group Ltd. reported that Tom Hutton is joining White Mountains’ senior management team as president and chief executive officer of White Mountains Re Group Ltd. As CEO of White Mountains Re, Hutton will oversee the company’s global …
A new survey by an Iowa-based company, suggests that workers value “wellness” programs by employers as a necessary tool for the entire health insurance realm. Most employees, according to the survey, rate insurance coverage right near the top of job-related …
Los Angeles-based GNW-Evergreen Insurance Services LLC, a provider of comprehensive insurance solutions for businesses and individuals throughout the Southern California area, reported the creation of a new top-level position and named Andrew Forchelli as its executive vice president and chief …
