The Property Casualty Insurers Association of America has unveiled a new product created by its statistical organization that can get customized and timely auto and homeowners rating information in an Excel format on a state, regional or countrywide basis. Fast …
Heavy windstorms and tornadoes hit the Midwest yesterday causing major damage in five states. Illinois, Indiana, Missouri, Kansas and Oklahoma were ravaged by high winds, rain and hail in addition to tornadoes. Several deaths have been reported as well as …
U.S. tort costs reached a record $260 billion in 2004, or approximately $886 per person, according to the U.S. Tort Costs and Cross-Border Perspectives: 2005 Update from the Tillinghast business of Towers Perrin. This surpassed the previous record set in …
Geof Molina has been named vice president internal audit of the Main Street America Group in Jacksonville, Fla. At the same time Cathy Parrish and Roy Viands were named assistant secretaries. Molina joined Main Street America in 1999 as director, …
Federal District Judge Charles Norgle, Sr. has entered a $2 million consent decree resolving a workplace discrimination lawsuit brought by the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) challenging sexual and racial harassment and retaliation at Cracker Barrel restaurants in Bloomington, …
The Harry W. Gorst Co., Chatsworth, Calif., has named Scott Dahlgren director of marketing, a new position at the company. Dahlgren will visit with agents and brokers, represent the company at trade shows and events, and work with the company’s …
Professional Insurance Agents of Connecticut Inc. elected officers during the association’s annual convention at Foxwoods Resort Casino in Mashantucket, Conn. Following are the new officers who will lead PIACT in 2006-2007. President: John DiMatteo, of Bethany. DiMatteo is president of …
Abram Interstate Insurance Services Inc. in Rocklin, Calif., is offering a new program for garage insurance in California and Arizona. The targeted classes are: new and used car dealers, private passenger auto repair shops, recerational vehicle (RV) dealers and repair, …
Elke Mazza has joined the Baldwin Resource Group, Bellevue, Wash., as an insurance division manager in charge of personal insurance, small commercial accounts and small benefits accounts. Mazza has worked in the insurance industry for more than 20 years, most …
In its just-concluded session, the Utah Legislature passed legislation to protect consumers from unauthorized access to their credit-related information, while preserving insurers’ access to credit data, Property Casualty Insurers Association of America (PCI) Regional Manager Kenton Brine said. “Utah legislators …
