Monthly Archives: <span>June 2006</span>

Sandusky Joins MHBT as P/C Account Executive

McQueary Henry Bowles Troy LLP (MHBT), based in Dallas, announced that Jeremy Sandusky has joined the firm’s Dallas office as account executive in the property and casualty group. “We are pleased to welcome Jeremy to the MHBT family,” said Bill …

Compensation Survey: Agencies Reward on Organic Growth, Profitability, Retention

With fewer large books of business changing hands recently, insurance agencies are relying on staff-driven, organic growth to expand their operations. Compensation packages and new recruitment and training strategies have shifted to reflect this trend, and also to address the …

Insurer Group Names McKay as SVP, Federal Relations

The Property Casualty Insurers Association of America has hired Benjamin J. McKay III as senior vice president of federal government relations in its Washington, D.C. office. Prior to his arrival at PCI, McKay served as Chief of Staff for U.S. …

Texas Workers’ Comp Q3 Discount Rate and Interest Rate Announced

The Texas Department of Insurance, Division of Workers’ Compensation has determined that any interest or discount provided for in the Act shall be at the rate of 8.68 percent. This rate is computed by using the treasury constant maturity rate …

Ark. AG Says Job Scam May be Operating From State

Attorney General Mike Beebe recently issued a consumer alert aimed at job seekers who receive bogus offers of employment from overseas. The offers are designed to trick individuals who are looking for work into wiring money out of the country. …

Hearing on Texas Medical Dispute Resolution Rules Planned for July 26

The Texas Department of Insurance (TDI), Division of Workers’ Compensation will hold a public hearing on July 26, 2006, in the Tippy Foster Room of the Division’s Central Office located at 7551 Metro Center Drive, Suite 100 (near the intersection …

Republic Group, FirstComp Underwriters Group Forge Agreement

Dallas-based Republic Companies Group Inc. announced it has entered into a managing general agency agreement with FirstComp Underwriters Group Inc. – making the Omaha-based monoline workers’ compensation group one of Republic’s key relationships. Under terms of the contract, certain Republic …

TSLA Supports Surplus Lines Reform; Urges Members to Act

The Texas Surplus Lines Association announced their support of House Bill 5637, a new federal bill to reform surplus lines regulation. The bill, sponsored by Ginny Brown-Waite, R-Fla. and Dennis Moore D-Kan., and co-sponsored By Pete Sessions, R-Texas, and many …

Esurance Expands Central Valley, Calif., Office, Adds Jobs

Esurance, a direct-to-consumer personal auto insurance company, is expanding its sales and claims office in Rocklin, Calif., from 25,000 square feet to 48,000 square feet. With the expansion, the office will be able to accommodate almost 200 new employees, the …

Crosby Joins Warner Pacific Insurance Services

Warner Pacific Insurance Services, Westlake Village, Calif., is has announced that Neil Crosby has joined the company as director of sales. In his new role, Crosby will be working with Warner Pacific’s statewide sales force providing support and counsel to …