The 2006 edition of Chambers USA: America’s Leading Lawyers for Business, a guide of the best business lawyers in the U.S., recently recognized Thompson, Coe, Cousins & Irons L.L.P. as a “Tier One” insurance law firm in Texas. This is …
Texas Comptroller Carole Keeton Strayhorn announced a tax calculator available on the comptroller’s Web site that will allow Texas businesses to estimate how much franchise tax they will pay as a result of recent tax reforms. “I urge every businessman …
Small businesses in 39 Texas counties and one in Oklahoma are eligible for low-interest loans meant to recoup losses from several natural disasters that occurred this year, the U.S. Small Business Administration said recently. Businesses in Oldham, Potter, Calhoun and …
Dallas-based Colemont Insurance Brokers – Texas announced it has promoted Su Young’s to assistant vice president. “Su’s comprehensive knowledge and expertise within our financial, professional, and healthcare services team have made her both an excellent broker and an exceptional leader …
New York-based insurance broker Integro announced the establishment of its Aviation Practice with the appointment of Edward Nicholls, who will serve as managing principal and practice leader. Nicholls has 25 years of experience in the aviation sector. He comes to …
The Professional Insurance Agents of New Jersey Inc. has elected officers for for 2006-2007, with Andrew Anderson of Beach Haven, N.J., being chosen president. He is executive vice president and secretary of the G. Anderson Agency in Haven Beach, N.J. …
In an abrupt departure from procedures that have been in place since Wold War II, the National Association of Insurance Commissioners has taken a first step towards scrapping the “full collateral” requirements imposed on non-U.S.-based reinsurers. In a motion, tabled …
Whether in the U.S., the U.K., Bermuda, or elsewhere, the message from reinsurance companies is the same: demand is up, and capacity is down. However, it is still a lively market, with alternative capital sources such as sidecars, catastrophe bonds, …
Colemont Insurance Brokers recently announced the promotion of Jan Rose to executive vice president of Colemont in Chicago. “Jan was a phenomenal leader for Chicago’s Financial Services Department. I have no doubt that he will continue this success as he …
Hartford, Conn.-based Specialty Risk Services, a property-casualty third party administrator for workers’ compensation and liability claims, announces the appointment of Jeffrey Steck as director, New Business Development, for the Midwest. Based in Pittsburgh, Steck has 15 years experience in the …
