The Park Group recently announced internal appointments and changes to its management structure. According to the Group’s written statement, “these changes bring our best talent to the forefront of our operations and solidify our position as a leading independent wholesale …
Southeast residents should be prepared in case a hurricane threatens the U.S. and according to Michael Plavnicky, Montgomery Insurance president and CEO, his company is fully prepared. Montgomery has issued a six-page, full-color “Hurricane Disaster Planning Guide” and at the …
The International Insurance Society will host its 42nd Annual Seminar in Chicago at the Westin Chicago–River North on July 15-19. The theme of this year’s program is “Insurance: Now and the Future-Profile for a New Age.” A non-profit organization of …
Aon has appointed Peter Breitstone as managing principal and chief executive officer of Aon’s Environmental Services Group. Also joining Aon are environmental industry veterans Ken Ayers, Greg Schilz, Rod Taylor, Howard Tollin and Keith Jurss. Collectively, the group brings more …
Swiss Reinsurance Co. said Tuesday it would cut up to 2,000 jobs by the end of 2007 in a bid to improve efficiency. Large offices in Zurich; London; Munich; Armonk, N.Y.; and Kansas City, Kan., will be primarily affected, the …
Arthur J. Gallagher & Co. (NYSE:AJG) has acquired S.P. Tarantino Insurance Brokerage Inc. of San Francisco. Terms of the transaction were not disclosed. Founded in 1979, S. P. Tarantino Insurance Brokerage is a full- service retail insurance broker offering risk …
The Western Insurance Agents Association has issued a statement, opposing the California Department of Insurance’s revised proposed auto mileage verification regulation. The statement reads: “The proposed regulation is unnecessary, it restricts the means by which carriers ascertain the annual mileage …
Builders & Tradesmen’s Insurance Services Inc. in Rocklin, Calif., is offering its new Victory program for artisan contractors. General liability coverage is available for approximately 50 classes of contractors performing new residential construction, service & repair, or commercial construction. CG …
Safeco President and Chief Executive Officer Paula Reynolds announced a series of executive changes designed to accelerate the company’s progress toward becoming a low-cost insurance provider with distinctive products and services. Reynolds has appointed three Safeco leaders to key executive …
Indiana Insurance, a member of the Liberty Mutual Group, has released a six-page Disaster Planning Guide available to its 92,000 homeowner insurance customers throughout the Midwest. The Guide, which provides tips on protecting homes during tornado season, is available to …
