So you think you’ve got a tough job? When was the last time someone pulled your beard or wet on your lap at work? That is what mall Santas cheerfully endure every year. After discovering that 34 percent of mall …
More drivers in New York City who dared to get on the road while intoxicated last year found themselves in trouble with the law. Nearly 10,000 people were arrested in New York City for driving while intoxicated, the Daily News …
A claim by automakers that Attorney General Eliot Spitzer’s office misinterpreted New York’s lemon law in a way that favored consumers has been rejected by the state’s highest court. At issue was an arbitration program created by the state Legislature …
The city of Easton, Pennsylvania is mulling whether to shore up its budget by charging fees to respond to vehicle accidents and fires. Officials said they would hire a for-profit company to do the collecting. The administration proposed the ordinance …
The attorneys general of Connecticut, Illinois and New York continued their campaign against undisclosed compensation and account steering by simultaneously bringing suit today against one of the nation’s largest insurance brokers. The suits were bought against Acordia, Inc. and its …
Acordia Inc., an insurance brokerage owned by Wells Fargo & Co., said it will vigorously defend against allegations brought by the attorneys’ general of New York, Connecticut and Illinois. “Contingent compensation agreements have been a long-standing and well-known practice in …
Hub International Limited said it plans to accelerate its penetration of the transportation insurance market by acquiring Vermont-based Coburn Insurance Agency, Inc. The $9 million revenue broker has entered into a letter of intent with Hub International Transportation Insurance Services …
Schamburg, Ill.-based Assurance Agency has named Michael Mann as its new executive vice president. In his new role, Mann will be responsible for managing and directing one of Assurance s property and casualty production teams. He will also serve as …
The Latin American Agents Association named its Valor Award winners at its Holiday Gala. Valor Award recipients are said to exhibit the highest levels of professionalism and dedication, and were selected by LAAA members for their efforts on behalf of …
USRisk Brokers has relocated to a larger office in Irvine. The previous location was 2600 Michelson. The new address is: USRisk Brokers 18300 Von Karman, Suite 850 Irvine, CA 92612 949-863-0020 or toll-free 800-856-7025 Fax: 949-863-0440 Scott Carroll is vice …
