Florida-based Brown & Brown Inc. reported the asset acquisition of two insurance agencies headquartered in Dallas, Texas. ProTexn Inc. and Best Practices Insurance Agency Inc. were acquired by a wholly owned subsidiary of Brown & Brown. ProTexn and Best Practices …
With the exception of coastal areas, the outlook for auto and homeowners coverage is positive in Texas, according to a study conducted by the Independent Insurance Agents of Texas. The IIAT Personal Lines Market Survey showed improved homeowners insurance coverage …
St. Paul Travelers said Dec. 1 that it will stop renewing many commercial insurance policies in the New Orleans area next year, stoking fears that other insurers are prepared to pull out of the market after Hurricane Katrina. The state’s …
If a hurricane strikes or other disaster hits South Carolina, the Isle of Palms has assured its computer data will be safe and easily recovered, officials say. The barrier island is the first municipality in the state to use a …
Independent Insurance Investments Inc. announced it has completed its acquisition of Omni Insurance Group. Omni, an Atlanta-based auto insurance company for high-risk drivers, generated net written premiums of $174 million in 2005. The firm writes policies in more than 40 …
Hull & Company Inc. has named Linda Leos as marketing director for the company’s Dallas office. Prior to joining Hull & Company, Linda was executive director for one of the largest IIA associations, The Independent Insurance Agents of Dallas. She …
The Texas Hospital Insurance Exchange, an Austin-based reciprocal insurance company, has announced an average 16 percent rate cut for its hospital liability subscribers, effective Dec. 1. Current THIE subscribers will receive the new rate when their policies renew. The company …
A new storm headed into the northwestern U.S. the region shivered in the aftermath of unusually heavy rain and snow that was blamed for at least eight deaths and has caused traffic nightmares and power outages. The stormy weather has …
The United States and Japan have agreed on guidelines designed to improve the safety of consumer products in the two countries, the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission said. Under the agreement, the two countries will share information on product safety, …
Lisa Ingoglia has been promoted to manager of California’s State Fund’s Claims Management Services. She brings 18 years of State Fund experience to her new post. She started State Fund career in 1988 as a claims adjuster in the organization’s …
