Monthly Archives: <span>March 2007</span>

Waters Named White Mts. Re CEO

The Bermuda-based White Mountains Insurance Group, Ltd. announced that Allan Waters has been elected CEO of its White Mountains Re Group, Ltd. He succeeds Tom Hutton, who remains Deputy Chairman of the White Mountains Re Board and will serve as …

ACE Europe Introduces ‘Streamlined’ Professional Indemnity Product

The ACE European Group has enhanced its e-commerce offerings to UK brokers with the launch of a more streamlined Professional Indemnity (PI) product in its “imarket” sector. ACE said that its “specific standards relating to risk for PI have been …

Max Re Name Change

Bermuda-based Max Re Capital Ltd. announced that it will seek shareholder approval to change the Company’s name to Max Capital Group Ltd. at the 2007 Annual General Meeting of Shareholders (AGM) to be held on Friday, May 4, 2007. The …

SCOR Presents its Case for Merger with Converium

France’s SCOR Group restated its case for its proposed merger with Swiss-based Converium in an investors’ presentation. SCOR stressed that, if the two companies were to combine their activities, it would assure a well-balanced book of business between life and …

State Farm to Reopen Miss. Slab Claims; Scruggs Sees Political Ploy

Miss. Commissioner of Insurance George Dale announced that he has reached an agreement with State Farm Insurance Co. requiring the company to reopen all “slab” cases. The company will identify and review all such claims, identify the amount paid and/or …

One At Large in N.C. Insurance Fraud Case, One Arrested

North Carolina investigators are searching for an alleged co-conspirator in a staged auto accident fraud scheme. Assia Benabbou, 31, of 3101 Exacta Ln., Raleigh, N.C., was arrested on charges of obtaining property under false pretense in an insurance fraud case. …

InsuranceLister.com – a new alternative to buying insurance leads introduces new features for agents

Columbus, OH – InsuranceLister.com connects interested insurance shoppers directly to local agents or agencies in their area. A company founded by insurance agents for insurance agents, InsuranceLister.com eliminates the need to chase leads, while increasing agent exposure in local markets …

Tougher ID Theft Penalties Headed to Okla. House Floor

Legislation that would crack down on identity thieves is headed to the floor of the Oklahoma House of Representatives. House Bill 1622, by state Rep. David Derby, increases the penalty for identity theft by up to 10-times the current penalty. …

Burns & Wilcox Names Miller Commercial Underwriter

Burns & Wilcox announced that Stephanie Miller has joined the company’s Las Vegas office as a commercial underwriter. She will be responsible for partnering with agencies to grow the errors and omissions book of business. She has particular expertise in …

Millennium Appoints Leventhal Director of National Claims

Millennium Corporate Solutions based in Irvine, Calif., has appointed Ted Leventhal, director national claims, engineering and construction. Leventhal brings more than 30 years of insurance industry experience specifically in the area of insurance coverage and complex claims litigation.He was a …