Los Angeles-based Lemac & Associates announced that Richard Wilson has joined as assistant vice president specializing in construction, wrap-ups, products liability, premises liability and excess liability. A native of London, England, Wilson began his insurance career as a broker at …
Jürg Morach has been named claims manager for California’s State Compensation Insurance Fund’s Sacramento District Office. Morach brings more than 18 years of State Fund experience to his new post. He was hired as a claims adjuster in 1989 for …
InsuranceNoodle Inc. announced a broker agreement with the insurance companies of ACE USA, the U.S.-based retail operating division of the ACE Group of Companies. ACE USA will provide workers’ compensation and specialized pollution liability products to more than 2,500 independent …
Philadelphia Insurance Cos. has introduced a new online policy delivery system. Effective Dec.1, 2007, agents and policyholders will receive policy documents and endorsements electronically. In addition to viewing policy documents, the online portal provides accessibility to billing, claims reports, business …
Zurich North America announced it has added 100 monoline workers’ comp business classifications to its coverage offerings. Most of the new classes are for light manufacturing, wholesale and service company risks. The new classifications for light manufacturing encompass clothing, food, …
The Independent Insurance Agents (IIAI) of Indiana recently announced that they held thier IIAI 2007 Achievement Awards ceremony and dinner on Saturday, Nov. 10, 2007 at the Westin Hotel, Indianapolis. Recipient of the “2007 Agency of the Year” was Schultheis …
Authorities are concerned that tree limbs and branches knocked down by an ice storm 10 months ago could create a wildfire risk in Missouri for several years. The Missouri Department of Conservation estimates there are about 34 tons of branches, …
Three former lead paint manufacturers asked a judge this week to strike down a proposed Rhode Island plan calling for the companies to pay about $2.4 billion to clean up thousands of properties contaminated with the toxic substance. The state …
Ever wonder why New Jersey’s auto insurance cards are so much larger than a driver’s license or vehicle registration? Assemblyman Patrick Diegnan wonders. “It just doesn’t make sense to have two motor vehicle documents at one size and a third …
The South Carolina Insurance Department has awarded $70,000 in grants to help coastal residents make their homes more hurricane resistant. Agency spokeswoman Ann Roberson says 14 families have received $5,000 each to pay for upgrades such as roof and window …
