An increasingly common complaint against the insurance industry charges that it is largely responsible for the disappearance of traditional events and activities due to the unavailability and/or the increasing cost of liability coverage. In an article on the Lloyd’s web …
CNinsure Inc., an independent Chinese insurance agency and broker, announced that it has signed a definitive agreement with three entrepreneurs to jointly establish Zhejiang Fanhua Tongchuang Insurance Agency Co., Ltd. The initiative will expand CNinsure’s market presence to Zhejiang Province …
Birmingham, Ala.-based property and casualty brokerage firm, Casualty & Surety Inc., acquired JC Shannon Insurance Services Inc., of Fresno, Calif. JC Shannon specializes in truck physical damage and cargo coverage, and will enhance CSI’s dealings in the Trucking Industry. The …
Tampa, Fla.-based USG Insurance Services Inc., recently made several national level management changes. USG named Kristen Taylor, National Marketing Coordinator for the past year and a half, as the new National Marketing Director. The firm promoted Lauren Durborow from Marketing …
Washington has issued a warning to the public that some recently purchased cockatiels or other pet birds may pose a health risk to people who are exposed to them. The Washington State Department of Health said that some birds shipped …
A.M. Best Co. has placed the financial strength rating of B+ (Good) and the issuer credit rating of “bbb-” of Georgia Casualty & Surety Company under review with positive implications. The rating actions reflect the pending acquisition of this company, …
The Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission is cracking down on operators of “Amish taxis” who regularly serve as drivers for members of the religious group but are not certified to carry passengers. The PUC this fall began targeting the unlicensed taxis, …
SAN DIEGO – January 3, 2008 – Susan Preston, president of Professional Program Insurance Brokerage (PPIB) will be speaking on Medispas, Laser Businesses, Tanning/Beauty salons, Permanent Makeup and Tattoo/Body Piercing at the MyNewMarkets.com Exchange Conference on February 15, 2008 at …
Managing general agent U.S. Risk Insurance Group, Inc. has named Brendan Dolan a senior broker in the workers compensation department at Boston Insurance Brokerage, Inc., a subsidiary of U.S. Risk. In this position, Dolan is responsible for growing and servicing …
IRISK Solutions is a new independent risk management consulting firm, targeting small to middle market companies with annual gross premiums from $50,000 to $1 million. IRISK uses an Enterprise Risk Management approach to serve its clients. It promises to provide …
