Monthly Archives: <span>January 2008</span>

Fla. Truck Insurer Launches Customized Program for Elite Customers

Venice, Fla.-based insurer, 1st Guard® Corp., specializing in truck insurance for owner operators leased to a motor carrier, implemented a customer loyalty program for top echelon customers. The Class 8 Elite program signifies the type of vehicle (tractor trailer) 1st …

Minnesota RJF Agency’s Jeatran Becomes Assurex Global Chairman

Assurex Global, a worldwide network of independent insurance brokers representing $23 billion in premium volume, has named its newest and 52nd chairman of the board. Bill Jeatran, chief executive officer of RJF Agencies, Minneapolis, Minnesota, succeeds Paul J. Hering, who …

Arrowhead’s Merger is Complete For its Workers’ Compensation Program

San Diego, CA – ARROWHEAD General Insurance Agency, Inc. is pleased to announce that effective January 1, 2008, the company will have completed the integration of Cypress Point-Arrowhead General Insurance Agency, Inc. into Arrowhead. With the integration complete, Arrowhead will …

New York Ranks Least Complained About Auto Insurers

American Modern Insurance Group, a specialty auto insurer with about $17.5 million in annual premium, topped the list of New York’s least complained about personal auto insurers for 2006, according to new rankings released by the state’s Insurance Department. The …

Insurance News Looks to be Out of Control in 2008

An editor has some control over the selection of the top stories of the year 2007, but it’s limited. That is, the choices are limited by the real news. But looking ahead to 2008, the headlines are limited only by …

Court Reduces Damages Award for Virginia Identity Theft Victim

A federal appeals court has reduced the damages awarded to a Virginia woman in an identity-theft suit against Equifax Information Services. The U.S. Court of Appeals for the 4th Circuit last Thursday reduced the mental anguish award to Suzanne Sloane, …

Pa. Appears Ready to Update Mine Safety Law After Years of Delays

Legislation to update Pennsylvania’s mining safety law is said to be nearing readiness — nearly two years after a state senator warned that foot-dragging could leave blood on the hands of Pennsylvania’s lawmakers. If it passes, it will come after …