The Insurance Information Network of California is recording audio and video podcasts to help consumers navigate the world of managing their everyday risks. According to the association, IINC Spots are designed to help cut through the business jargon to give …
The Orange Empire Chapter of the Chartered Property Casualty Underwriters (CPCU) Society recently elected its 2008-2009 officers. The chapter serves about 300 members who live and/or work in the Orange, Riverside and San Bernardino counties of California. The incoming new …
Stephanie Bush, a financial services and insurance industry veteran with more than 20 years experience, has joined Safety National Casualty Corp. of St. Louis as senior vice president, Market Research and Product Development. The announcement was made by Mark Wilhelm, …
Lockton Companies has appointed Tim Meacham as senior vice president in its Operations Group based in the company’s Kansas City headquarters. Meacham joins Lockton from Wachovia Insurance where he was managing director for its Chesapeake region. He had operational and …
Wilmington (Delaware) City Council President Ted Blunt has suspended his campaign for lieutenant governor. Blunt issued a statement saying it was important for the Democratic Party to unite. The move clears the way for Insurance Commissioner Matt Denn to become …
Three former Philadelphia police officers who claim retaliation for opposing workplace bias against blacks have won a $10 million jury award. Lawyer Brian Puricelli says his three white clients were driven out of the department. Plaintiff William McKenna says the …
Minnesota Gov. Tim Pawlenty signed a bill on May 14th that requires insurance companies and agents to notify homeowners annually if their insurance policies do not include flood coverage. The required notice will say the homeowners have the right to …
It’s time for the group representing the states’ insurance regulatory experts to pack up its bags, computers and name badges — and move to Washington, D.C. The National Association of Insurance Commissioners (NAIC) currently makes its home in America’s heartland, …
The Florida Office of Insurance Regulation held a public hearing recently on a draft rule that would give the insurance commissioner discretion to allow unaccredited reinsurance companies to conduct business in Florida without having to post 100 percent collateral. In …
Encompass, The Hartford execs note that agents stand on solid ground in their role as trusted advisors Young agents today face a number of challenges, including the soft market, a downturn in the economy, and learning the skills to become …
