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

Gill to Head New Ernst & Young UK Run-off Operation

Kevin Gill joins Ernst & Young as lead partner for the firm’s newly-created insurance run-off team. Based within the firm’s Financial Services’ transaction advisory services practice in London, he will be responsible for building Ernst & Young’s existing capabilities in …

Catlin Syndicate Leads Coverage for Europe/China Rail Cargo Link

The Catlin Syndicate, the largest syndicate at Lloyd’s of London in terms of premium capacity, is leading the cargo insurance coverage for goods transported by an innovative new rail container service linking Europe with China. The Company’s bulletin noted that …

Roberts to Lead Marsh’s London Strategic Risk Practice

Marsh announced the appointment of Stephen Roberts as Leader of its London-based Strategic Risk Practice. He will report to Eddie McLaughlin, Head of Marsh’s Business Risk Consulting Group. Marsh said its “Strategic Risk Practice identifies and analyses risks relating to …

Aviva to Unite Business under Global Brand Name

With the announcement on Tuesday, April 29, that it intends to unite all of its businesses under the name Aviva, the UK’s largest insurer turned the page on one of the oldest names in the country’s insurance business. Norwich Union …

Missouri Department Touts Market Conduct Reforms

Missouri Insurance Director Doug Ommen said proposed market conduct regulations will codify the success of market conduct reforms during Gov. Matt Blunt’s administration. The reforms have resulted in increased consumer recoveries and increased settlements with insurance companies. During Gov. Blunt’s …

Alfa Insurance Hires Senior Vice President of North Alabama Marketing

Alabama-based Alfa Insurance named Patrick A. Smith as senior vice president, North Alabama Marketing, effective May 5. He replaces J.C. Ralph, who is scheduled to retire June 30. Smith a former associate vice president with Nationwide Mutual Insurance Co., started …

2 Sentenced for Insurance Fraud in West Virginia

West Virginia officials sentenced two McDowell County men after charging them with conspiracy to commit insurance fraud, according to West Virginia Insurance Commissioner, Jane L. Cline. Cline said Harold Patrick Estep, 29, and Brian Keith Estep, 25, both of Panther, …

Insurer Group Criticizes Michigan House Legislative Proposals

The American Insurance Association (AIA) criticized the legislative actions of the Michigan House Democrats’ claiming the proposals do little to address the flaws in the state’s insurance market. “Once again the House Insurance Committee will likely pass legislation that does …

How to Successfully Market yourself as a Car Insurance Agent

Becoming a successful car insurance agent has a lot to do with the marketing plan that you have in place. If this is something that you take seriously, you will find that your business is growing at a higher pace …

Burns & Wilcox Appoints New Senior Underwriter

Farmington, Mich.-based Burns & Wilcox recently announced that Kerri Senger has rejoined the company’s St. Louis office as a senior underwriter. Senger will be responsible for contract and brokerage services. Prior to joining Burns & Wilcox, Senger was a broker …