A mortgage insurance company in Winston-Salem, North Carolina says it is cutting 100 jobs as the housing crisis continues. Triad Guaranty Inc. said 65 jobs will be eliminated in Winston-Salem, beginning June 30 because of the collapse of a potential …
The cost to fight a massive wildfire in eastern North Carolina is going up. Fire command center spokesman Dean McAlister said June 19 the costs have reached $4.9 million. Officials battling the fire in and around the Pocosin Lakes National …
A two-alarm fire destroyed ten apartments and displaced 15 families at Nob Hill Apartments in Birmingham, Ala., with a couple preparing to wed losing her wedding dress, his tuxedo and their belongings. Battalion Chief C.W. Mardis said units were on …
President Bush approved federal disaster assistance for 10 West Virginia counties hit by severe weather earlier this month. State Homeland Security Director Jimmy Gianato said June 19 that assistance to individuals and households is approved for Barbour, Doddridge, Gilmer, Harrison, …
Just like any industry, there are some insurance agents that earn more money than others. And not only do they earn more, they make their competition look bad. One of the best ways to join the top performers in your …
Wells Fargo Insurance Services Inc. named John Grotts a senior vice president and business development manager for the company’s San Francisco Bay Area region. He will be based in the firm’s San Francisco office. In his new role, Grotts will …
Joseph Ziegler has been named chief operating officer for Lockton Affinity, a specialty insurance program administrator for associations, franchises and affinity groups. In his new role, Ziegler is responsible for the daily operations of the firm, including sales, marketing, client …
Seattle-based Safeco received the Silver Anvil Award, sponsored by the Public Relations Society of America. The Silver Anvil, which recognizes outstanding achievement in strategic public relations planning and implementation, was presented during the Silver Anvil Awards Evening held June 5, …
Florida’s state-backed Citizens Property Insurance Corp. announced the retirement of its board of governors’ chairman. At its meeting in Jacksonville, Bruce Douglas said he decided not to seek reappointment to the board. Douglas told fellow Board members and the audience …
The Insurance Information Network of California is offering residents an interactive toolkit to help them prepare, survive and recover from future fires. According to IINC, the electronic toolkit is being released one year after the Angora wildfire destroyed hundreds of …
