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

Economic, Insurance Reforms Possible in India Following Parliament Vote

India’s government has regained political momentum after surviving a confidence vote in parliament, but optimistic talk about restarting stalled economic reforms could be overblown, analysts said. Economists say the government’s top priority will be to bring inflation down before national …

Jimcor Promotes Three to Manage Select Risk Division

Montvale, New Jersey-based Jimcor Agencies, an excess and surplus lines wholesaler, has promoted Matthew Farbman to property and casualty brokerage manager and Renee Azelby and Joseph Schneider to professional liability managers. The three will work collectively to manage the 3-year-old …

Arch Capital to Release Q2 Results Today; Conference Call Details

Bermuda-based Arch Capital Group Ltd. will release its 2008 second quarter results after the close of regular stock market hours today, Thursday, July 24, 2008. The Company will hold a conference call for investors and analysts at 11:00 a.m. Eastern …

Study: Security Flaws Widespread in Online Banking

More than 75 percent of the bank Web sites surveyed in a University of Michigan study had at least one design flaw that could make customers vulnerable to cyber thieves after their money or even their identity. Atul Prakash, a …

Study: U.S. Entrepreneurs More Optimistic on Taking Risks

Despite a weakened economic market, a new study from Hiscox shows that 46 percent of American small business owners still feel that they can make more as entrepreneurs than the traditional corporate world. The Hiscox study, “DNA of an Entrepreneur,” …

Irwin Siegel Offers New Coverages to Fill Gaps in Social Service Programs

Rock Hill, N.Y.-based Irwin Siegel Agency Inc. (ISA) now offers new coverage options to help fill gaps social service organizations face in their current insurance policies. These additional coverage enhancements include environmental and commercial pollution, volunteer accident and HIPAA protection. …

Liberty Benefit Insurance Services Launches Human Resources Assessment Program

Liberty Benefit Insurance Services Inc. has launched, “Mirror, Mirror On The Wall…What HR Skills Matter, If At All?” a skills and knowledge assessment program for human resources professionals. Developed based on the Human Resources Certification Institute (HRCI) certification exam, the …

Alliant Launches Political & Economic Risk Indices, Ratings on Bloomberg

Alliant Emerging Markets announced the expansion of its risk analytics and advisory services by launching a source of political and economic risk indices and ratings available to banks, investments banks, private equity, F500 and hedge funds. Alliant’s risk analytics began …

Insurance Office of America Adds Staff in San Diego

Kelly Howell and her client management team have joined the San Diego office of Insurance Office of America. Howell and her team specialize in the insurance and risk management needs of design professionals throughout the state of California. She has …

Topa Insurance Promotes Dultz to Underwriting Manager

Topa Insurance Co. has promoted Bob Dultz to underwriting manager, commercial casualty. Dultz has more than 30 years of experience in all casualty lines, including both primary and excess general liability coverage. Additionally, he spent more than 10 years in …