The American Institute for CPCU and the Insurance Institute of America have replaced the SMART CD-ROM, which contained practice exams, with new SMART Online Practice Exams for 2009. The new online practice exams are available for all courses in these …
The United States is discussing with allies how insurance firms can more rigidly apply sanctions on Iran to step up pressure over its disputed nuclear program, a senior U.S. Treasury official said on Tuesday. Stuart Levey, Treasury undersecretary for terrorism …
Although Hurricane Ike weakened considerably as it passed over Cuba, the most recent bulletin (11:00 a.m. EDT) from Miami’s National Hurricane Center warns that is now “growing in size and strength in the Southeastern Gulf of Mexico.” The storm’s center …
Kansas City, Mo.-based Westrope has announced it has expanded its capabilities in the life sciences arena. The newly expanded emphasis will focus on all aspects of life sciences, including medical devices, biotechnology, manufacturers & distributors of pharmaceuticals and nutraceuticals. By …
The State Auto Insurance Companies announced today its introduction of real-time rating via SilverPlume Rating Solutions’ PL Rating for agents. State Auto is partnering with SilverPlume to offer their Web-based comparative rating tool, PL Rating, to agents in Ohio and …
Hawaii Insurance Commissioner J.P. Schmidt announced a new insurance option for homeowners; effective Sept. 22, 2008, Universal North America Insurance Co. will offer homeowners (including hurricane option), dwelling, fire, and flood policies in the state, with automobile coverage expected to …
The California Department of Insurance has announced that it will host a public hearing at 10 a.m. on Oct. 20, 2008, in San Francisco, to discuss Commissioner Steve Poizner’s proposed pay-as-you-drive auto insurance rating regualtions. In August, Poizner proposed regulations …
Hurricane Ike entered the Gulf of Mexico on Sept. 9 and the latest path projected by the National Hurricane Center has the storm making landfall in Texas, possibly near Corpus Christi. Meanwhile, Louisiana is still mopping up from Hurricane Gustav, …
Chicago-based Hub International Ltd. has acquired Fredricksen Insurance Services, a Hemet, Calif., agency, as well as acquired PMT, Fredricksen’s retail brokerage subsidiary. Fredricksen’s operations will become part of Hub International of California Insurance Services Inc. Terms of the transaction were …
Wells Fargo Insurance Services Inc. has named David Carroll senior vice president and west region property practice leader, based in Redwood City, Calif., responsible for coordinating and managing property related risk management and insurance services in the West(Alaska, Arizona, California, …
