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

Integro Canada Names Dunn Chairman, Rankin President

The New York-based broker Integro has announced the promotion of two key executives in its Canadian division. Robert Dunn, Managing Principal and office leader for the Montreal office, becomes Chairman of Integro (Canada) Ltd. Mark Rankin, Managing Principal, has been …

Willis Appoints McGeehan Exec. VP – Managing Director for Bermuda

Willis Group Holdings has announced the appointment of Vince McGeehan as Executive Vice President and Managing Director of Willis Bermuda, effective immediately. He is responsible for the company’s insurance broking operations in Bermuda. He previously served as Senior Vice President, …

Catlin Sponsors Major Arctic Survey

The Bermuda-based Catlin Group Limited announced that it is sponsoring a major scientific expedition to capture vitally needed data for scientists studying the impact of global warming on the Arctic ice cap. “The project – to be known as the …

AXIS to Open Singapore Branch

AXIS Capital Holdings Limited announced that AXIS Specialty Limited, its Bermuda operating subsidiary, has received regulatory approval from the Monetary Authority of Singapore to operate as a branch insurer underwriting general insurance business. CEO and President John Charman commented: “Our …

Hanna Heading for U.S. – Ike Now a Category 4 Hurricane

Tropical storm Hanna is on the verge of regaining hurricane strength, as it slowly approaches the U.S. mainland. The latest update from Miami’s National Hurricane Center indicates that “maximum sustained winds have increased to near 70 mph (110 km/hr) with …

Wells Fargo Acquires Char Clark Associates

Wells Fargo Insurance Services, a subsidiary of Wells Fargo & Co., has acquired the assets of Spokane, Wash.’s Char Clark Associates Inc. The acquisition adds to Wells Fargo’s presence in Washington –now a total of 4,300 team members across the …

PPIB Offers Tattoo, MediSpa, Tanning and Yoga Programs

Professional Program Insurance Brokerage is offering programs for the tattoo and body piercing, medispa, laser/IPL, tanning/beauty and yoga/pilates industries. Policies are packaged premises and professional liability, with the ability to include property in most states. Limits are from $100,000 to …

Settles Joins Woodruff-Sawyer & Co.

San Francisco-based Woodruff-Sawyer & Co. announced that James Settles has joined the firm as North Bay Benefits Practice Leader. He will focus on client relationship management, business development and continued growth of the firm’s North Bay Employee Benefits Practice. Settles …

Atlas Insurance Appoints Kawano Senior VP Personal Lines

Hawaii-based Atlas Insurance Agency Inc. has appointed Lance Kawano as senior vice president of its Personal Lines division. Kawano previously was vice president and will continue to be responsible for the strategic planning and profitability of Atlas’ personal lines accounts. …

Risk Placement Services Promotes Rutherford

Risk Placement Services of Scottsdale, Ariz., has promoted Douglas B. Rutherford from area vice president, sales in underwriting and brokering to area president/branch manager. He will be responsible for the operations of RPS Scottsdale and its satellite locations in Washington, …