Monthly Archives: <span>July 2009</span>

Ramey, Zeller Join AXIS Board

Bermuda-based AXIS Capital Holdings Limited announced that the Company’s Board of Directors has appointed Thomas C. Ramey and Wilhelm Zeller to the Board as independent directors. Both will serve as Class II Directors. Ramey was Chairman and President of Liberty …

San Diego Chartered Property Casualty Underwriters Society Installs Officers

The San Diego Chapter of the Chartered Property Casualty Underwriters (CPCU) Society installed new 2009-2010 officers and directors. Officers include: President Tyler Hamilton of Alliant Specialty Insurance Services; President-Elect Susan McFarland of Cavignac & Associates; Vice President Roni Zinnert of …

Double Your Agency Revenue: Fact or Fiction?

San Francisco, California – July 15th, 2009 – Astonish Results, an aggressive insurance marketing company, is making some very bold claims in their advertisements. But are they really backing it up with “astonishing results?” “Double the size of your agency …

Faulx Opens Denver Office for SureTec Insurance

Houston, Texas-based SureTec Insurance Co. has announced that Greg Faulx has joined the company as vice president and will head its new regional office in Denver. Faulx was a key member of the original management team that formed Universal Surety …

Foremost Insurance Expands Dwelling Fire Program in Nevada

Grand Rapids, Mich.-based Foremost Insurance Group has expanded its Dwelling Fire program in Nevada. New Dwelling Fire policies and endorsements re designed for the needs of landlord and owner-occupied or vacant properties. The company has enhanced its program to include …

The Woodlands Financial Group Opens 6 New Locations

Retail and managing general agency The Woodlands Financial Group Inc.(TWFG) announced the continuing expansion of its operations with the opening of six new branch locations in June in Texas, Louisiana and Georgia. Ronnie Johansen has opened a new location in …

New York’s Dutchess County Bans Texting while Driving

New York’s Dutchess County is sending drivers a message: No more text messaging behind the wheel. County Executive William Steinhaus said Friday he wouldn’t veto a law against sending text messages while driving. His decision means the law will take …

Narragansett Bay Names Colangelo as Accounting Exec

Rhode Island-based Narragansett Bay Insurance Co. has named Laura L. Colangelo as director of accounting. Colangelo brings broad experience in all aspects of accounting and internal and external financial reporting within the insurance and reinsurance industries. She will oversee the …

West Virginia Public Insurance Agency Faces Suit Over Subsidy Cut

Recent hearings may not keep West Virginia’s Public Employees Insurance Agency out of court over a proposal to stop subsidizing retiree health care, one advocate for state workers says. The American Federation of Teachers-West Virginia still plans to sue, President …

Oak Street Offers New Loan Program for Insurance Agents

More insurance agents may be able to obtain capital for growth, expansion and acquisition, thanks to a new program from Indianapolis-based Oak Street Funding. The new Gold Program promises reduced interest rates and fees for qualified customers. Oak Street said …