Things are heating up in the world of Chinese drywall. Courts are issuing opinions, a U.S. consumer products safety agency is recommending gutting homes with the product, and a consumer watchdog group is insisting that President Obama board Air Force …
In the current economy, the pressure is really on. It’s not enough to just sell the product — you want your sales people to be best equipped to build the relationships that will differentiate themselves, and therefore the brand. To …
Central Insurance Companies of Van Wert, Ohio, announced the retirements of Michael E. Thompson and George J. Gress. Additionally, Central promoted Jana L. Ringwald to vice president of Commercial Underwriting for its Central Mutual and All America subsidiaries, and Patrick …
The Northeast is seeing more frequent “extreme precipitation events” in line with global warming predictions, a study shows, including storms like the recent fierce rains that flooded neighborhoods and businesses across New England. The study examined 60 years of National …
When it comes to doing the right thing, our desires often get in the way. They cause us to veer down a crooked path that leads us away from what we should do to what we want to do. That’s …
$30.8 Million The amount from its surplus that Kentucky’s major workers’ compensation insurance carrier, Kentucky Employers’ Mutual Insurance, has decided to return to policyholders. Earlier this month, Gov. Steve Beshear asked the insurer to consider returning some of its $147 …
Wells Fargo Insurance Services has named Wayne Marchant as senior vice president and Southeast region healthcare practice leader. He will be based in Savannah. Prior to joining Wells Fargo Insurance Services, Marchant was vice president and chief risk officer, corporate …
Kentucky Gov. Steve Beshear has signed into law two Senate bills that will ensure that public entities such as the Kentucky Association of Counties (KACo) and the Kentucky League of Cities (KLC) conduct their business operations under the light of …
Massey Energy Co. said it will increase coal production at its other mines to compensate for production lost at the West Virginia mine where 29 miners died in a blast. It expects to reopen the Upper Big Branch (UBB) mine …
Northern Capital Florida insurance officials have moved to shut down Northern Capital Insurance Co. after concluding that the firm is insolvent. Agents and the company’s 70,000 policyholders are being advised to cancel their Northern Capital policies and seek new coverage …
