Monthly Archives: <span>June 2010</span>

Big “I” Markets Introduces Pollution/Environmental Product

The Independent Insurance Agents & Brokers of America Big “I” Markets program has formed a partnership with the American Risk Management Resources Network (ARMR), LLC to provide Big “I” members access to the environmental insurance market place plus expertise in …

Popplewell to Head New Marsh International Nuclear Practice

Marsh has formed an International Nuclear Practice for all nuclear clients based outside the US and Canada. It will be headed by Mark Popplewell, head of Marsh’s UK power and utilities practice, who will also work closely with Dan McGarvey, …

Travelers Adds SolarPak Coverage to Its EnergyPak Products

According to the National Renewable Energy Laboratory, a fourfold increase in demand for and production of solar photovoltaic (PV) is expected between 2008 and 2012. To help protect its clients who are installing solar panels and energy systems and operating …

Crump Promotes Blackshear to Lead Nashville Office

Crump Insurance Services has promoted Jake Blackshear to lead its Nashville office. His new title is senior vice president-office leader. Blackshear will be responsible for overseeing all branch activities, including working with clients and carrier partners. A 17-year veteran of …

Data Shows Med Mal Indemnity Payments in Connecticut Fell

Fewer than half of the medical malpractice claims settled by Connecticut insurers over the last four years resulted in payments to patients, and the average size of those payments fell last year, according a new report by state regulators. The …

Heffernan Insurance Names Parshall Manager of InsureMyEquipment.com

San Francisco-based Heffernan Insurance Brokers has named Allison Parshall the new manager of InsureMyEquipment.com. This online insurance product is designed to streamline the previously time-consuming, manual process of providing rental insurance to the production industry. Camera operators, lighting stage hands …

Orange Empire CPCU Elects Officers

The Orange Empire Chapter of the Chartered Property Casualty Underwriters (CPCU) Society recently elected its 2010-2011 officers. The chapter serves about 300 members who live and/or work in the Orange, Riverside and San Bernardino counties of California. The incoming new …

Long Named Liberty Mutual President

David H. Long, 49, has been named president of Liberty Mutual Group effective July 1. Long, who has been with Liberty Mutual for 25 years, is currently executive vice president, Liberty Mutual Group, and president of Liberty International. Long will …

Ohio: Temporary Disability Compensation Can Include Concurrent Wages

The Supreme Court of Ohio has ruled that the Industrial Commission of Ohio did not abuse its discretion in including wages from a second job to calculate an injured worker’s average and full weekly wages in determining temporary total disability …

Louisiana to American Trade Association: Stop Selling Insurance

Louisiana Department of Insurance Fraud Section Investigators served American Trade Association, its 13 companion companies and 14 personnel with cease and desist orders on June 7, 2010, for selling unauthorized insurance in Louisiana. Louisiana’s action follows regulatory moves against ATA …