Welcome to the first post for Pat Alexander’s Chronicles. I am a consultant that spends much of my time working with insurance agencies in defining their workflows and maximizing the use of their technology systems. My plan for this blog …
Weiss Group, Inc., the parent company of Weiss Ratings, Weiss Research and Weiss Capital Management, has hired Thomas J. Clarke, Jr. as chief executive officer. Martin D. Weiss, CEO since 1971, will continue as chairman of the board and editor …
California Insurance Commissioner Steve Poizner is considering a recent court decision a victory for consumers, as a lawsuit that attempted to stop the Commissioner from protecting Californians in connection with the Executive Life Insurance Co. was dismissed by the Court. …
Dallas-based MarketScout Wholesale (MSW) has expanded its operations by establishing a presence in Arizona. Toni Adame-Cavage has joined MSW in Arizona as a senior boker. Prior to joining MSW, Adame-Cavage was a casualty broker with All Risks Ltd. Additionally, Steve …
Where contractors are involved, one of the most intractable problems for a carrier in negotiating and settling claims are the contract liability issues. How does a carrier identify if a contractual claim is covered? A recent case helps explain some …
Damage from last week’s flooding in Milwaukee County, Wis., now exceeds more than $28.5 million, according to Sheriff David A. Clarke Jr. He reported that 6,368 residential homes in Milwaukee County sustained damage totaling $16.8 million; 92 businesses sustained damage …
Headquartered in Carlsbad, Calif., H. Linwood Insurance Services Inc. (HLIS) has opened its doors as a full-service brokerage firm for commercial insurance business in multiple states. In addidtion to its home office, the company will have two satellite offices in …
United Fire & Casualty Co., headquartered in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, reported that net premiums written in its property/casualty sector declined in the three-month and six-month periods ended June 30, 2010, as compared with the same periods of the prior year. …
Kathy Ryan is no stranger to the challenges of leadership in the workplace. For two years, she’s been coaching executives of large companies on how to have those tough conversations with employees on performance. She is the president and founder …
The California State Compensation Insurance Fund has named Tom Rowe president, CEO and member of the Executive Committee. He will report directly to the Board of Directors and is responsible for the day-to-day operations of State Fund. As head of …
