November 10, 2010
IMA of Texas Inc., a retail insurance broker and risk management firm based in Dallas, has added three new directors of client service. Drew Lambert joined IMA as director of client services and integrated health and benefits consultant. William Spain …
November 10, 2010
An Ohio-based insurance company is donating more than $20,000 worth of arson investigation gear to Toledo, which has seen a rash of vacant house fires. Westfield Insurance says the gift presented to the city on Tuesday includes still and video …
November 10, 2010
If enforcement actions taken by the Texas Department of Insurance this year in response to late filing of surplus lines insurance policies with the state stamping office were meant to capture the attention of managing general agents doing business in …
November 10, 2010
Lansing, Mich.-based workers compensation insurer Accident Fund Insurance Co. of America, was one of four Lansing-area businesses recently recognized for significant investment in the greater Lansing region by the Lansing Regional Chamber of Commerce at its fifth annual “Celebration of …
November 10, 2010
Proposed 30 percent increases in what medical providers in New York are paid for treating workers’ compensation injuries could have unintended consequences for the state’s motorists, an industry group has warned In a letter to the New York State Workers …
November 10, 2010
A.M. Best Europe – Rating Services Limited has affirmed the Best’s Syndicate Rating of ‘A’ (Excellent) and issuer credit rating (ICR) of “a+” of Lloyd’s Syndicate 33, which is managed by Hiscox Syndicates Ltd (HSL). Best has also affirmed the …
November 10, 2010
A.M. Best Europe – Rating Services Limited has affirmed the financial strength rating (FSR) of ‘A’ (Excellent) and issuer credit rating (ICR) of “a” of Hiscox Insurance Company (Bermuda) Limited, UK-based Hiscox Insurance Company Limited (Hisco) and Hiscox Insurance Company …
November 10, 2010
Standard & Poor’s Ratings Services has raised its counterparty credit rating on ProAssurance Corp. to ‘BBB’ from ‘BBB-‘ with a stable outlook. S&P said the upgrade “reflects our view of PRA’s financial profile, supported by its strong operating performance, capital …
November 10, 2010
Aon Corp. reported that Andrew Appel, the firm’s chief operating officer, will be leaving the company at the end of the year. The company said that at the present time there are no plans to fill the position upon Appel’s …
November 10, 2010
John Mina has been appointed managing partner at Willis of Maryland, Inc. Mina will be responsible for business development for Willis’ Washington, D.C.-based insurance brokerage operations. He will be based in Potomac, Md. Willis of Maryland has more than 100 …