Chrysler Group LLC recalled more than 248,000 crossover wagon and minivans because of a defect that could allow the key to slip while driving, causing the engine to shut down without warning. The affected models are the Dodge Journey crossover …
A former North Providence town councilman has pleaded guilty to corruption charges, admitting he solicited tens of thousands of dollars in bribes in exchange for votes to approve zoning changes as well as his role in an unrelated insurance fraud …
Main Street Insurance Agencies, an alliance of agencies in Massachusetts, has elected new officers. Colleen Herlihy, Herlihy Insurance Group in Worcester, was elected president. Vice presidents are Thomas F. Bagley III, of Anderson, Bagley & Mayo Insurance Agency in Leominster; …
Align Financial Group Inc. announced that Joshua Parish has joined the firm as vice president of the company’s newly acquired professional liability subsidiary, E.L.M. Insurance Brokers. Parrish will establish and manage a new branch office for the company in San …
A.M. Best Co. has affirmed the financial strength rating (FSR) of ‘A’ (Excellent) and issuer credit ratings (ICR) of “a” of First of Hawaii Group and its members. The outlook for all of the ratings is stable. Best said the …
IMA Benefits, the benefits practice for retail insurance broker IMA Inc., announced that Tracy McConnell and John Kirke were promoted to director of health innovation. Additionally, Dale Curtis was promoted to director of voluntary benefits and ERISA compliance. and Cathy …
A.M. Best Co. has affirmed the financial strength rating (FSR) of ‘A’ (Excellent) and issuer credit ratings (ICR) of “a” of CNA Insurance Companies and its P/C members, as well as the ICR of “bbb” and debt ratings of CNA …
Heffernan Insurance Brokers has hired Ed Nokes to lead its Orange, Calif., office. As senior vice president and branch manager of the insurance brokerage’s Orange operations, Nokes will be responsible for developing new business in Southern California. Nokes joins Heffernan …
A Tennessee judge has set May 16 as the final date to resolve all outstanding claims against three insolvent risk retention groups that were closed in 2003 after the failure of their Virginia reinsurer, Reciprocal of America. Three Tennessee companies …
Crawford & Company announced that it has established an office in Panama City, Panama, and named insurance executive Miguel Stempel as its manager of operations in the country, in order to “serve a growing insurance market.” Stempel will be responsible …
