Atlanta-based Beecher Carlson, an industry specialized insurance brokerage and risk management consulting firm, has acquired Santa Ana, Calif.-based DW Harper Group. The deal further expands Beecher Carlson’s National Healthcare Practice and current medical malpractice expertise. DW Harper Group was founded …
Proposed Nevada construction defect lawsuit reforms that were criticized as “window dressing” by the building industry died in the Senate. AB401 sponsored by Democratic Assembly Speaker John Oceguera failed on 9-12 vote. The bill would have set a three-year statute …
PEMCO Insurance today announced it is offering home and automobile insurance coverage in Oregon. The Northwest company said it initially will focus its marketing efforts on the greater Portland area, but other Oregon residents can receive home and auto insurance …
When Paul McClain had his driver’s license suspended for driving a car without insurance, the 41-year-old Springfield, Ore., resident started riding an electric bicycle instead. But authorities say he can’t do that either. McClain is fighting five tickets he received …
Some 9,000 Florida homeowners will have to seek coverage elsewhere after Argus Fire & Casualty Insurance agreed to cancel its policyholders after being taken over by the state. Argus Fire, a wholly-owned subsidiary of the Miami-based United Automobile Insurance Company, …
Liberty Mutual Group’s Edmund F. Kelly, 65, will retire from active management of the company on June 28. David H. Long, 50, will replace Kelly and will become president and CEO effective June 29, 2011. Kelly will continue to serve …
Ohio insurance regulators have revoked the non-resident insurance agent license of Karen Sloan, who resides in Green Pond, N.J., for violations of Ohio insurance law. The Ohio Department of Insurance said it has discovered that in February 2009, the state …
K&K Insurance, a managing general underwriter offering insurance products and services to the sports, leisure and entertainment industries, has completed a major restructuring of its Martial Arts Schools Program. K&K has reduced account minimum premiums and expanded the eligible styles …
Texas-based The Woodlands Financial Group announced it is continuing to expand operations across the country with the opening of four new branch locations. Noel Sanchez has opened a new branch in San Mateo, Calif. Sanchez joined TWFG with 14 years …
A public rate hearing on a proposed increase in North Carolina’s dwelling fire and extended coverage policies has been delayed until July 25. North Carolina Insurance Commissioner Wayne Goodwin announced the change saying that the North Carolina Rate Bureau (NCRB) …
