Monthly Archives: <span>June 2011</span>

Langman Joins Aon’s Construction Group for Southeast

Aon Risk Solutions has added David Langman as a senior vice president in its Construction Services Group in Atlanta. Langman will lead strategic efforts in the Southeast region and be responsible for targeted new client development and retention throughout the …

Nebraska Nuke Utilities Say Safety Prevails Amid Flood

The utilities that run Nebraska’s two nuclear power plants want the public to know the facilities are safe, even though floodwaters from the Missouri River have surrounded one plant and are encroaching on another. Fort Calhoun and Cooper nuclear power …

Swett & Crawford Names McIntosh Workers’ Comp Broker

Tony McIntosh has joined Swett & Crawford as a California senior workers’ compensation broker. A seasoned worker’s compensation production specialist, McIntosh comes to Swett with 25 years of specialty experience. He will report to Minneapolis-based Ron Boudreaux, who heads Swett’s …

Oklahoma Medical Company Tries Different Approach for Helping the Uninsured

A medical company in northeast Oklahoma is trying a different approach to help uninsured patients and those who have insurance, but want to reduce costs for simple procedures. Access Medical operates clinics in Tulsa and Catoosa that act as a …

Wisconsin Health Insurance Program Participation, Claims on the Rise

A new report shows more people are joining a Wisconsin state program that provides health insurance for the seriously ill. The Legislative Audit Bureau reviewed the financial status of the Wisconsin Health Insurance Risk-Sharing Plan Authority, which provides medical and …

Seeds of Change: Growing Opportunities for Women in Insurance

To a large extent, men still outnumber women in the property/casualty insurance industry. That’s a shame, says Barney & Barney Principal Trindl Reeves, who has been recognized for her efforts to promote professional growth for women executives. With more than …

Great American Enhances Winery Coverage

Great American Insurance Group has enhanced its coverage for wineries. Winery owners can now purchase one comprehensive insurance policy for their personal farm and commercial winery operations. Products are offered in both the United States and Canada through Winery Pak …

Arkansas Insurance Chief to Try Again on Health Insurance Exchange

Arkansas’ top insurance official said he hopes to win legislative approval next year to begin implementing a key part of the federal health care overhaul. Arkansas Insurance Commissioner Jay Bradford said he plans to ask the state Legislature to give …

New York’s Schirick Brokerage Merges with Bollinger

Schirick & Associates Insurance Brokers Inc. of Monticello, New York, which specializes in insuring camps, sports and recreation associations and other non-profit organizations, has merged with Bollinger Inc. Ed Schirick will be a senior vice president with Bollinger’s Sports Division. …

Texas Windstorm Reform Bill Passes; Sent to Governor

The Texas Legislature finally worked out a compromise bill of reforms to the state’s insurance provider of last resort for wind and hail for properties along the Texas coast. The House and Senate reached agreement on Texas Windstorm Insurance Association …