Monthly Archives: <span>August 2012</span>

Gilbert Steps Down as Chairman of N.Y.-Based Holborn Corp.

Holborn Corporation, a reinsurance intermediary based in New York, said John Gilbert has stepped down as chairman of the board of directors, a position he has held since 2005. Gilbert — who first joined the firm 50 years ago — …

Ariz. Medical Marijuana Applicants Await Lottery

The Arizona Department of Health Services is set to hold a much-anticipated lottery today to select medical marijuana dispensaries across the state. The Arizona Republic reported state officials have decided to move forward with licensing the dispensaries even as 13 …

Mervyn Promoted at ACUITY

Sheboygan, Wis.-based ACUITY announced that Gen Mervyn has been promoted to services manager of imaging. Mervyn began with ACUITY as a billing CSR in March 2006, having been employed prior to that time as a substitute teacher in the Sheboygan …

ACE Accident & Health Introduces Accident Policy for Motor Carriers

ACE USA, the U.S.-based retail operating division of the ACE Group, has launched a new occupational accident policy with optional contingent liability coverage. Designed for motor carriers, the policy provides occupational accident coverage to drivers under contract with the motor …

Deadly Storms Inspire Indiana Shelter Inventors

When tornadoes tore through southern Indiana and other Midwest states in March, killing at least 13 people and nearly demolishing Henryville, Bob Gray and Steve Clingaman knew they were working on a project worth investing in. The Frankfort duo’s creation …

La. Jury: Acadian Owes $117M For Ambulance Wreck

Acadian Ambulance Service owes $117 million to a woman left paralyzed and brain-damaged when the ambulance she was in crashed into a sugar-cane truck on the way to a hospital in December 2010, an Iberville Parish, La. jury has found. …

Willis Names Mark Dull Client Advocate in Michigan

Willis North America, a unit of Willis Group Holdings, named Mark Dull as a client advocate in Willis of Michigan. Willis of Michigan, Inc. includes offices in Farmington Hills and Grand Rapids. Dull will be responsible for providing risk management …

Howden Specialty Underwriters Appoints Head of New York Office

Howden Specialty Underwriters (HSU), part of Hyperion Insurance Group, has appointed Scott Misson to lead its recently opened New York office. He will become a member of the executive team and will report to Bobby Vernon, CEO of the group’s …

National Interstate Expands Tow Truck Insurance Into Additional States

National Interstate Insurance Co., a provider of transportation insurance since 1989, is expanding its tow truck insurance product into the Midwest, North Central and Pacific Northwestern states. The product is offered exclusively through a network of appointed agents/brokers and general …

Mass. Embraces ‘Disclosure, Apology, Offer’ Approach for Med Mal Cases

A newly enacted law in Massachusetts will adopt the “Disclosure, Apology, and Offer” approach to help resolve malpractice cases. The healthcare cost control bill — recently passed by the Massachusetts legislature and signed by Gov. Deval Patrick on August 6 …