Extreme Fire Weather “As the weather becomes more extreme across the nation, so does the threat of fire.” —Joe Dougherty, spokesman for the Utah Division of Emergency Management, said state officials already are preparing for another busy wildfire season in …
The Agent’s Role as Advisor and Risk Manager Editor’s note: This is the second of a three-part series to explain insurers’ requirements for building updates and to help agents advise clients on mitigating risks inherent in older buildings. The first …
Novato, Calif.-based Fireman’s Fund Insurance Co. appointed Michelle Impey as fine art director, personal insurance. She is based in New York City. Impey comes to Fireman’s Fund from Chubb, where she served for 11 years as senior fine art specialist …
Bankers Insurance, AIX Group Florida ankers Insurance Group has reached an agreement with AIX Group to acquire its Florida policies as part of a strategy to increase Bankers’ presence in the state’s Latino community. Under the terms of the deal, …
North Carolina is allowing companies to raise homeowners’ insurance rates by a statewide average of seven percent a year starting in July. Insurance Commissioner Wayne Goodwin agreed to the increase for less than the 17.7 percent the North Carolina Rate …
MetLife Inc. announced it will move 2,600 jobs from offices in four Northeast states and California to lower-cost locations in two North Carolina cities, while also getting tax breaks and other incentives that could reach $100 million. The insurer is …
A Florida district court judge’s ruling that declared unconstitutional a 104-week limitation on injured workers’ temporary benefits left insurers and employers scrambling to come up with a legislative solution. The Florida First District Court of Appeals handed down the decision …
Insurance Journal‘s own Don Jergler recently tackled the controversy triggered when Yahoo ended its liberal work-at-home policy. The tech firm decided that employees who work in offices with others have more opportunities to collaborate and be creative. Retailer Best Buy …
A Florida court has upheld a decision by state insurance regulators that property insurers must offer sinkhole loss coverage in an amount equal to the dwelling coverage limit. Farm Bureau asked the Office of Insurance Regulation to approve an amendment …
Argo Group International Holdings Ltd. named Kevin J. Rehnberg to head its U.S. operations. He is based in Argo’s San Antonio headquarters. Previously, Rehnberg served as executive vice president for specialty lines at OneBeacon Insurance where he oversaw its existing …
