Monthly Archives: <span>September 2013</span>

Connecticut Urges Sandy Victims to Apply for Relief

Connecticut’s governor is pointing small businesses affected by Superstorm Sandy to a state website designed to streamline the process of filing for relief. Gov. Dannel Malloy’s office says small businesses can apply for a share of federal grants at ctrecovers.ct.gov. …

Insurance Law, Regulation – Jim Wrynn’s Experience Covers It All

James J. Wrynn, Esq. served as New York’s Superintendent of Insurance from 2009 to 2012, when he joined the law firm of Goldberg Segalla LLP, which specializes in insurance law. His knowledge and experience are both broad and deep, especially …

AmTrust to Acquire The Insco Dico Group in California

AmTrust Financial Services Inc. has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire The Insco Dico Group for roughly $85 million, $7 million above its tangible book value, the company has announced. The acquisition is to be funded through existing working …

Industry Pioneer Catlin on Insurance and Environmental Concerns

Stephen J.O. Catlin has led the company/group that bears his name since 1984. He’s seen it grow into the biggest syndicate at Lloyd’s with gross premiums written of $5.5 billion. He was the first to move the company’s domicile to …

Florida’s Citizens, Heritage Defend Controversial Takeout Deal

Florida’s state-backed property insurer found itself on the defensive in Tallahassee this week as state lawmakers inquired into a deal whereby a private insurer stands to receive millions in exchange for removing policies. Officials from Citizens Property Insurance Corp. acknowledged …

Texas-Based Replacement Services Firm Moving to New Offices

ReSource, a contents evaluation and replacement services provider for both personal and commercial property insurance claims, announced it is moving today to a new location in Allen, Texas. ReSource, the full name of which is Replacement Source of America Inc., …

Philadelphia City Council Seeks Tighter Demolition Rules

Philadelphia City Council members hope to make it tougher to get a demolition permit in the wake of a fatal building collapse. Private building owners seeking demolition permits today don’t have to file demolition plans, prove their workers are qualified …

Virginia Police, Nationwide Insurance Promote Move Over law

The Virginia State Police is joining with Nationwide Insurance to help protect public safety personnel and all those who drive tow trucks and road maintenance vehicles. They have joined together to promote Virginia’s Move Over law that was implemented in …

Indiana Sheriff Leery of Armed Teachers in Schools

A county sheriff told Indiana legislators he doesn’t believe school security would be improved by having teachers or principals carrying guns. Vigo County Sheriff Greg Ewing told a legislative committee about how his department worked with Terre Haute’s police department …

Kansas Attorney Sentenced on Insurance Fraud Charges

A Sharon Springs, Kan., attorney and former insurance agent has been ordered to repay $47,685 and will serve 18 months’ probation after pleading guilty to forgery, failing to forward an insurance premium, theft by deception and false impersonation, Kansas Attorney …