Monthly Archives: <span>February 2014</span>

Heller Joins Woodruff-Sawyer & Co. in Northern California

Woodruff-Sawyer & Co. named Cheryl Heller senior account manager in employee benefits in its California North Bay office. Heller will focus on client service and account management, with a focus on the winery, real estate, educational and solar sectors. Heller …

And the Winner of Esurance’s $1.5 Million Twitter Sweepstakes Is…

The winner of the Esurance $1.5 million Twitter sweepstakes was revealed last night on Jimmy Kimmel Live! on ABC. Aunt Chippy from Jimmy Kimmel Live! interviewed the winner to get his reaction to the news that his Tweet beat the …

Cowles & Connell of N.J. Adds Dooskin as Property/Casualty Broker

Cowles & Connell of N.J. announced the addition of Darren Dooskin to the position of associate vice president and property/casualty broker. Dooskin will be responsible for the marketing and production of property/casualty accounts in the New Jersey and New York …

N.H. Panel Told Requiring Health Plan Forums Would Be Tricky

A bill aimed at providing New Hampshire residents more information about health plans offered under the federal health care overhaul law would be difficult to implement, lawmakers, consumer advocates and insurance officials said Tuesday. The measure before the Senate Commerce …

Buckley, Kryshak Promoted at Wisconsin-Based Church Mutual Insurance

Merrill, Wis.-based Church Mutual Insurance Co., an insurer of religious organizations, announced that Bob Buckley is the new vice president — underwriting and policyholder services and Cheryl Kryshak is the new vice president — risk control. Buckley has moved into …

N.J. Gov. Says He Understands Sandy Victims’ Frustration

New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie said on Tuesday he understands the frustration of Superstorm Sandy victims who still haven’t gotten their homes or their lives back together 15 months after the storm, the state’s worst natural disaster. The Republican, making …

Mayor of West, Texas, an Independent Agent, Named Trusted Choice Hometown Hero

The Independent Insurance Agents of Texas (IIAT) has named Tommy Muska of Muska Insurance Services in West as its newest Trusted Choice Hometown Hero. Hometown Hero recognizes Trusted Choice insurance agents who go above and beyond to help their communities. …

Settlement Reached in Virginia Meningitis Death Lawsuit

The family of a Salem man who died of meningitis has settled a $25 million wrongful death lawsuit against a Roanoke, Virginia, clinic. The Roanoke Times reports that Douglas Wingate’s family agreed to settle the lawsuit for an undisclosed sum. …

Home Insurer Universal P&C to Enter Indiana, Minnesota, Delaware

Universal Property & Casualty Insurance Co. (UPCIC), headquartered in Florida, has applied to expand into Indiana, Minnesota and Delaware. UPCIC is one of the leading writers of homeowners insurance in Florida and a fully licensed operator in North Carolina, South …

MGIS Partners with Astute Doctor to Offer Physician Risk Management Program

The MGIS Companies, Inc. (MGIS), the a nationwide insurance provider of products and services designed specifically for physicians, has partnered with Astute Doctor Education Inc., for a new PREVENT education program. Astute Doctor Education Inc. is an independent provider of …