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

Progress Report on Women, Diversity in the P/C Industry with IICF

Three property/casualty insurance industry women executives discuss the value of diversity in the industry, progress they see being made in increasing diversity at their own companies and across the industry, and what women and senior leadership need to do to …

Risky Flood Zone Yielded by Oak Creek Fire in Arizona

A risky flood zone has been created in the aftermath of a wildfire that burned around northern Arizona’s Oak Creek Canyon, a report from forest officials said. According to experts, runoff and erosion from the Slide Fire could occur at …

Wyoming City to Seek State Help For Landslide Costs

The town of Jackson, Wyo. plans to ask the state for help in covering the cost of a creeping landslide that damaged and threatened several homes and businesses. The Town Council will meet tonight to consider asking the Wyoming Business …

ProSight Launches Gap Endorsement for TV Commercial Producer Wrap-Up Policies

The ProSight Specialty Insurance group of companies has introduced a production policy endorsement designed to safeguard independent television commercial producers from potential losses not covered by a client’s wrap-up policy and transferred to the production company for its ProSight DICE …

Ryan Specialty Group Launches Healthcare Partnership with Lloyd’s Underwriters

Ryan Specialty Group, LLC (RSG) has formed RSGUM Healthcare, a new healthcare and life science underwriting facility, in partnership with the healthcare and life science underwriters at Lloyd’s of London. Lloyd’s support for this comes from Amlin, Chaucer, Catlin, Hiscox, …

Is Yours a Top 100 Property/Casualty Independent Agency?

Find out by submitting your entry for the 2014 Insurance Journal Top Property/Casualty Agencies Listing. There are four ways to qualify: 1. Top 100 Independent P/C Agencies 2. Top Commercial Lines Independent Agencies 3. Top Personal Lines Independent Agencies and …

N.H. to Map Hazardous Sites Most at Risk During Natural Disasters

New Hampshire is launching a new effort to inventory hazardous sites most at risk during natural disasters. New Hampshire Gov. Maggie Hassan said on June 13 the effort will help the state target resources to reduce damage. She said developing …

Delaware House Approves Higher Fine for Phone Use While Driving

A proposed increase in the first-time penalty for using a handheld cell phone or other electronic device while driving is making progress in the Delaware General Assembly. The News Journal of Wilmington, Delaware, reports that the state House of Representatives …

Bruno Joins All Risks in Orlando

Independent wholesale insurance brokerage firm All Risks Ltd. has added Lisa Bruno has been hired as a property broker in the Orlando, Florida office. Bruno has 13 years experience in wholesale insurance brokerage segment. Her working knowledge includes commercial property …

Ironshore Adds AIG’s Marino to Corporate Accounts Team

Kelly M. Marino has been named to the new position of vice president of corporate accounts at Ironshore Inc., where she will focus on the company’s relationships with Forbes Global 2000 companies. She will be responsible for developing marketing strategies …