Monthly Archives: <span>January 2016</span>

Radford Named VP, Human Resources Business Partner at CNA

Chicago-based property/casualty insurer CNA appointed Sean Radford to vice president, Human Resources Business partner. Radford joined CNA in 2014 as director in HR’s Talent and Leadership Development team, where he was responsible for developing and driving CNA’s talent and leadership …

Lloyd’s Appoints Regional Director for South Central U.S.

Specialist (re)insurer, Lloyd’s, has appointed Enya He as regional director for its newly-established South Central United States region. She will be based in Dallas and be responsible for market development activities in Arkansas, Louisiana, Oklahoma and Texas. Prior to joining …

Alabama Debates Banning Criminal History on Job Applications

As policies that limit when employers may ask applicants about their criminal histories gain popularity nationwide, advocates are pushing similar measures in Alabama, which has one of the highest incarceration rates in the country. Nineteen states and the District of …

West Virginia Tackling Underage Drinking, Driving Through ‘NO School Spirits’ Contest

The West Virginia Alcohol Beverage Control Administration has received a record 78 entries from high school students for a contest discussing the dangers of drinking and driving and underage alcohol consumption. Sixteen high schools submitted essays or videos for the …

Allegiance Insurance Services Promotes Strehmann, Petrocelli

Burr Ridge, Ill.-based Allegiance Insurance Services Inc. (AIS) appointed Barbara M. Strehmann as chief financial officer of the Allegiance Group of Companies. Strehmann has over 30 years’ experience in the accounting field, and has worked as the accounting manager and …

Brian Maynard Appointed Insurance Commissioner of Kentucky

Brian Maynard of Louisville was appointed commissioner of the Kentucky Department of Insurance on Jan. 12. He takes over for Sharon P. Clark, who had been in the position since first being appointed in 2008. Republican Gov. Matt Bevin, who …

Penn. Commissioner Proposes Measures to Stop Surprise Medical Bills

Pennsylvania Insurance Commissioner Teresa Miller has announced a proposal to protect health care consumers from surprise balance bills and is soliciting public comment. Surprise balance bills happen when a consumer receives emergency care or has made a good faith effort …

McClure to Head Insurance Operations for Ohio’s Fifth Third Bancorp

Fifth Third Bancorp hired Howard McClure, a 30- year veteran of the insurance industry, as senior vice president and head of insurance services. He will report directly to Lars Anderson, chief operating officer. McClure previously served as president of Palmer …

WebTPA Appoints Chapman as VP – Business Development

WebTPA, a provider of benefit plan management services and an AmWINS Group company, has named Scott Chapman as vice president of Business Development. He is based in New Orleans. Chapman joins the WebTPA executive leadership team with 20 years of …

Oklahoma Officials Avoid Tough Measures Despite More, Stronger Quakes

In Oklahoma, now the country’s earthquake capital, people are talking nervously about the big one as man-made quakes get stronger, more frequent and closer to major population centers. Next door in Kansas, they’re feeling on firmer ground though no one …