Monthly Archives: <span>March 2017</span>

Gallagher Buys Australia’s Ace IRM Insurance Broking Group

Itasca, Ill.-based Arthur J. Gallagher & Co. announced the acquisition of Ace IRM Insurance Broking Group, located in Beenleigh, Queensland, Australia. The terms of the transaction were not disclosed. Founded in 1981, Ace IRM Insurance Broking Group (Ace IRM) is …

Dwelling Data. No Pun Intended.

This post is part of a series sponsored by CoreLogic. Using Quality Data to Enhance User Experience Insurers who sell homeowners insurance direct-to-consumer through a website must find that delicate balance between collecting enough information to quote and bind a …

Florida Starts Issuing Medical Marijuana ID Cards

Florida health officials who oversee the medical marijuana program have started processing identification card applications for patients and caregivers. The cards, which are issued through the Office of Compassionate Use, are part of regulations passed by the Florida Legislature last …

Alabama Pain Management Doctors Convicted in Pill Mill Case

Two doctors who operated a pain management clinic on the Alabama coast are facing time in federal prison after being convicted of running what authorities describe as a pill mill. Jurors in Mobile returned the verdict Feb. 23 against Drs. …

Federal Appeals Court Rejects Blankenship Appeal Over West Virginia Mine Blast

A federal appeals court has refused to rehear the case of former Massey Energy CEO Don Blankenship in the deadliest U.S. mine disaster in four decades. The 4th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals handed down the order Friday. In January, …

State Farm Lost $7 Billion on Auto in 2016

State Farm joined the ranks of property/casualty insurers reporting challenges in their auto insurance line of business. State Farm said it lost $7 billion on its auto insurance underwriting in 2016. The State Farm property/casualty (P/C) companies reported an overall …

ProSpecialist Insurance to Offer Lawyers PL in New York Through ProAssurance

ProLawyer Insurance, dba ProSpecialist Insurance Services, has been appointed by ProAssurance/Medmarc LawyerCare as the provider of its lawyers professional liability coverage in the state of New York. The product offers admitted coverage designed for law firms with one to 25 …

Zurich, Deloitte Partner on Cyber Risk Services for Clients

Zurich North America and Deloitte have collaborated to provide services aimed at educating and protecting customers from cyber related risks. Initial offerings include risk transfer options provided by Zurich and risk mitigation options provided by Deloitte Risk and Financial Advisory …