Pioneer Underwriters has named Dave Sarnoski senior underwriter in its miscellaneous, technology and cyber liability division. Sarnoski reports to David Lucey, vice president of the division, and will be responsible for errors and omissions liability business within the West Coast …
Commercial Coverage Insurance Agency Owner Samantha Tradelius approaches running the nonprofit she started two years ago, The Sparkle Foundation, in the same manner she runs her insurance agency: it’s about taking care of people and living a life of purpose. …
Federal tax reform was a big topic of discussion at the Insurance Information Institute’s 2018 P/C Joint Industry Forum, with panelist Jay Gelb of Barclays Capital stating the recently passed tax law is going to be “a clear bottom-line benefit …
Alphabet Inc. launched a new business unit on Wednesday that will sell cyber security software to Fortune 500 companies, the latest move by the parent of Google to become a big player in corporate computing. The new unit, dubbed Chronicle, …
The National Weather Service confirms a tornado touched down in southern Mississippi. A mobile home was damaged in the Monday morning storm while some sheds and barns were damaged. National Weather Service meteorologist David Cox says one mobile home occupant …
Insurance agents from across Florida marched together on the state’s capitol Wednesday to deliver a message to Florida lawmakers: It’s time for assignment of benefits (AOB) reform. Carrying signs that read “STOP AOB ABUSE,” about 125 members of the Florida …
The Oklahoma Supreme Court has ruled that oil and natural gas companies can be sued when a worker is killed or injured on the job. The state’s highest court struck down a state workers’ compensation law that exempted oil and …
Wholesale insurance broker and program manager, Midlands Management Corporation, has added insurance professional Lori Covey to its team in Dallas. A 25-year veteran of the industry, Covey brings a wealth of experience and knowledge. She started her career on the …
Universal Insurance Agency, a First United company, has merged with Ledbetter Insurance Agency LLC. Both companies are located in Oklahoma City. According to the joint announcement from the firms, the merger creates one of the largest independent insurance agencies in …
Paragon Insurance Holdings LLC has named Andrew Petersen regional president and executive vice president of reinsurance operations. Petersen will report to Ron Ganiats, Paragon’s CEO. He will be launching Paragon’s San Diego, Calif. presence Petersen was previously chief corporate development …
