Monthly Archives: <span>September 2019</span>

EPIC Adds Beazley’s Bejean to Georgia-Based Greyling Division

EPIC Insurance Brokers and Consultants has added Lionel Bejean to the firm’s Greyling Division, based in Alpharetta, Ga., as senior vice president. In his new position, Bejean will be responsible for serving the risk management, professional liability and property/casualty insurance …

Davis Promoted to Asst. Personal Lines Underwriter at J.M. Wilson

Managing general agency and surplus lines broker J.M. Wilson has promoted Liam Davis to assistant personal lines underwriter in its Portage, Michigan, office. Davis is responsible for assisting underwriters on a wide variety of property and casualty risks, as well …

Texas Seeks Comments on Proposed Rules for Surprise Medical Bill Law

The Texas Department of Insurance is accepting comments on proposed rules to implement Senate Bill 1264, which protects consumers who have state-regulated health plans from surprise medical bills in certain situations. The proposed rules establish procedures for the mediation and …

Imelda Brings Flooding, Disaster Declaration to Southeast Texas

Flooding from Tropical Storm Imelda on Thursday left hundreds of people trapped in their homes and cars; led to water rescues, a hospital evacuation and power outages; and closed entire school districts, according to officials and local media. The flooding …

Cannabis Risk Management Group Wants to Impact Claims Via Best Practices

Buying some green bud at a dispensary shouldn’t be much different than purchasing a green pepper at the supermarket. That’s how Rocco Petrilli, a long-time insurance and risk management consultant to the auto industry, sees it. Petrilli, like many who …

The Lowdown: Reimagining Research to Recognize Emerging Insurance Industry Trends

The Society of Insurance Research (SIR) will hold their 49th Annual Conference on October 20th – 22nd at the Sheraton Charlotte Hotel in Charlotte, NC and I am thrilled to be attending. The theme for this year’s event is “Reimagining …

Beazley Launches Title IX Coverage for Educational Institutions

Specialist insurer Beazley has launched a comprehensive policy designed to cover infringements of Title IX, the federal law prohibiting discrimination based on sex in any public education program. The policy provides coverage for employment practices liability (EPL) and sexual misconduct …

Texas Auto Insurer of Last Resort Files for Rate Increases

The Texas Department of Insurance has extended the period in which recent rate increase request by the Texas Automobile Insurance Plan Association (TAIPA) may be approved. TAIPA, the state’s auto insurer of last resort, on Sept. 11, 2019, filed a …

Coal Mine Electrician Dies in Accident at West Virginia Mine

West Virginia officials say a 40-year-old coal mine electrician has died in an accident. The West Virginia Office of Miners’ Health, Safety and Training says Steven Vernon Keeney of Sylvester died of injuries from an apparent electrical shock. The accident …

Gulfstream Insurance of Florida Appoints Thompson as General Counsel, VP of Legal & Compliance

Gulfstream Property and Casualty Insurance Co. has appointed appointment of Lisa B. Thompson to general counsel, vice president of Legal & Compliance. Prior to joining Gulfstream, Thompson served as senior vice president of legal and compliance for Bankers Insurance Co. …