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

Relation Insurance in California Names Saich to Lead National Sales Team

Walnut Creek, Calif.-based Relation Insurance Services has named Paul Saich national sales leader. Saich’s primary focus will be to develop and implement growth sales strategies, tactics and action plans for the Relation sales team. He will be based out of …

Aid Offered for Homeowners Affected by Lake Ontario Flooding

Homeowners impacted by Lake Ontario flooding this year can apply for up to $50,000 in state funding to repair damage. New York Governor Andrew Cuomo says the Lake Ontario-St. Lawrence River Flood Relief and Recovery Program will allocate up to …

The Hilb Group Hires Bohn Gitlitz to New England Region

The Hilb Group LLC (THG) has hired property and casualty insurance specialist Ellen Bohn Gitlitz and acquired her book of business. The transaction became effective August 5, 2019. Based in Newton, Mass., Bohn Gitlitz will join the THG New England …

Toxic Chemical at PES Refinery Mostly Cleared, Aiding Probe of June Blaze

Most of a highly toxic chemical stored at a fire-damaged Philadelphia oil refinery has been rendered inert, clearing the way for closer inspections of the site following a June blaze that led to the plant’s closure, officials said on Friday. …

Aspen Insurance Holdings Appoints Ritz from Validus as President

Aspen Insurance Holdings Ltd. has appointed Jonathan Ritz as president, with immediate effect. Ritz was formerly chief executive officer of Validus’ US Insurance Operations, which included Western World Insurance Group, Crop Risk Services and Validus Specialty — all acquired by …

Government Fails to Block Liability Lawsuit Over Failed Background Check on Shooter

A lawsuit over a faulty background check that allowed a South Carolina man to buy the gun he used to kill nine people in a racist attack at a Charleston church was reinstated Friday by a federal appeals court. A …

Update: Southeast Coast Braces for Storm Surge, Winds as Hurricane Dorian Crawls North

Sep 3, 2019, 11:38 AM EST — Hurricane Dorian is on the move once again, inching northwest and potentially up the U.S. East Coast after bashing the Bahamas for almost two days with high winds and driving rains that have …

QBE Service Helps Employers With Harassment, Bias, Other Employment Issues

QBE North America has introduced a complimentary service, QBE Business Resource Edge, as part of its Employment Practices Liability (EPL) insurance that is intended to help employers navigate harassment, discrimination and other potential employment practices violations and keep up with …

J.M. Wilson Promotes Van Niman to Accounting, Finance Specialist in Michigan

Managing general agency and surplus lines broker J.M. Wilson has promoted Dawn Van Niman to accounting and finance specialist in the company’s Portage, Michigan, office. She is responsible for processing accounts payable and receivable, performing audits, and managing agent accounts. …

UK Finance Minister Tells Executives Finance Sector Is His Priority as Brexit Nears

British finance minister Sajid Javid told representatives of the country’s financial services industry on Monday that the sector was a top priority for him as the country prepares to leave the European Union, a person familiar with the discussions said. …