July 10, 2017
A virtual grin arose on the face of Harvey Rosenfield with the mention of Isaac Asimov’s Three Laws of Robotics. The mention was made during a phone call, but the overwhelming satisfaction of a smile was easily detectible in his …
July 10, 2017
Insurtech startup Bridger has purchased Pleasanton, Calif.-based SCJ Insurance Services in a step toward launching what the firm contends will be “simpler, cheaper, and easier-to-manage automotive insurance.” Bridger CEO Kimo Winterbottom talked about the acquisition with Insurance Journal in late …
July 10, 2017
California’s surplus lines industry is trying to clear up the haze over a proposed regulation that would require medical marijuana businesses to purchase insurance only from admitted carriers. The regulation is one of several regulations under consideration at a series …
July 6, 2017
Nearly 10 million people living in 5.4 million homes have a high risk from rising sea levels and will be adversely impacted by climate change, according to a new report that takes data from U.S. Census tracts near the ocean …
June 30, 2017
CNA has named Gregg Fergot as vice president of underwriting. Fergot will be based in San Francisco and report to Dieter Korte, senior vice president of customer segments. He will be responsible for leading the technology segment in implementing strategic …
June 30, 2017
BCU Risk Advisors has named Kerry Shapiro director of marketing and development in its newly opened Las Vegas, Nev. office. Shapiro most recently ran the national sales office for Marsh PCS. He was previously with Azumidex and Aon. BCU provides …
June 22, 2017
It’s difficult to decide whether Dave Jones is underdog prize fighter Rocky Balboa or reigning champ Apollo Creed. He’s the insurance commissioner of the most populated state in the nation and that makes him a powerful figure. But with a …
June 22, 2017
Insurtech startup Bridger has purchased Pleasanton, Calif.-based SCJ Insurance Services in a step toward launching what the firm contends will be “simpler, cheaper, and easier-to-manage automotive insurance.” Bridger CEO Kimo Winterbottom talked about the acquisition with Insurance Journal on Thursday …
June 20, 2017
California’s surplus lines industry is trying to clear up the haze over a proposed regulation that would require medical marijuana businesses to purchase insurance only from admitted carriers. The regulation is one of several regulations under consideration at a series …
June 19, 2017
Valuations of insurance agencies are as high as they have ever been, and there does not appear to be any lessening of interest among suitors, according to an industry mergers and acquisitions (M&A) consultant. John Wepler, chairman and CEO of …