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U.S. Risk Announces Acquisition of Matias Underwriters, LLC.

Names Glenn Matias National Practice Leader and Vice President for the Workers Compensation Divisions of U.S. Risk Underwriters, Inc. Dallas, TX, December 10, 2015- U.S. Risk Insurance Group, Inc., the nations’ sixth largest Property and Casualty wholesaler announced that it …

2015- Modernization in the Non-Admitted Market

Dallas, TX, December 9, 2015- 2015 has been a big year for mergers and acquisitions in our industry. You read consolidation news everyday…Willis to buy Towers Watson…Confie acquires another broker…Gen Star purchases All Web Leads…All Web Leads purchases Bankrate’s Insurancequotes.com…it’s …

Kent State University’s Insurance Studies Program Sees First Graduates

Salem, OH, December 1, 2015 – Kent State University announced that it recently graduated the first of its majors in its Insurance Studies bachelor’s degree program. Kent State University’s Salem Campus created the new degree program in 2012 and Dr. …

Atlas General Insurance Services, LLC Commercial Division Announces Further State Growth and Product Expansion

San Diego, CA, November 19, 2015 – Atlas General Insurance Services, LLC (“Atlas”) has continuously expanded its product portfolio within the United States, offering seven proprietary and exclusive programs along with additional limited or exclusive binding authority programs to its …

Atlas General Insurance Services, LLC Named in Business Insurance’s Annual Best Places to Work in Insurance

San Diego, CA, November 18, 2015 – Atlas General Insurance Services (atlas.us.com) announced today that it has been ranked as #16 in the small employer group category with the annual Best Places to Work in Insurance program. This program recognizes …

Columbia Lloyds Insurance Company Appoints John R. Todd as New President / Chief Executive Officer and Sam Bana as Chief Operating Officer

Houston, TX, November 6, 2015 – Columbia Lloyds Insurance Company, a leading provider of Homeowners and Tenant Dwelling insurance throughout Texas, Oklahoma and Arkansas, is proud to announce the appointment of John R. Todd as President and Chief Executive Officer …

Academy of Insurance Partners with LAAIA to Offer Online Insurance Training

Miami, FL, November 16, 2015 — The insurance marketplace is ever changing and continued training is the rule of the day. The high cost of off-site training can be prohibitive for a lot of agencies. Today, that all changes thanks …

American Claims Management Selected to Manage Western National Group Liability Claims

San Diego, CA, November 10, 2015 – Following a comprehensive selection process, American Claims Management (ACM) was chosen as the third party administrator for Western National Group’s premises liability claims. The contract became effective earlier this year. ACM was chosen …

Property Specialist Otis Sanders II Joins Breckenridge Insurance Services as Vice President, Broker

Atlanta, GA, November 5, 2015 — Breckenridge Insurance Services, a leading specialty wholesale commercial brokerage firm, is pleased to announce Otis Sanders II has joined the organization as vice president, broker. Sanders specializes in excess and surplus property risks for …

National General Insurance Announces Launch of NatGen Premier – A Comprehensive Personal Lines Solution for Mass and Emerging Affluent Customers

New York, NY, November 4, 2015 – National General Insurance today announced the launch of NatGen Premier, a new package program designed for affluent customers. The NatGen Premier homeowners and umbrella products are now available in California with personal auto …