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Washington D.C.’s Ensurise Merges with Maryland’s Reese, Yeatman & Associates

Independent insurance agency Ensurise LLC has merged with the property and casualty insurance brokerage operations of Reese, Yeatman & Associates Inc. Founded more than 40 years ago by Michael G. Reese Sr., Reese Yeatman is in its second generation of …

Maryland Family Sues for Up to $20M Over Man’s Death at Delaware Junk Yard

The family of a Maryland man crushed by a van in a Delaware junk yard is suing the business for up to $20 million for gross negligence, wrongful death and other claims. The News Journal of Wilmington reports the family …

New York City’s Global Excess Partners Promotes Cook to VP, Managing Director

Global Excess Partners (GEP), a specialty insurance organization, has promoted Brendan Cook from vice president to vice president and managing director. He reports to Chris Zoidis, corporate executive vice president of H.W. Kaufman Group, the parent company of GEP. In …

XPT Group Acquires New York City’s SVA Underwriting Services

XPT Group LLC has acquired SVA Underwriting Services Inc., a trucking and transportation MGA and Lloyd’s Coverholder. SVA Underwriting specializes in physical damage and cargo cover with the ability to underwrite, issue policies and endorsements and arrange for engineering and …

Arrivals at Newark Were Temporarily Halted Due to Reported Drone Sightings

Reports of drone sightings in northern New Jersey temporarily halted arrivals at Newark Liberty International Airport on Tuesday, a spokesman from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) said. The spokesman said flights into Newark – the 11th busiest U.S. airport – …

N.J. Congressman Introduces Bill Requiring Rail Safety Probe Notification

A New Jersey congressman has introduced legislation to force federal regulators to notify Congress when a railroad or transit agency is being investigated for safety violations. The bill proposed by Democratic Rep. Albio Sires would require the Federal Railroad Administration …

Connecticut Insurance Department Recoups Nearly $8M

The Connecticut Insurance Department says it recovered nearly $8 million for policyholders and taxpayers in 2018 by helping individuals, families and employers with their claims and complaints. Acting Commissioner Paul Lombardo says the agency’s consumer affairs staff each year helps …

Starkweather & Shepley Selects Burns to Lead Newly Opened Virginia Beach Office

Starkweather & Shepley Insurance Brokerage Inc. (S&S) has opened a new Virginia Beach, Va., location led by Christopher Burns, senior vice president and National Marine Practice Group leader. In this role, Burns will focus on managing the marine insurance team …

M&T Insurance Agency Hires Batt in Washington D.C.

M&T Insurance Agency (MTIA) has hired Jeffrey Batt to its Washington, D.C., office as the cyber insurance practice leader. In this role, he will manage client relationships by providing cyber insurance and risk consulting. In addition to insurance brokerage and …

Vital Insurance Partners Names Kochman Senior VP of Program Placement

Vital Insurance Partners, an insurance consulting and program intermediary, has named Curtis Kochman senior vice president of Program Placement. Kochman, who will be based in Pittsburgh, Penn., will be responsible for the development and placement of programs within the specialty …

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