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ACE UK Launches Compliance Clarity Program for Multinationals

ACE UK has launched a multinational cover, which it described as “addressing the compliance challenges faced by companies operating in multiple regulatory regimes. The move is part of ACE GPSSM (Global Programme Solutions), a new client-focused platform to support the …

Medicus Insurance Appoints Roque as Southeast Market Manager

Austin, Texas-based medical professional liability insurance carrier, Medicus Insurance Co., has hired Michael Roque as Regional Market manager for the Southeast region. Roque has been actively building a network of healthcare providers and agents in the Southeast territory, as Medicus …

Marsh Study Examines Benefits and Risks of ‘Sustainability’

A new report from Marsh notes that “as demand grows from consumers, investors and governments for businesses to become more sustainable, companies are beginning to change their strategy and planning.” The white paper, Sustainability – Managing Your Risk, notes that …

Mullis Newby Hurst Adds Wiggins as an Account Executive

Addison, Texas-based Mullis Newby Hurst L.P., which specializes in construction insurance and surety bonds, recently hired Mike Wiggins as an account executive. Wiggins, who was a top producer for Liberty Mutual in Central Texas and in South Texas before moving …

UK Finance Minister to Propose New Regulatory Scheme

The UK’s new Finance Minister, George Osborne, looks set to announce on Wednesday sweeping new powers for the Bank of England to police the financial sector and prevent another credit crisis. In his first “Mansion House” speech to the City …

May 7- 8 Northern Ohio Storms Losses Top $31M

A series of storms on May 7 and 8 centered across the top half of the state caused at least $31.4 million in damages, according to preliminary insured loss estimates released by the Ohio Insurance Institute (OII). Thunderstorms produced hail, …

Florida Hopes to Settle BP Claims Outside of Courts

BP Plc has done a poor job settling oil spill claims quickly and efficiently but pursuing the claims in court might be worse, Florida officials said Tuesday. Governor Charlie Crist and Attorney General Bill McCollum have assembled a panel to …

Dillabaugh Joins Hylant Group as Sr. VP, Employee Benefits Sales Leader

Ohio-based Hylant Group hired industry veteran Scott Dillabaugh as senior vice president and employee benefits sales leader for its Cleveland, Ohio, office. In this role, he will be part of the employee benefits practice, a member of the local management …

Preacher’s Son, Accomplice Plead Guilty in Georgia Church Arson

Two of three men charged with arson in a 2005 fire that destroyed a church pleaded guilty in Barrow County Superior Court in Georgia. Maurice Arnold and Bruce Edward Smith pleaded guilty. Prosecutors say the Rev. Quincy Arnold of Lawrenceville …

Rhode Island NAIW Elects New Officers

The Rhode Island Chapter of the National Association of Insurance Women has elected Kim Cabral as its new president. Other officers for the organization are Vice President Gail Marsigliano, Treasurer Debra A. Quinlivan and Secretary Joan A. Harnish Linn Butler, …

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