Massachusetts insurance agency Provider Insurance Group has hired Peter A. DiNardo as a commercial lines account executive. DiNardo has more than 12 years of experience, specializing in property and casualty insurance for the technology industry. Before becoming an insurance agent, …
Maryland Insurance Commissioner Beth Sammis has suspended the license of Oklahoma-based Imperial Casualty and Indemnity Co., after a district court in its home state ordered the company liquidated. Oklahoma regulators moved to seize the workers’ compensation insurer in April, alleging …
Willis Group Holdings has appointed Scott Pickering as CEO, Russia, Eastern Europe, the Middle East and South Africa, effective immediately. He will be based in the Al Futtaim Willis office in Dubai and will report to Sarah Turvill, Chairman and …
Delta General Agency announced it is opening a branch office in Plano to serve independent insurance agents in North Texas. Wes Bowers, the new branch manager for the North Texas office, is adding additional underwriting and support staff to service …
A chorus of opposition is growing against Prudential Plc’s bold $35.5 billion takeover of American International Assurance (AIA), with analysts from Singapore to London flagging risks to the deal just weeks ahead of the critical shareholder vote. Many analysts have …
Great American Insurance Group, based in Cincinnati, Ohio, has promoted Kirk A. Bull and Mark R. Lonneman. Bull was promoted to divisional president of the Great American Custom Division. Bull has served as divisional senior vice president of Great American …
This year is on track to be the warmest worldwide since records began in the 19th century, yet voters seem to be cooling to strong action to combat climate change. Their doubts may be quietly sapping the will of governments …
Brownsville, Texas-based Pronto Insurance has announced it is now offering auto insurance discounts to Texas customers who insure multiple vehicles, implement an automatic withdrawal payment plan (EFT) or pay six months in full. The new Pronto Insurance discounts are available …
A.M. Best Co. has affirmed the issuer credit rating (ICR) of “bbb-” of Ironshore Inc. ,based in the Cayman Islands, and the financial strength rating of ‘A-‘ (Excellent) and ICRs of “a-” of its operating subsidiaries. These include Ironshore Insurance …
The insurance industry continues to lose its battle against a proposed ban on property insurers dropping or changing coverage because of corrosive Chinese-made drywall. The proposal will be debated by the full House after getting approval from the House Insurance …
