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The Hanover Insurance: Focused on Niches, Says More Acquisitions Likely

The Hanover Insurance Group Inc.’s CEO Frederick H. Eppinger expects the western United States to be a key growth driver for the super-regional insurer in the next several years. Having just entered into a renewal rights agreement with OneBeacon Insurance …

Minnesota Commissioner Appoints Morris, Priester to JUA

Minnesota Commerce Commissioner Glenn Wilson has appointed Kenneth Morris of Woodbury, and Edward Priester of Burnsville, to the Minnesota Joint Underwriting Association. The two new appointees will begin their term on Jan. 19, 2010, and serve until Aug. 15, 2013. …

How 84-Year Old Insurance CEO Greenberg Stays In Fighting Shape

Veteran insurance executive Maurice “Hank” Greenberg bristles ever so slightly when asked about his upcoming 85th birthday. “There are two types of birthdays — chronological and biological. Doctors tell me biologically I am 25 years younger,” the former AIG chief …

Ohio Partially Upholds Workers’ Comp Ruling Against Former AG Aide

A committee has partially upheld the state’s decision that a former top aide to fallen Attorney General Marc Dann improperly classified workers at his private construction company when determining his workers’ compensation obligations. Anthony Gutierrez had appealed the decision by …

Ex-AIG CEO Greenberg Sees Hope for Overhaul of Bailout

Former AIG CEO Maurice “Hank” Greenberg said the rising tide of questions about the government’s 2008 rescue of the insurer could be the catalyst for a dramatic overhaul of the bailout. “I believe that for the first time there is …

Feds Say Arkansas Pastor’s Abuse Victims Entitled to $2.7M Each

A government witness said Jan. 13 that the five young woman who testified last year that evangelist Tony Alamo took them as a “wife” and sexually abused them as minors should receive $2.7 million each for physical and mental pain …

Oregon Law Gives Consumers More Vehicle Information When Car is Totaled

The Oregon Department of Consumer and Business Services is reminding insurance agents and residents that they have new rights if their vehicle is totaled in an accident. New rights when your car is totaled House Bill 2190 took effect in …

Grange Insurance Names James President, CEO

Grange Insurance, based in Columbus, Ohio, named Robert V. James, 55, as president and CEO effective Jan. 18. Retiring president and CEO Phil Urban will serve in an advisory capacity until Feb. 26 to ensure a seamless transition of responsibilities. …

Restructuring Workers’ Comp Among Goals for Oklahoma Senate GOP

Reforming Oklahoma’s workers’ compensation system will be among state Senate Republicans’ top legislative goals for 2010. Republicans, who enjoy a majority in the Oklahoma Senate, are led by Senate President Pro Tem Glenn Coffee (R-OKC) and Majority Floor Leader Todd …

Hudson Appointed President, CEO of Gallagher Bassett Services

Scott R. Hudson has joined Arthur J. Gallagher & Co. subsidiary Gallagher Bassett Services Inc. as its president and chief executive officer. He joins Arthur J. Gallagher & Co.’s Executive Management Committee as a corporate vice president. Property/casualty third-party claims …

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