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Independent Agent Group Taps Texas Mutual as Endorsed Work Comp Carrier

Texas’ largest independent insurance agent association and the state’s leading workers’ compensation insurance carrier have formed a strategic partnership. The Independent Insurance Agents of Texas (IIAT) announced the partnership with Texas Mutual Insurance Co. at IIAT’s Joe Vincent Agency Management …

CNA’s Huber Named Senior VP, Sales & Field Operations at GuideOne

GuideOne Insurance, headquartered in West Des Moines, Iowa, has appointed Rob Huber as senior vice president, Sales & Field Operations. In this role, Huber is responsible for leading GuideOne’s sales, marketing, field underwriting and product development strategies and functions, including …

Parent-Centric Auto Insurer, Apparent, Launches in Texas

Apparent Insurance, a new auto insurance company designed for parents by parents, has begun offering coverage in Texas. The company has been established to provide specialized coverage and services for parents at every stage of their lives. The plans, features, …

South Carolina Hands-Free Driving Bill Advances in State Legislature

A bill banning drivers in South Carolina from holding cellphones in their hands passed its first hurdle. The proposal would fine drivers $200 for using a cellphone or other electronic device in their hands. Drivers could talk on the phone …

CSX Settles Civil Suit in Train Death of Film Worker in Georgia

A railroad owner settled a wrongful death lawsuit by the family of a film worker killed in 2014 when a train slammed into a crew shooting a movie about singer Gregg Allman, ending the company’s appeal of a $3.9 million …

Texas Brokers Have Until Feb. 28 to Correct Late-Filed Surplus Lines Policies

Brokers who file Texas surplus lines policies with SLTX will have until Feb. 28, 2019, at 5 p.m. central time to file any necessary adjustment forms or make corrections before the annual late filers report is produced, the stamping office …

SIS Wholesale Insurance Services Launches Online Commercial Excess Program

Safebuilt Insurance Services, Inc. dba SIS Wholesale Insurance Services, a national commercial lines insurance program administrator, has launched an online Commercial Excess Liability program. This program offers follow form excess liability coverage with limits up to $10 million. Coverage is …

Insurance Industry Predicts Super Bowl LIII Winner

This Sunday, Jared Goff (in his third NFL season) and the Los Angeles Rams face off against Tom Brady (in his 19th NFL season) and the New England Patriots. Insurance Journal’s Academy of Insurance asked the insurance industry to pick …

Control Risks Names Cahill Director of Product Risks in Texas

Control Risks in partnership with the Hiscox Group has named product recall specialist Dan Cahill director of product risks. Cahill will be based out of Control Risks’ Houston, Texas office. He was formerly with WorldAware and RQA. He has more …

Minnesota Department Reports Data Breach, up to 3K Exposed

The Minnesota Department of Human Services says a data breach potentially exposed personal information on up to 3,000 people. Commissioner Tony Lourey tells legislative leaders it happened Sept. 28 when an employee fell for a phishing scam and clicked on …

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