September 7, 2017
Charles Taylor plc has agreed to acquire Metro Risk Management LLC, a Southern California-based third-party claims administrator, from Nautilus International Holding Corp. Terms of the deal were not disclosed. MRM provides state and federal workers’ compensation claims administration services to …
September 7, 2017
When it comes to commercial drones usage, 61 percent of risk managers are concerned about the potential for invasion of privacy, according to a 2017 survey conducted by Munich Reinsurance America (Munich Re, US). Other concerns include inadequate insurance (15 …
September 7, 2017
Richard G. Spiro, a former senior executive of The Chubb Corp., has been named chief executive officer of The Hilb Group (THG), a property/casualty and employee benefits agency based in Richmond, Va. Spiro brings 30 years of experience in the …
September 7, 2017
SWBC Insurance Services, based in San Antonio, has expanded its division to Kerrville, Texas. Agent Nicole Shuler will be based in Kerrville to provide personal and business insurance to members of the community. Shuler has nearly 15 years of experience …
September 7, 2017
Risk Strategies Company, a privately held national insurance brokerage and risk management firm, has acquired insurance brokerage Cornerstone Professional Liability Consultants. Terms of the deal are undisclosed. Based in Philadelphia, Penn., Cornerstone specializes in medical malpractice insurance for physicians and …
September 7, 2017
Hub International Limited (HUB), a global insurance brokerage, has expanded its New York operation through the addition of entertainment specialist Cameron Smith, joining the firm as senior vice president. Cameron Smith has spent 20 years in the concert industry, working …
September 7, 2017
Dallas-based insurance and risk management firm Dexter & Company has promoted Stephen Bivins to vice president. Bivins has been an agent at Dexter & Company since 2012, managing a diverse portfolio of personal and commercial clients. Bivins’ clients include high …
September 7, 2017
New York is reviewing its plans for a massive rainstorm after the flooding that has left parts of Houston underwater for days. “We’re looking at what a Harvey-type event would mean in New York City,” said Daniel Zarrilli, senior director …
September 7, 2017
Merrill, Wisconsin-based Church Mutual Insurance Co. aims to position the company for continued growth and opportunity with five executive promotions. Breigh Voigt has been promoted to vice president of commercial operations. Voigt joined CMIC in 1994 and has held roles …
September 7, 2017
Boston-based catastrophe modeling firm AIR Worldwide has estimated property losses from the flooding in Texas caused by Hurricane Harvey’s record-breaking rainfall will be between $65 billion and $75 billion. These figures include damage to all properties eligible for coverage regardless …