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Charles Taylor Acquires Workers’ Comp Claims Admin Metro Risk in California

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 …

Risk Managers Cautious When It Comes to Use of Drones

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 …

Former Chubb Executive Spiro Named CEO for The Hilb Group

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 …

SWBC Insurance Services Expands into Kerrville, Texas, Office

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 …

Risk Strategies Acquires Pennsylvania’s Cornerstone

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 …

Hub International Hires Smith as Senior Vice President in New York

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 …

Bivins Promoted to VP at Dexter & Company

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 …

New York City Reviews Plans on Flooding After Houston Disaster

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 …

Church Mutual Announces Leadership Promotions

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 …

AIR Worldwide Estimates $65B – $75B in Texas Property Damage from Harvey Flooding

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 …

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