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Hylant Partners with Ohio and Michigan-Based Insurance Agencies

Hylant, based in Toledo, Ohio, has entered into a strategic partnership with Pinkney-Perry Insurance Agency Inc., one of the oldest and largest minority-owned insurance agencies in Ohio, and Camryn Insurance Service LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of Comer Holdings LLC …

Asia’s Ride-Hailing Firms Compete with Banks – and Ultimately Insurers: Opinion

In Southeast Asia, mobile banking is taking on a whole new meaning. Last week, Grab, one of the region’s top ride-hailing companies, announced that users of its app can start sending credits — used to pay for rides — to …

Ex-Oklahoma Insurance Agent Told to Stop Conducting Insurance Business

Oklahoma Insurance Commissioner John D. Doak has issued a cease and desist order to a former insurance agent in Cushing. The Oklahoma Insurance Department reported that investigators discovered Mark Lauderdale, whose insurance license expired four years ago, continued collecting payments …

Mehrhoff Named Head of Broker Relations for Beazley’s North Central Region

Beazley, a provider of specialist insurance, has appointed Andrew Mehrhoff as head of broker relations – north central region. Mehrhoff will be based in the firm’s Chicago offices and will be responsible for developing new and existing opportunities for Beazley …

Former Louisiana Police Officer Pleads Guilty in Insurance Fraud Scheme

A former Louisiana police officer has pleaded guilty to his role in a vehicle fraud theft and insurance scheme. Acting U.S. Attorney Alexander C. Van Hook, in a news release, said 52-year-old Donald W. Malray entered the plea before U.S. …

Missouri’s Independent Brokers Agency Joins CAA

Combined Agents of America (CAA) is expanding into Missouri with the addition of Independent Brokers Agency as a partner and voting member. CAA is a privately held agency partner group comprised of independent insurance agencies located throughout Texas, Oklahoma, Kansas, …

Increasing Competition, Flat Exposures Put Drag on Surplus Lines: A.M. Best

For a second consecutive year, underwriters of surplus lines insurance in the United States generated just modest growth in direct premium of 2.8 percent in 2016, according to a new A.M. Best special report. Surplus lines writers also posted an …

Small Quake Strikes Alaska’s Cook Inlet

A magnitude 3.3 earthquake has hit the Cook Inlet region of Alaska, the Alaska Earthquake Center confirmed. The center reported the earthquake struck at 6:11 p.m. Sunday eight miles west of Tyonek, a village of about 190 people. The center …

Earthquakes Rattle Southeast Idaho: USGS

The U.S. Geological Survey confirmed a moderate magnitude 5.3 earthquake has rumbled through southeast Idaho. There were no immediate reports of damage or injuries. The epicenter of the quake was located 11 miles east of Soda Springs, Idaho, and was …

Western U.S. Wildfires Force Evacuations of Thousands

Wildfires forced thousands to flee their homes across the U.S. West during a sweltering, smoke-shrouded holiday weekend of record heat. The fires caused evacuations in Glacier National Park in Montana and many other parts of the West; compelled crews to …

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