Des Moines, Iowa-based independent insurance brokerage, Holmes Murphy & Associates, has added Ellen Willadsen, chief financial officer, and Steve McManus, senior vice president, to its board of directors. In addition to joining the board of directors, Willadsen also earned a …
Robertson Ryan & Associates Inc., based Milwaukee, Wis., has acquired Allied Insurance Centers. Allied Insurance Centers President James Polaski will continue to own and service his client book and serve as a vice president at Robertson Ryan. Polaski’s father, Harry …
Seven in 10 consumers around the world would welcome robo-advisory services – computer-generated advice and services that are independent of a human advisor – for their banking, insurance and retirement planning, according to a report by consultants at Accenture. Close …
Capacity continues to outpace the growth of reinsurance demand despite insurers’ continued efforts to optimize their view of reinsurance as capital and expand into growing lines of business and innovation, according to a report published by Aon Benfield. The report …
The U.S. Senate took the first step toward repealing Obamacare in a razor-thin vote early Thursday, even as House leaders were struggling to line up support for a vote later this week. The 51-48 vote fell almost entirely along party …
The federal Occupational Health and Safety Administration wants to fine a contractor $11,224 for a construction fire that wholly or partially shut down a major Pittsburgh bridge for 24 days. Contractor Joseph B. Fay Co. didn’t immediately comment Wednesday. The …
Shipping companies grappling with the threat of cyber attacks on vessels are finding insurance policies often fall short, officials involved in both industries say, a risk that could feed through into global prices. Digitalization means electricity networks, emergency services, industry …
Pioneer Underwriters (Pioneer) has launched its new Miscellaneous, Technology and Cyber Liability unit with the appointment of David Lucey as vice president to lead the new team. Lucey will report directly to Gene Hinman, CEO of Pioneer’s U.S. underwriting platform …
Erie Insurance Group, an Erie, Penn., based insurer, has announced operational and senior leadership changes in order to further position the company for continued growth. The new appointments are effective January 19. Claims & Customer Service Under the executive leadership …
Workers’ compensation specialist The MEMIC Group, headquartered in Portland, Maine, has announced the appointment of Matthew Coy to the position of senior director of information technology. In this role, he is responsible for maintenance and enhancement of MEMIC’s technology platforms …
