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Progressive Finds 40% of Drivers Say ‘No Way’ to Driver Tracking Product

Progressive Corp., the fourth-largest U.S. auto insurer, is searching for the right message to attract customers to a product that tracks a person’s driving to set rates, Chief Executive Officer Glenn Renwick said. Surveys of prospective Snapshot users have shown …

Donley Elected to M3 Insurance Board of Directors

Wisconsin-based commercial insurance agency, M3 Insurance, announced that Elizabeth Donley, JD, MBA, MS, co-founder and chief executive officer of Stemina Biomarker Discovery Inc. in Madison, has been elected to the agency’s board of directors. Donley will serve a three year …

Missouri Settles with Major Health Insurer over Claim Denials

Missouri insurance regulators announced a million-dollar settlement with a major health insurer over alleged violations that include denying childhood immunization and cancer screening claims. The Missouri Department of Insurance settled with Time Insurance Co., Union Security Insurance Co. and John …

Keller Joins Clearview Risk Holdings

ClearView Risk Holdings LLC, the holding company of Dallas-based Southwest Risk LP and CORE Underwriters, announced that Joy Keller has joined ClearView Risk as chief administrative officer and senior vice president of business development. Parker Rush, CEO of ClearView Risk, …

Oklahoma Commissioner: Program in Place for Hard-to-Insure Homes

The Oklahoma Market Assistance Program (OK-MAP) is designed to find protection for hard-to-insure homes, Insurance Commissioner John D. Doak says, and the recent tornado outbreak in that state has left many Oklahomans in need of insurance after a major loss. …

NCCI Files for 4.5% Decrease in Illinois Work Comp Advisory Rates

The National Council on Compensation Insurance (NCCI) has filed for an 4.5 percent decrease in voluntary advisory insurance rates in Illinois, effective Jan. 1, 2014. The Illinois Workers’ Compensation Commission noted the filing follows a 3.8 percent decrease in 2013. …

Report: Obesity Moniker to Impact California Workers’ Comp

The recognition of obesity as a disease may have a significant impact on workers’ compensation claims in California, a group said in a report on Thursday. The group issued the report following a decision in June by the American Medical …

Insurance Industry Charitable Foundation’s Boston Chapter to Host Fundraising Event

The Insurance Industry Charitable Foundation (IICF) Boston chapter will host a fashion-show fundraising event to support two Boston-area charities: Cradles to Crayons and Bottom Line.The “Rock Your World” fashion show on Monday, Sept. 30, 2013 will feature designs from Saks …

Zurich’s Environmental Site Business Enhances Z Choice Policy

Zurich has revised its Z Choice fixed facility environmental liability suite of products to include built in coverage features such as emergency expenses and crisis management. The new form provides for increased usability and customization to meet insureds’ needs and …

Marsh Q2 Insurance Revenue Up 3%; Sees ‘Modest’ Price Increases

Marsh & McLennan Cos. (MMC) reported its 2013 second-quarter net profit of $388 million, up 17.9 percent compared to $329 million net profit reported during the same quarter one year ago. Net profit for the first six months of 2013 …

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