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Selective Insurance Q2 Profit Advances to $27M

Selective Insurance Group Inc. reported $27.1 million net income for its 2013 second quarter, improving from $0.3 million net income during the same period a year ago. The Branchville, N.J.-based insurer said it achieved a 7.2 percent renewal pure price …

Poms Names Tynan Vice President in Colorado

Poms & Associates Insurance Brokers Inc. named Casey Tynan vice president of business development in its Denver, Colo. office. Tynan will focus on commercial lines and employee benefits, consulting with middle-market enterprises engaged in senior care, automotive, manufacturing, distribution, construction …

Hanover Q2 Profit Rises to $53M; Strong Pricing Environment Cited

The Hanover Insurance Group Inc. reported net income of $53.4 million for the 2013 second quarter, an increase of 157 percent compared to $20.8 million net income during the same period a year ago. The net income for the first …

Montana Offers Tax Relief For Disaster Damages

Montana tax officials say property owners with damage to their homes or forestlands from recent natural disasters can apply for property tax relief. The Montana Department of Revenue says property owners could qualify if their home or outbuildings are partially …

Guide to Help Hawaii Boaters Prepare For Disasters

Hawaii boaters have a new guide to help them protect themselves and their vessels from natural disasters. The University of Hawaii and the state worked together to prepare the Hawaii Boater’s Hurricane and Tsunami Safety Manual. University of Hawaii Sea …

Judge Rejects California Suit Against Timber Co. Over Fire

A Plumas County judge has dismissed a state lawsuit against California’s largest timber company for a 2007 wildfire that destroyed more than 100 square miles of forest in Northern California. State and federal officials have said the Moonlight Fire was …

Judge Won’t Toss $70M Jury Award Against Las Vegas Sands

A Hong Kong businessman is one step closer to collecting a multibillion-dollar award from Las Vegas Sands Corp., the largest U.S. casino company. A Nevada judge on Tuesday denied Sands’ request to throw out a jury verdict awarding former consultant …

University Of Central Oklahoma to Co-Host 2014 Tornado Summit

The University of Central Oklahoma has been selected as a co-host of the 2014 National Tornado Summit. The summit serves as a forum for national and state experts to meet and recommend new policies to improve emergency management, preparedness and …

Officials: Michigan Levee May Get $1.5M Upgrade

Officials in Frankenmuth, Mich. say a levee designed to protect areas of the city along the Cass River from flooding may need a $1.5 million upgrade. MLive.com reported the Federal Emergency Management Agency says the city needs to modify the …

Oklahoma Insurance Commissioner to Host Recovery Roundup in Moore

State insurance officials are planning an event to help central Oklahoma residents who are still dealing with insurance issues involving May’s severe storms and tornadoes. The Oklahoma Insurance Department will host the Recovery Roundup on Aug. 17 at Southmoore High …

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