The National Weather Service is issuing a continued strongwind advisory for Southern California though the afternoon on Tuesday, with winds coming from the northeast at 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph. The winds were expected to …
Kimberly Latka, a claims specialist at S.H. Smith & Company Inc. in Hartford, Conn., was recently honored with the Statewide Claim Professional of the Year Award from the National Association of Insurance Women of Connecticut. Latka joined S.H. Smith & …
The Utah Division of Wildlife Resources has discovered a potentially deadly parasite to fish in one of the state’s most popular trout fisheries. Whirling disease spores were found in two of 60 kokanee salmon that were collected from Strawberry Reservoir …
Utah state officials are warning of scams after getting reports of unlicensed contractors trying capitalize on damage from last week’s wind storm. Utah Department of Commerce Chief Francine Giani says the contractors have been canvassing neighborhoods and businesses in the …
The Independent Insurance Agents & Brokers of America (IIABA or the Big “I”) announced that Minnesota-based workers’ compensation insurer, SFM, is the newest member of the Trusted Choice consumer branding program for independent insurance agents and brokers. SFM, headquartered in …
Marsh & McLennan Agency, a subsidiary of insurance broker Marsh Inc. appointed John Sames as regional executive vice president of its New York City and Milford, Conn., offices. In this new role, Sames will be responsible for the overall growth …
William Gallagher Associates, a broker and risk management services provider, promoted Paula Cabral, Karen Cangemi and Meredith McCabe to the position of senior vice president. The brokerage firm also promoted Brendan Glass to vice president. Cabral works in the firm’s …
Great American Insurance Group, headquartered in Cincinnati, Ohio, announced it is acquiring Dallas, Texas-based Employers Comp Associates Inc. (ECA) and Freeman Administrative Solutions Inc. (FAS). ECA and FAS were founded by Darlene and Larry Freeman. Upon completion of the transaction, …
The Woodlands Financial Group (TWFG) a large privately held insurance organization headquartered in The Woodlands, Texas, announced it has acquired Texans CUSO Insurance Group LLC dba Heartland Marketing Group. Heartland Marketing and Heartland Specialty will be merged into TWFG General …
Western Heritage Insurance Company has introduced a garage division to help the company grow its garage offerings and partner with new agents. “There is tremendous opportunity in the garage niche, especially with small to mid-sized companies,” said Western Heritage president …
