American Marine Insurance and Markel American Insurance Co. are now offering owners of cars, homes and boats the ability to eliminate their deductible risk. With Zero Deductible, if an accident occurs and the insured’s auto, home or boat policy pays …
Economists say erosion from rising sea levels and storm damage could cost California hundreds of millions of dollars in lost tourism and tax revenues. A Los Angeles Times story cites the San Francisco State study released Tuesday, which shows climate …
General Star has expanded distribution of its repossession operations product. The coverage, formerly available on a limited basis, is now accessible to all appointed General Star wholesale brokers. This product is available on a non-admitted basis in all states, and …
Ruth Hinckfuss was presented the Young Professional of the Year award at the National Association of Insurance Women/International Association of Insurance Professionals California Council meeting held Sept. 9 and 10 in San Diego. Hinkfuss is employed as a marketing executive …
Thirty Illinois Workers’ Compensation Commission arbitrators whose terms were ended by the governor in July are still on the job and are getting paid. The Belleville News-Democrat reports that the arbitrators are continuing to serve until their successors are appointed, …
Texas Mutual Insurance Co. announced a $209,256 dividend to the Hospitals of Texas (HOTComp) safety group. The workers’ compensation dividend was based largely on HOTComp’s overall loss ratio. HOTComp safety group members have shared in nearly $600,000 in Texas Mutual …
Arthur J. Gallagher & Co., headquartered in Itasca, Ill., has acquired The BeneTex Group Inc., an employee benefit broker in Georgetown, Texas. Founded in 1992, The BeneTex Group offers a full range of group employee benefit products and consulting services. …
Calmer winds were expected to slow the growth of a huge wildfire that has engulfed woodland in northeastern Minnesota and blanketed cities hundreds of miles away with a smoky haze, the U.S. Forest Service said. The blaze has swallowed at …
Brandon Bunker knew there would be nothing left. He knew from videos he had seen online that the home he and his wife shared with his father was a total loss and that his Jeep Grand Cherokee had been reduced …
Holmes Murphy & Associates Vice President Beau Reid has been appointed to lead the independent insurance brokerage’s Nebraska division. Reid has been with Holmes Murphy since 2004 and specializes in innovative risk solutions for clients. Reid managed his own brokerage …
