The Risky Future Summit starts today! Register now.

Texas / South Central News

Hub Acquires Assets of Texas Agency, US Insurance Source

Insurance broker Hub International Limited has acquired the assets of US Insurance Source LLC and certain of its affiliates (USIS). Terms of the transaction were not disclosed. Headquartered in Spring, Texas, USIS is an independent insurance agency specializing in commercial …

Independent Agent Group Taps Texas Mutual as Endorsed Work Comp Carrier

Texas’ largest independent insurance agent association and the state’s leading workers’ compensation insurance carrier have formed a strategic partnership. The Independent Insurance Agents of Texas (IIAT) announced the partnership with Texas Mutual Insurance Co. at IIAT’s Joe Vincent Agency Management …

Parent-Centric Auto Insurer, Apparent, Launches in Texas

Apparent Insurance, a new auto insurance company designed for parents by parents, has begun offering coverage in Texas. The company has been established to provide specialized coverage and services for parents at every stage of their lives. The plans, features, …

Texas Brokers Have Until Feb. 28 to Correct Late-Filed Surplus Lines Policies

Brokers who file Texas surplus lines policies with SLTX will have until Feb. 28, 2019, at 5 p.m. central time to file any necessary adjustment forms or make corrections before the annual late filers report is produced, the stamping office …

Control Risks Names Cahill Director of Product Risks in Texas

Control Risks in partnership with the Hiscox Group has named product recall specialist Dan Cahill director of product risks. Cahill will be based out of Control Risks’ Houston, Texas office. He was formerly with WorldAware and RQA. He has more …

Cybersecurity Expert Tapped for Oklahoma’s Top Emergency Management Post

Oklahoma Gov. Kevin Stitt has appointed a longtime cybersecurity expert as the state’s new director of the Department of Emergency Management. Stitt announced the hiring this week of Mark Gower to lead the agency that coordinates the state’s response and …

Cleanup Underway After Massive Oklahoma Oil Spill

Crews are working to contain thousands of gallons of crude oil that leaked into a creek in northern Oklahoma. Oklahoma Corporation Commission spokesman Matt Skinner said the oil extends for about 5 miles in Black Bear Creek in rural Garfield …

Louisiana Diocese Will Name Clergy Accused of Abuse

The Roman Catholic Diocese of Baton Rouge, La., says it will publicly identify all of its clergy credibly accused of child abuse. Bishop Michael Gerard Duca says on the diocese website that releasing the list of names on Thursday will …

Arch Insurance Names Boquist EVP in Retail Energy in Texas

Arch Insurance North America has named Eric Boquist executive vice president, retail energy. Boquist is based in Houston, Texas and will lead a newly created business unit focused on providing admitted middle market insurance solutions to energy companies in North …

Arthur J. Gallagher Acquires The Chapman Group in Louisiana

Global insurance brokerage, risk management and consulting services firm ,Arthur J. Gallagher & Co., has acquired Baton Rouge, Louisiana-based The Chapman Group Inc. Terms of the transaction were not disclosed. Founded in 2003, The Chapman Group is an employee benefit …

Texas / South Central News Archives by Month