A Florida workers’ compensation insurer has reached a deal with a California company to underwrite its workers’ compensation policies through its Florida agency-owned captive program. Zurich Financial Services Group recently announced that through its wholly-owned subsidiary, Zurich American Insurance Co., …
The Independent Insurance Agents and Brokers of America (Big “I”) recently presented Caliper Corp.’s founder and CEO Herb Greenberg with the association’s chairman’s award. Greenberg was presented with the award for his numerous accomplishments in his business, civic and personal …
Small business owners trust their independent insurance agents and commercial insurance carriers more than other financial services businesses, a new study reports. The study, commissioned by The Hanover Insurance Group Inc., found that trust is the single most important consideration …
Chris McLeod has been named as president of the High Point, N.C.-based Smart Choice Agents Program. She will take over as president effective November 16. McLeod brings more than 40 years of industry experience to her new role. She has …
Property/casualty insurance rates will continue to be flat to with some slight increases or decreases in most major and specialty lines of insurance. Some exceptions to that trend include catastrophe-exposed property programs and employee benefits, which are experiencing notable price …
Willis North America made a series of key appointments to its construction practice. John Nissley has been appointed practice leader for Willis’ construction practice in Pittsburgh, Pa., where he will oversee the operations and administration of this team. He will …
Don’t miss your chance to find out what’s been going on with insurance agents’ errors and omissions (E&O) insurance. The deadline to participate is Monday, Oct. 24. This annual survey solicits the experiences and opinions of property/casualty insurance agents on …
Hank Haldeman, executive vice president of The Sullivan Group and co-chair of the National Association of Professional Surplus Lines Offices (NAPSLO) legislative committee, was presented the Charles A. McAlear/NAPSLO Industry Award at the 2011 NAPSLO Annual Convention in San Diego …
Don’t miss your chance to find out what’s been going on with insurance agents’ errors and omissions (E&O) insurance. Insurance Journal’s annual survey solicits the experiences and opinions of property/casualty insurance agents on agency E&O markets, pricing, underwriting, risk management …
TD Insurance has appointed Karen Nash as assistant vice president and account administration manager in employee benefits in Portland, Maine. Nash will manage a staff of customer service agents who service employer group clients located across the TD Bank footprint …
