BrokersLink, an independent insurance broker alliance, has appointed Paul Bitner as Latin America chief operating officer as it seeks to expand its presence in the region. Bitner joins BrokersLink from Aon where he was a managing director with responsibilities in …
Mark Baechle has been appointed senior vice president of Willis of Illinois Inc.’s Surety Practice, effective immediately. He will be responsible for managing the Surety operation in Willis’ Chicago office. Baechle will also be responsible for maintaining, developing and executing …
Chicago-based Aon Risk Solutions, the global risk management business of Aon Corp. has launched a public entity practice to address and work to fulfill increased demand among state governments, counties, towns, special districts and public schools for specialized risk advice …
The Independent Insurance Agents of Northeast Florida (IIANF) inducted its 2010-2011 board of directors recently. The IIANF board consists of Brad Arrowsmith with The Holmes Organisation; Michael Beach with The Della Porta Group; Fran Covert with Aon Risk Services of …
President Barack Obama’s sweeping plan to extend expiring tax cuts for millions of Americans headed for overwhelming passage in the U.S. Senate on Wednesday as it moved through Congress. While the Senate neared a rare bipartisan vote on the bill …
The Independent Insurance Agents of Texas (IIAT) has named Steve Barksdale, vice president at Bancorp South Insurance Services Inc., in Athens, Texas, as its newest Trusted Choice Hometown Hero. The Hometown Hero program recognizes Trusted Choice insurance agents who go …
Aliso Viejo, Calif.-based LaBarre/Oksnee Insurance has acquired the N.C. Dundas and Associates, a commercial insurance brokerage firm. The acquisition is part of LaBarre/Oksnee’s larger strategic expansion plans that include additional focus on new market support, and follow the company’s headquarters …
Gary Alexander has been named underwriting manager at N-Surance Outlets, a regional propertyt/casualty managing general agency based in Roswell, Georgia. Alexander, a 30 year veteran of the insurance industry, has held positions at various MGAs and carriers including Alexander General …
Chartis has expanded its Private Client Group University (“PCG-U”), a continuing education and training program designed for insurance and other financial services professionals who advise high net worth individuals and families. The Private Client Group division of Chartis created PCG-U …
ACE has opened larger premises in Watford, England to meet the growing demands and needs of local brokers. The availability of its suite of specialist multi-line products such as ACE Hotel, ACE Retail and ACE Evolve for mid-corporate multinational businesses, …
