Agents & Brokers News

George Joins Lockton in St. Louis

Privately held insurance broker Lockton Companies has expanded its St. Louis, Mo., office with the addition of Timothy George as vice president and producer. George comes to Lockton after more than 20 years at Aon Risk Services, where he most …

California Commissioner Hopeful: Assemblyman Mike Villines

The election for California Insurance Commissioner is a weighty one. The person selected will be in charge of regulating the approximately 1,500 insurance companies doing business in the state. Assemblyman and Republican Mike Villines recently shared his views on workers’ …

California Commissioner Hopeful: Assemblyman Dave Jones

On November 2, Californians will select a new insurance commissioner, charged with regulating the fourth-largest insurance market in the world at about $160 billion. Assemblyman and Democrat Dave Jones recently shared why he has the experience to tackle such topics …

North Carolina Agents Honor Newmister of Montgomery Insurance

Montgomery Insurance Co. Regional Vice President Nancy Newmister has been named the Independent Insurance Agents of North Carolina’s (IIANC) Company Professional of the Year. The award was presented to Newmister during the IIANC’s annual conference held recently in Asheville. IIANC …

Insurance Industry Volunteer Week Underway in Tri-State Region

A weeklong insurance community involvement campaign kicked off over the weekend: The Insurance Industry Charitable Foundation’s (IICF) Volunteer Week. Begun on the West Coast 13 years ago, Volunteer Week is new to the New York-New Jersey-Connecticut tri-state region. In the …

Lloyd’s to Restructure Claims Management Procedures

Tom Bolt, Lloyd’s Underwriting Performance Director, outlined plans in a speech last week to reorganize Lloyd’s claims handling procedures. He received immediate, and no doubt expected, support from Lloyd’s CEO Richard Ward. In an open letter to “all Managing Agents,” …

ACE Names Polyblank as UK & Ireland Marketing, Communications Mgr.

ACE UK announced the appointment of Ruth Polyblank as UK & Ireland Marketing and Communications Manager. She will report to Richard Pryce, President of ACE UK, and will be responsible for providing strategic oversight for marketing and communications within the …

Marsh Names Stevenson to Head Atlanta Office, Southeast Region

Insurance broker Marsh has appointed Lee Stevenson as Southeast partnership leader and head of its Atlanta office. In his new role, Stevenson will oversee all operations in Marsh’s Atlanta office and its Southeast Partnership, which also includes offices in Birmingham, …

Marsh U.S. Consumer Names Shiomos Senior VP of HSA Services

Marsh U.S. Consumer, based in Urbandale, Iowa, has appointed Mike Shiomos senior vice president. Shiomos will lead the marketing of Marsh HSA Services, which provides health savings account (HSA) solutions for employers. Shiomos brings more than 20 years of healthcare …

3 Ways to Improve Your Business with the Virtual Insurance Marketplace

What is the Virtual Insurance Marketplace? What if you could get all the benefits of attending an insurance trade show without any expense or leaving your office? • Find New Markets • Connect with Existing Markets • Learn from the …