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ACE UK Launches Compliance Clarity Program for Multinationals

ACE UK has launched a multinational cover, which it described as “addressing the compliance challenges faced by companies operating in multiple regulatory regimes. The move is part of ACE GPSSM (Global Programme Solutions), a new client-focused platform to support the …

iPipeline Awarded Patent for Computer Method for Insurance Applications

iPipeline, which supplies on-demand software to insurance carriers and producers, reports it has been granted a U.S. patent for its computerized method for preparing insurance applications. Under the method covered by patent, the completion of an insurance pre-application can be …

New York City Agency Buys Brooklyn Competitor

In a merger of two Brooklyn agencies, Apex Brokerage Inc. has acquired Brighton Brokers Corp. Terms of the deal were not disclosed. Apex was founded in 1992 and is headed by Anthony Calafiore, a former president of the Council of …

Medicus Insurance Appoints Roque as Southeast Market Manager

Austin, Texas-based medical professional liability insurance carrier, Medicus Insurance Co., has hired Michael Roque as Regional Market manager for the Southeast region. Roque has been actively building a network of healthcare providers and agents in the Southeast territory, as Medicus …

Rhode Island NAIW Elects New Officers

The Rhode Island Chapter of the National Association of Insurance Women has elected Kim Cabral as its new president. Other officers for the organization are Vice President Gail Marsigliano, Treasurer Debra A. Quinlivan and Secretary Joan A. Harnish Linn Butler, …

New Remote Staffing Firm for Insurance Agencies Launched

A new company that offers domestic, remote staffing services for insurance agencies and brokerages has opened in New York. Work At Home Vintage Employees (WAHVE) says its business model is to employ skilled insurance industry retirees located throughout the United …

Insurance Professionals of Santa Barbara Elects Officers

The Insurance Professionals of Santa Barbara of the National Association of Insurance Women (International) elected its officers for the 2010-2011 term, effective July 1. The officers are: President Jillian Knight of Westcap Insurance Services Inc.; Vice President Cynthia Acosta of …

In Memoriam: Hoffman Brown Co.’s Bud Brown

On May 28, 2010, Bernard “Bud” Brown passed away surrounded by his loving family. Bud began his insurance career in 1954 at Wolf Eisner and Brown in Los Angeles. He founded Hoffman Brown Company in August, 1961 which he built …

CNA, SeaPass to Expand On-Line Quoting for Small Business Partners

CNA insurance companies recently formalized its relationship with SeaPass Solutions, Inc. to support the expansion of on-line quoting resources for its small business agents and brokers. Through the SeaPass Hub platform, a comparative commercial lines quoting tool, CNA’s distribution partners …

Scottsdale Insurance Names Goodloe Brokerage Senior VP

Scottsdale, Ariz.-based Scottsdale Insurance Co. announced the appointment of John E. Goodloe as senior vice president of brokerage. Goodloe has 27 years of experience in the specialty lines, reinsurance and wholesale brokerage business. He most recently served as president of …