43 The number of truckloads of debris containing asbestos that got three men arrested for allegedly dumping in the protected wetlands area known as Florida’s Green Swamp. The debris came from a demolition site at Florida Southern College and was …
Correction: In the Aug. 4, 2008, issue of Insurance Journal, an article titled “Agents Weigh Independence, Commissions, Markets When Choosing Agency” on page N10 incorrectly stated that ARM International is owned by Arthur J. Gallagher. ARM International is owned by …
In the Aug. 4, 2008 issue of Insurance Journal, the article “Agents Weigh Independence, Commissions, Markets When Choosing Agency” on page N10 incorrectly stated that ARM International is owned by Arthur J. Gallagher. ARM International is owned by its shareholder …
The following markets were selected from the MyNewMarkets database of 25,000 coverages and programs. To find additional markets, or to submit markets, go to www.MyNewMarkets.com. Entertainment Specialists Market Detail: L.A.Xcess Insurance Brokers Inc. offers a market for entertainment and live …
Atlanta-based AssuranceAmerica Corp. made several organizational changes effective Oct. 3. The company promoted Joseph J. Skruck, 44, to president and chief operating officer. Skruck was responsible for the company’s insurance company and related operations since 2002. In addition, Lawrence “Bud” …
National insurance program administrator Venture Insurance Programs named Michael DeMarco executive vice president for its Preferred Club Program. He will be responsible for the overall success of the insurance program for golf and country clubs nationwide. Prior to his position …
A Montgomery, Ala. circuit court judge barred the two-year college system from changing the classification of 140 employees in a way that would remove their tenure benefits. Post-secondary officials sought to move the employees from a Skills Training Consortium on …
President George W. Bush approved federal disaster aid in Alabama to supplement state and local recovery efforts from Hurricane Ike in Mobile and Baldwin counties. The White House announced Sept. 26 that the action makes federal funds available on a …
Damage estimates indicate hurricanes Gustav and Ike washed about a million cubic yards of sand apiece from Alabama’s Baldwin County beaches, and repairs could cost more than $13 million. Gulf Shores Public Works Director Mark Acreman said it will take …
Richard Ford, chief examiner of the Alabama Department of Insurance since 1993, accepted election as president of the Society of Financial Examiners at the organization’s recent annual meeting in Nashville, Tenn. At the Department of Insurance, Ford directs the efforts …
