October 4, 2010
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. Trucking Market Detail: USAssure Insurance Services. Inc. provides monoline or package program for commercial automobile. …
September 30, 2010
The results are in from the 2010 Best Independent Insurance Agency to Work For survey by Insurance Journal. The owners of the Best Agencies to Work For in 2010 accent different programs or benefits depending upon their employee needs, their …
September 21, 2010
The Arizona Court of Appeals has affirmed a 2008 Maricopa County Superior Court decision that SCF Arizona paid a “reasonable amount” to two ambulatory surgical centers, rejecting their argument that SCF violated state law by using a bill reviewer to …
September 20, 2010
Elizabeth Heck has been named president and chief operating officer of New York-based GNY Insurance Cos. She is a 20-year veteran of the insurance industry. She began her career with Ernst & Young, and worked in senior corporate accounting positions …
September 20, 2010
K&K Insurance, based in Ft. Wayne, Ind., named Todd Bixler president and CEO. Bixler joined K&K Insurance in 1986 as controller, responsible for financial reporting and accounting operations. His subsequent positions of increasing responsibility with K&K included chief financial officer, …
September 20, 2010
Former AIG Chief Executive Officer Martin Sullivan, who was ousted three months before the U.S. government bailed the insurer out, is joining Willis Group Holdings PLC. Sullivan will head a new unit – Willis Global Solutions– that will oversee brokerage …
September 20, 2010
Monarch E&S Monarch E&S Insurance Services opened new offices in Hawaii and Arizona. The Hawaii office, located in Waikoloa, will be operated by company CEO Derek Borisoff. The Arizona office, located in Chandler, will be run by Senior Underwriter for …
September 20, 2010
Interlinked Failures “A complex and interlinked series of mechanical failures, human judgments, engineering design, operational implementation and team interfaces came together to allow the initiation and escalation of the accident.” —A report issued by BP Plc failed to identify any …
September 16, 2010
The Target Markets Program Administrators Association (TMPAA) reports that four additional program carriers have joined the group. Admiral Insurance Co., General Star Management Co., State National Companies and Torus Insurance have all gained membership in the TMPAA. Each carrier is …
September 15, 2010
A Florida judge said Tuesday he would hear arguments Dec. 16 on a lawsuit by 20 U.S. states seeking to block President Barack Obama’s overhaul of the U.S. health care system. U.S. District Judge Roger Vinson, who is weighing a …