April 23, 2007
Dallas-based global insurance and reinsurance broker, Colemont, added Catherine L. Wall as assistant vice president and associate legal counsel. In this newly created role, Wall will assist in overseeing the company’s overall domestic legal needs, including monitoring and managing litigation …
April 23, 2007
Company admits no wrongdoing but agrees to pay $2.1 million 8 La.’s governor, commissioner unveil legislative plan Package of bills aimed at increasing competition in insurance market 10 Ark. commissioner tells U.S. Senate regulators have dual role Bowman also explains …
April 23, 2007
Testifying before the United States Senate Committee on Commerce, Science and Transportation on April 11, Arkansas Insurance Commissioner Julie Benafield Bowman, told lawmakers that insurance regulators have the dual responsibility of ensuring the solvency of insurance companies, and making sure …
April 12, 2007
Arkansas Insurance Commissioner Julie Benafield Bowman testified before the United States Senate Committee on Commerce, Science and Transportation on April 11 on the overall state of the property/casualty insurance market and its regulatory landscape. Speaking in support of state-based insurance …
April 11, 2007
Texas General Agency Inc., based in San Antonio, has hired Jay Wagoner to serve as its Product Development manager. Prior to joining TGA, Wagoner was executive vice president of Arrowhead General Insurance Agency, managing their Texas operation. Wagoner is a …
April 9, 2007
Ohio-based State Automobile Mutual Insurance Co. has completed the purchase of the Beacon Insurance Group of Wichita Falls, Texas. With the acquisition, Texas becomes State Auto’s 29th state of operation, according to a recent company statement. Beacon writes approximately $50 …
April 9, 2007
Three recent deaths in all-terrain vehicle accidents in Arkansas, including a toddler and a teenager, are a reminder that ATV accidents are on the rise, and doctors at Arkansas Children’s Hospital want to see the trend reversed. “Arkansas has had …
April 9, 2007
BOP, Beauty, Nail Salons Nuts & Bolts: Bass Underwriters has a new admitted program for BOPs targeting a varied selection of risks. The program will entertain such businesses as beauty and nail salons, clothing stores, convenience stores, electronic and video …
April 9, 2007
Dallas-based KMC Insurance Services promoted Warren Lee to vice president of its commercial lines department. Lee focuses on large commercial accounts, specializing in the home building, roofing, real estate development, and oil and gas industries. Lee has been the recipient …
April 9, 2007
Occupancy revoked “We can’t ignore the fact that the health and safety of the people who live there is in danger. … Conditions there are very dire.” — Frank Michel, a spokesman for Houston, Texas, Mayor Bill White, commenting on …