Arkansas News

Business Moves

Liberty Mutual, Wausau Liberty Mutual Group, which sells insurance both direct and through independent agents, is discontinuing direct distribution to mid-sized businesses and now plans to distribute its commercial property/casualty insurance products in the middle market exclusively through independent agents …

Business Moves

Liberty Mutual, Wausau Liberty Mutual Group, which sells insurance both direct and through independent agents, is discontinuing direct distribution to mid-sized businesses and now plans to distribute its commercial property/casualty insurance products in the middle market exclusively through independent agents …

Declarations

The Job Engine “Small businesses are the job engine of this state. This increased exemption encourages the spirit of entrepreneurship and will help create new and better paying jobs for Texans.” —Texas State Representative Brandon Creighton. Creighton, who represents part …

People

Linda Timmons has been promoted to director of communications for the Independent Insurance Agents of Texas (IIAT). In this position, Timmons will manage the organization’s internal and external communications, publications and Web site. She previously served as communications manager for …

Liberty Mutual Drops Direct Sales to Middle Market Businesses

Puts Faith in Independent Agents Liberty Mutual Group is throwing in the towel on direct distribution of insurance to middle market businesses. Because it couldn’t beat independent agents and brokers — who dominate sales in this segment — Liberty Mutual …

New Markets

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. High-Value Homeowners’ Protection Market Detail: Irwin Siegel Agency Inc. brings agents access to AIG’s Private …

Ohio Among States Weighing Tougher Seat Belt Laws to Get Funding

More cash-strapped states want to give law enforcement officers the authority to pull over motorists who aren’t wearing seat belts. The 15 states, including Ohio, that are considering making the switch need to do so before July to be eligible …

Okla. AG ‘Not Optimistic’ About Settlement in Poultry Pollution Case

Oklahoma’s attorney general says he remains hopeful, but not optimistic, about a pretrial settlement in the state’s federal lawsuit against more than a dozen poultry companies accused of polluting the one million-acre Illinois River Watershed with bird waste. “Being somewhat …

America First Appoints Stricklen to Head Farm & Ranch Division

America First Insurance, a Liberty Mutual Agency Markets regional company based in Richardson, Texas, has appointed Stephen Stricklen to assistant vice president, Specialty Products. In this position Stricklen will manage the company’s new Farm & Ranch Division, as well as …

Kentucky Reeling from Ice Storm; Slow FEMA Response Hit

In some parts of rural Kentucky, they’re getting water the old-fashioned way — with pails from a creek. There’s not room for one more sleeping bag on the shelter floor. The creative are flushing their toilets with melted snow. At …