February 6, 2008
Tupelo, Miss.-based BancorpSouth Insurance Services Inc., a subsidiary of BancorpSouth Bank, said Monday it has signed a deal to buy JMG/IC Insurance Agency Inc., of Nacogdoches, Texas. Terms of the deal were not disclosed. Joe Max Green, chairman of JMG/IC …
February 6, 2008
A severe weather front fell upon the Southern states inciting a series of strong tornadoes that moved across Kentucky, Tennessee, Mississippi and Arkansas, wreaking damage and killing at least 48. As the information of the damage and fatalities reached the …
February 6, 2008
Dallas-based managing general agency and surplus lines wholesaler U.S. Risk Insurance Group Inc. announced it has named Jeff Hicks a senior underwriter in its Commercial Underwriting department. In this position, Hicks will specialize in transportation, property and casualty lines (including …
February 5, 2008
Democrat Hillary Rodham Clinton said she might be willing to have workers’ wages garnisheed if they refuse to buy health insurance to achieve coverage for all Americans. The New York senator has criticized presidential rival Barack Obama for pushing a …
February 5, 2008
The Republic Group (Republic), based in Dallas, has entered the personal lines market in Arkansas, the company announced. Republic entered the state with its commercial lines products in December 2007. Republic companies will distribute homeowners, dwelling fire, commercial lines, and …
February 4, 2008
BancorpSouth Insurance Services, Inc., a subsidiary of BancorpSouth Bank, headquartered in Tupelo, Miss., has agreed to acquire the Nacogdoches, Texas — based JMG/IC Insurance Agency, Inc. The effective date of the transaction will be Jan. 1, 2008. Financial terms of …
February 1, 2008
Oklahoma’s unemployment rate rose 0.1 percent in December to 4.3 percent, spurred by higher jobless claims in more than half of the state’s 77 counties, according to state officials. About 1.65 million people were employed in Oklahoma in December and …
January 29, 2008
Pine Bluff, Ark.’s new fire chief is fed up with arsons at abandoned homes in his city – so much so he’s reaching into his own wallet to try and stop the blazes. Don Horton said he will offer a …
January 27, 2008
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January 27, 2008
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. Kidnap and Ransom Coverage Nuts & Bolts: Travis-Pedersen & Associates of Arizona, LLC is offering …