The loss of 20 key Freescale Semiconductor employees in the disappearance of a Malaysian airliner on Saturday raises questions about whether the company should have allowed so many of them to board the same plane, but security experts said that …
With an original goal of raising $300,000 for the United Way of Greater Austin, the response from area insurance professionals was so successful during the first six months of the campaign that the Insurance Industry Challenge upped its goal to …
Independent insurance wholesaler, All Risks Ltd., has expanded in its’ South Central Region by opening an office in Austin, Texas. The expansion follows All Risks’ addition of a team of experienced brokers in Dallas in summer 2013. The All Risks …
Michelle Raue has joined State Auto’s Western Region in Austin, Texas, as claims regional manager. Raue assumes responsibility and oversight for the local execution of the group’s claims strategy, claims quality and customer service. She brings 17 years of claims …
Service Lloyds Insurance Co., based in Austin, Texas, announced that G. Steven Collier has been named the company’s director of underwriting and Jan Kearbey has been named director of marketing. Collier is a senior-level executive with more than 32 years …
Insurance agents in Austin, Texas, report the interest in homeowners obtaining flood insurance coverage has risen dramatically after two recent rains that have flooded portions of Austin and neighboring communities. Approximately 650 homes and businesses were either damaged or destroyed …
Columbus, Ohio-based Nationwide Insurance announced that the company is looking to add 100 new Advantage Program insurance agents in the Dallas, Fort Worth, Austin and San Antonio, Texas markets. Nationwide Insurance Advantage Program agents will serve as independent contractor exclusive …
Austin, Texas-based Combined Agents of America LLC (CAA) announced that 13 of its 52 member agencies have been recognized as 2013 “Best Practices” agencies by the Independent Insurance Agents & Brokers of America (IIABA or the Big “I”) and Reagan …
Austin, Texas-based Capson Physicians Insurance Co., a national medical malpractice insurer, announced that Frank Coppersmith has joined the company as senior vice president responsible for technology and strategic partnerships. Coppersmith has more than 22 years of experience in the technology …
The western region office of State Auto Insurance, based in Austin, Texas, announced additions to its regional workforce to support a growing small business, middle market and large account portfolio. The group has added nine new underwriting and claims associates: …
