It’s no secret. Insurance is a relationship business. And the agent-wholesale broker relationship is no exception. The continued soft market hasn’t stifled relationships either. Wholesale brokers are still a much needed asset to retail agents even though the need to …
The U.S. House of Representatives has a measure extending the federal flood insurance program for five years. The bill, H.R. 5114, the “Flood Insurance Reform Priorities Act of 2010,” sponsored by Rep. Maxine Waters (D-Calif.) and Rep. Barney Frank (D-Mass.), …
David Estrada has been named managing director at Rainmaker Advisory LLC, based in Portland, Ore. Estrada has more than 25 years of experience in the retail insurance brokerage indutsry. He previously was president of USI Northern California.
BB&T Insurance Services of California Inc. announced it has named Michael DeMore senior vice president and employee benefits manager of the Irvine, Calif., operation. DeMore has more than 30 years of experience in the employee benefits arena and has a …
Barney & Barney LLC, a San Diego-based insurance brokerages, has added 13 new sales associates throughout its three branches in San Diego, Orange County and the Bay Area. The new hires, who are recent college graduates, include: Sarah Bedford, Robert …
Sentry Insurance Mutual Co. in Stevens Point, Wis., announced that Peter G. McPartland is joining Sentry in August as president and chief operating officer. McPartland is a seasoned insurance executive with more than 30 years’ experience in the industry, including …
The nation’s top mine safety official urged quick passage this week of a bill that would crack down on mines with safety problems, despite industry complaints that the legislation is too punitive. Mine Safety and Health Administration director Joe Main …
Specialty insurer Markel Corp., has struck a deal worth at least $135 million to acquire Aspen Holdings, which sells workers’ compensation under the name FirstComp to small businesses in 31 states. Aspen, which is headquartered in Omaha, Nebraska, operates primarily …
Los Angeles – July 14 2010. City of Hope’s National Insurance Industry Council (NIIC) announced it will honor Kevin Kelley, CEO of Ironshore, with The Spirit of Life Award, City of Hope’s most prestigious philanthropic honor. City of Hope is …
National Interstate Insurance Co. is now making its commercial vehicle insurance product available in Alabama, Georgia, Tennessee and Virginia. The Richfield, Ohio company said it is actively seeking to increase its agent/broker network with new appointments. Originally launched in 2006, …
