Colorado News

The 2007 Numbers are in for National Contractors Insurance Company, Inc., A Risk Retention Group (NCIC)

Another Year of Solid Growth, With 2007 Premiums Increasing By 16.5% Over 2006 Strength and Security – Reinsured by AM Best Rated A- IX, 95:5 Quota Share After 1st $10,000 – Arguably One of the Strongest RRG’s in the Construction …

Colorado Authorities Say 1 Arsonist May Be Responsible for 17 Fires

Grand Junction, Colorado police are investigating 17 downtown fires they say may be the work of a single arsonist. The fires began Jan. 8 and the most recent was last week. Fires have been set in carports, garages and at …

Insurance Industry Celebrates Women’s Achievements

May 18-24, 2008, marked National Insurance Women’s Week, a celebration recognizing the contributions women are making in all areas of the insurance industry. The National Association of Insurance Women began NAIW Week as National Insurance Women’s Day on May 10, …

People

Specialty Insurance Managers Inc. CEO Frank R. Berry and President Diana G. Berry are retiring. The Austin, Texas-based managing general agency chose to perpetuate by passing the leadership of the firm to Mike Berry, chairman and CEO; Sherri Hendricks, president; …

Insurance Industry Celebrates Women’s Achievements

May 18-24, 2008, marked National Insurance Women’s Week, a celebration recognizing the contributions women are making in all areas of the insurance industry. The National Association of Insurance Women began NAIW Week as National Insurance Women’s Day on May 10, …

Colorado Residents Cleaning Up After Tornadoes, Hail

Colorado residents affected by powerful storms that struck the northern part of the state about 80 miles north of Denver on May 22, 2008, are beginning to sort through the wreckage and pick up the pieces. According to the Rocky …

Business Moves

Areté Partners Ronald J. Leston, broker, financial planner and benefits/retirement consultant, announced the launch of Areté Partners LLC, a Denver-based management and human capital consultancy that will offer insurance brokerage, benefits consulting and financial services to clients in North, Central …

New Markets

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Texas Approves 10 Companies to Self-Insure for Workers’ Comp

Commissioner of Workers’ Compensation Albert Betts approved 10 companies, employing approximately 31,400 employees in Texas, to self-insure for workers’ compensation claims for a one-year period under the Texas Department of Insurance, Division of Workers’ Compensation Self Insurance Program. Under Texas …

Colorado’s Cherry Creek Insurance and Gaspar Jones Merge

Colorado-based Cherry Creek Insurance and Gaspar Jones have merged operations. Beginning immediately, the companies will execute the integration of the two agencies. The combined staff of 55 insurance professionals will service more than 8,000 clients from Cherry Creek Insurance’s corporate …