Colorado News

Solera National Bank, Allstate Enter Partnership

Solera National Bank, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Solera National Bancorp Inc. has announced a a strategic partnership with James Muniz, Exclusive Agent for Allstate Insurance Co., whereby Allstate will establish a satellite agency office in each of Solera’s existing and …

After Verdict in Abuse Case, Vermont Judge Puts Lien on Church

A judge has agreed to put a lien of more than $10 million on property including the headquarters of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Burlington, Vermont, to secure damages won by the plaintiff in a suit alleging sexual abuse by …

People Ohio-based Westfield Insurance appointed Diane Weidrick as executive, commercial lines services. Her responsibilities will include managing the lifecycle of Westfield’s commercial and specialty lines insurance policies, including policy issuance, renewal, endorsements and audits. Weidrick joined Westfield in 2002 as …

People Ohio-based Westfield Insurance appointed Diane Weidrick as executive, commercial lines services. Her responsibilities will include managing the lifecycle of Westfield’s commercial and specialty lines insurance policies, including policy issuance, renewal, endorsements and audits. Weidrick joined Westfield in 2002 as …

Business Moves

AmWINS, Beacon Risk Strategies Charlotte, N.C.-based AmWINS Group Inc. acquired Beacon Risk Strategies, a Seattle-based managing general underwriter of excess-loss benefits insurance. Terms of the transaction were not disclosed. Founded in 1999, Beacon Risk Strategies provides stop-loss products to protect …

Colorado Bill Gives Regulator Authority to Demand Insurance Compensation

Colorado Gov. Bill Ritter has signed a bill that will allow the state Department of Regulatory Agencies (DORA), and its Division of Insurance the legal authority to demand that insurance companies or agents compensate customers fully when they have been …

National Association of Insurance Women Formed From Need for Education

NAIW International took root in 1938, when Elsie B. Mayer and C. Bertha Rachofsky joined nine other Denver insurance women to form an organization for insurance education purposes, according to NAIW International. The two most challenging aspects facing Insurance Women …

Colorado Bill Would Boost Penalties for Poor Insurance Carrier Conduct

The Colorado House is considering a bill that is designed to protect consumers by strengthening penalties when insurance carriers act unreasonably. However, the Property Casualty Insurers Association of America (PCI) is urging the state Legislature to reject the bill, saying …

Business Moves

Barney & Barney, Saylor & Hill Barney & Barney LLC, a San Diego-based insurance brokerage, closed its merger with Saylor & Hill Co., an Oakland, Calif.-based brokerage. The combined companies will work together to provide insurance, risk management and employee …

New Markets

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