March 23, 2009
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. Misc. Medical Malpractice Market Detail: NAS Insurance Services Inc. gives agents the ability to provide …
March 19, 2009
A Connecticut trucking company owner whose poorly maintained dump truck lost control and caused a fiery crash that killed four people in 2005 has pleaded guilty to manslaughter and assault charges. David Wilcox, 73, entered the pleas as jury selection …
March 19, 2009
The family of a Connecticut woman mauled by a chimpanzee last month filed preliminary legal papers seeking $50 million in damages against the primate’s owner. Relatives of Charla Nash filed the legal papers, which are prelude to an expected lawsuit, …
March 18, 2009
Vermont lawmakers are starting a week of hearings on a bill to legalize same-sex marriage. In 2000, Vermont became the first state in the U.S. to adopt civil unions. House and Senate leaders want to pass the gay marriage bill …
March 17, 2009
The Professional Insurance Agents of Connecticut Inc. (PIACT) elected new officers during its annual convention this week. New officers for the group are: — President James Goodman, who is president of Goodman Insurance Inc. in Shelton — President-elect Howard Olderman, …
March 13, 2009
The Massachusetts Registry of Motor Vehicles is close to an agreement with AAA that gives the auto club’s 2.3 million members a chance to renew licenses and vehicle registrations at no extra charge — even on Saturdays — at the …
March 13, 2009
A Sandy Hook, Connecticut insurance agent has been picked as Agent of the Year by the Professional Insurance Agents of Connecticut Inc. Timothy Russell, a senior member of the Russell Agency in Southport, Connecticut, will receive the award next week …
March 13, 2009
Beazley Group plc, an insurer of construction and engineering risks in the Lloyd’s market, has established a builders risk and engineered risk capability in the United States. Builders risk, commonly known as contractors all risks (CAR) and erection all risks …
March 13, 2009
A.M. Best Co. has removed the ratings from under review with negative implications and affirmed the financial strength rating of B+ (Good) and issuer credit rating of “bbb-” of Utah-based Great Western Insurance Company, but has assigned them a negative …
March 11, 2009
Wetsbrook, Connecticut-based insurance agency The Gowrie Group has officially opened its Newport, Rhode Island office. The office is located in the newly renovated 1831 Aquidneck Mill, which shares a 2.5 acre waterfront campus on the Newport waterfront with the International …