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Andrew J. Valdivia has been elected president of White & Co. Insurance Inc., of Santa Monica, Calif., and will be responsible for property and casualty sales, account development and account management. Valdivia was formerly White’s executive vice president. He joined …

Business Moves

State National, United Specialty State National Companies formed a new affiliate, United Specialty Insurance Company. The company began operation in March following admission to the state of Delaware and will exclusively service the surplus lines market. United Specialty said it …

Delmarva poultry industry criticizes federal avian flu planning

News Currents The federal government could learn a thing or two from the Delaware- Maryland-Virginia area poultry industry about how to prepare for an outbreak of avian flu, according to the Delmarva industry officials. In a meeting called by U.S. …

New Markets

HO-3 Homeowners in Texas Nuts & Bolts: The Republic Group, based in Dallas, introduced a new Homeowners Form 3 product in Texas. The company said the HO-3 is modeled after the ISO Homeowner form and is an all-perils product with …

People

Andrew J. Valdivia has been elected president of White & Co. Insurance Inc., of Santa Monica, Calif., and will be responsible for property and casualty sales, account development and account management. Valdivia was formerly White’s executive vice president. He joined …

Business Moves

Barlocker Insurance Services, The Leavitt Group Barlocker Insurance Services will become part of the Leavitt Group in early June. A definitive letter of intent was signed on April 6, followed by inter-company announcements. While the transaction’s terms were not disclosed, …

Delmarva poultry industry criticizes federal avian flu planning

The federal government could learn a thing or two from the Delaware- Maryland-Virginia area poultry industry about how to prepare for an outbreak of avian flu, according to the Delmarva industry officials. In a meeting called by U.S. Rep. Michael …

New Markets

HO-3 Homeowners in TexasTITLE: Nuts & Bolts: The Republic Group, based in Dallas, introduced a new Homeowners Form 3 product in Texas. The company said the HO-3 is modeled after the ISO Homeowner form and is an all-perils product with …

Minn. Life Says Think ‘Partnership’ on Retirement Benefits

Public employers can retain valuable staff, attract new talent and help employees fund retirement by encouraging a shift from a “benefits” mentality to a “partnership” mentality. That’s the message Joe Chang from Minnesota Life Group Insurance will share on May …

Best Affirms Everest Re ‘A+’ Ratings

A.M. Best Co. announced that it has affirmed the financial strength rating (FSR) of “A+” (Superior) and the issuer credit ratings (ICR) of “aa-“of the reinsurance operating subsidiaries of the Bermuda-based Everest Re Group Limited. Best also affirmed the ICRs …