May 20, 2008
Wilmington (Delaware) City Council President Ted Blunt has suspended his campaign for lieutenant governor. Blunt issued a statement saying it was important for the Democratic Party to unite. The move clears the way for Insurance Commissioner Matt Denn to become …
May 19, 2008
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 …
May 19, 2008
$18 Million Estimated damage caused by a string of tornadoes that struck Suffolk, Virginia in late April, damaging more than 1,200 houses. Gov. Tim Kaine pledged to make available any state resource to help in the recovery effort. $8 Million …
May 19, 2008
Insurance companies in Delaware would be banned from raising the auto insurance rates of policyholders or dropping their policies because they are volunteer firefighters and ambulance company members a under proposed legislation. Senate Bill 239 is sponsored by state Sens. …
May 19, 2008
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. Pizza Delivery Program Market Detail: IPC offers hired and non-owned auto coverage for food delivery …
May 19, 2008
There are more than a half million enterprises in the restaurant and bars market generating approximately $5.5 billion in all lines premium. This is a sector that has enjoyed generally solid to exceptional growth in sales and employment in recent …
May 8, 2008
Conectiv Energy and three subcontractors will pay $1.65 million to settle a discrimination lawsuit filed by four black workers in Pennsylvania who said they were subjected to racial slurs, Ku Klux Klan graffiti and a noose that was left hanging …
May 5, 2008
At the request of Pennsylvania Gov. Ed Rendell, New York City has agreed to release more water from its reservoirs in the Catskills in an effort to reduce the danger of flooding in communities downstream along the Delaware River. Flood-battered …
May 5, 2008
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. Human Services Nuts & Bolts: Travis Pederesen and Associates is offering general liability, professional, umbrella, …
May 5, 2008
Yahoo Inc. likely faces a flood of shareholder lawsuits for rejecting a $47.5 billion takeover bid from Microsoft Corp., even if investors find holding the company responsible to be an uphill battle. Microsoft pulled its sweetened $33-per-share offer Saturday because …