Dr. Robert Hartwig News

People Dallas-based McQueary Henry Bowles Troy LLP named Kyle Moss a partner in the firm. Moss, previously employee benefits director in MHBT’s Dallas office, is responsible for the production and servicing of MHBT’s group benefits clients. Moss’ experience dates back …

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FleetRisk Advisors appointed David C. Wagner president and chief operating officer. Wagner previously worked at FleetRisk Advisors from 2004 to 2005 as senior vice president, field operations. Wagner possesses more than 20 years experience in the technology industry. ReSource Pro …

III”s Stewart to Retire; Hartwig to Succeed

Gordon Stewart will retire December 31, 2006 from the Insurance Information Institute after 15 years as president of the organization. Dr. Robert P. Hartwig, senior vice president and chief economist of the I.I.I., was elected executive vice president by the …

Texas P/C Symposium to Feature Former La. Commissioner

Former Louisiana Insurance Commissioner John Wooley will be the luncheon speaker at the 14th annual Mid-Year Property & Casualty Insurance Symposium in Austin, Texas, on July 13. Wooley served as commissioner during Hurricane Katrina and its aftermath. The symposium is …

Insurance Industry on Solid Financial Footing, But Overall Results Mask Problems in Certain Lines, Locations

The property/casualty insurance industry will report an increase in its capital base and an overall profitable performance in 2005, enabling it to meet the insurance needs of the growing U.S. economy, according to preliminary financial results compiled by the Insurance …

The facts about credit information and insurance

The use of credit history, one of many underwriting tools, is not a new concept and one that has received strict scrutiny from insurance regulators and consumer advocates around the country. Some insurers have used individual credit histories in underwriting …

By Jerry Johns

The facts about credit information and insurance The use of credit history, one of many underwriting tools, is not a new concept and one that has received strict scrutiny from insurance regulators and consumer advocates around the country. Some insurers …

I.I.I. Says Nearly 70% of Katrina Homeowner Claims Settled in Louisiana, Mississippi

Homeowners insurers have settled nearly 70 percent of claims from Hurricane Katrina in Louisiana and Mississippi, according to the Insurance Information Institute (I.I.I.). The I.I.I. estimated that more than 732,000 homeowners insurance claims have been settled in the two states, …

Enhanced IJ Broadcasting enlivens insurance news

Insurance Journal has launched IJ Broadcasting, an enhanced section on its Web site for multimedia content that will include video and audio interviews, current news and features, educational workshops and other industry-related information. IJ Broadcasting is also making online video …

Springing Back

In the insurance world catastrophes pretty much defined what 2005 was all about; 2004, as well, for that matter. As devastating as all the hurricanes, tsunamis and earthquakes were for the people who suffered from them, the insurance industry seems …