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After Record 2006, P/C Insurers See Promising 2007 Ahead

Property/casualty insurers should be able to build on the momentum of 2006 to deliver another profitable year in 2007 if they maintain discipline on price, a group of industry observers told insurance executives attending the 11th annual Property/Casualty Joint Industry …

Insurers Build Record-High Surplus, Lower Non-Coastal Rates After Hurricane Respite

With elevated hurricane activity predicted over the next 15 to 20 years, insurers took advantage of last year’s respite to fix the roof while the sun was shining, setting aside billions to bolster the industry’s claims-paying capacity, according to the …

Hartwig to Speak in Austin at Insurer Group’s Public Policy Forum

Dr. Robert Hartwig, president-elect and chief economist for the Insurance Information Institute is scheduled to speak in January at a public policy forum hosted by Southwestern Insurance Information Service. SIIS announced that the forum would take place Jan. 18, 2007, …

Lloyd’s Releases Second ‘360 Report’ on Climate Change

Lloyd’s has released the second installment of its “360 Climate Change” series, entitled “What next for climate change?” Last June it published the first installment, entitled “Climate Change, Adapt or Bust,” which warned insurers to face up to the growing …

A Year Later, Insurers Report 95% of Katrina Claims in La. and Miss. Settled

One year after Hurricane Katrina, the insurance industry says that nearly 95 percent of homeowners insurance claims have been settled in Louisiana and Mississippi, insurance companies have paid billions in storm damage claims and the vast majority of homeowners in …

People and Places

The Insurance Information Institute has elected Dr. Robert P. Hartwig to president; promoted Dr. L. James Valverde Jr. to vice president of Economics and Risk Management; and announced the retirement of Gordon Stewart, president, after 15 years with III. Hartwig, …

People and Places

The Insurance Information Institute has promoted Dr. Robert P. Hartwig to president; Dr. L. James Valverde Jr. to vice president of Economics and Risk Management; and announced the retirement of Gordon Stewart, president. Hartwig, senior vice president and chief economist …

People and Places

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 to …

People and Places

The Insurance Information Institute has promoted Dr. Robert P. Hartwig to president; named Dr. L. James Valverde Jr. as vice president of Economics and Risk Management; and announced the retirement of Gordon Stewart, president. Hartwig, currently senior vice president and …

People and Places

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 …