April 15, 2010
Pacific Gateway Insurance Agency (PGIA), a wholly owned managing general agent/managing general underwriter of National Indemnity Insurance Co. (NICO), a member of the Berkshire Hathaway Group of Insurance Companies, has acquired the California property/casualty division of the Berkshire Hathaway Homestate …
April 14, 2010
The Ohio Insurance Institute (OII) has reported that amount of insured losses from the series of February winter storms will be at least $28.2 million, with 12,173 claims filed to-date across the state. Because some property damage has yet to …
April 12, 2010
Jennifer Hetzel, a broker at AmWins Group Inc., has been named the 2008 – 2009 Region VIII Rookie of the Year. Hetzel is a member of the San Diego Insurance Women, a local affiliate of the National Association of Insurance …
April 8, 2010
Victoria H. Lovinggood, underwriting trainee at Zurich, has been named the 2008 – 2009 Region VIII Young Professional of the Year. Lovinggood is a member of the Insurance Women of San Gabriel Valley, a local affiliate of the National Association …
April 5, 2010
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. Nonprofit Package Market Detail: Pennock Insurance offers a nonprofit organization all-in-one package product. This product …
April 2, 2010
Zurich Financial Services Group has announced the appointment of Cecilia Reyes, 51, a Swiss and Philippine citizen, as Chief Investment Officer and member of the Group Executive Committee, effective April 1. She reports directly to CEO Martin Senn. Reyes is …
March 24, 2010
American Collectors Insurance, a provider of specialty insurance for collector vehicles and collectibles, has expanded to its 50th state by offering collector-vehicle insurance coverage in Hawaii. American Collectors, which has provided collector-vehicle insurance since 1976, offers insurance for collector cars, …
March 23, 2010
Monarch E&S Insurance Services has a new medical marijuana program available to California and Hawaii agents. This program for medical marijuana dispensaries is offering a package, property and general liability coverages, and can include limited theft coverage on stock/inventory. Property …
March 22, 2010
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. Couriers Market Detail: RLI Transportation’s courier coverage for vans, pick-ups and straight trucks must have …
March 22, 2010
In the wake of last month’s tsunami in Chile and less than six months after a tsunami hit American Samoa — both events that resulted in loss of life and property — The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration and the …