Hawaii News

Pacific Gateway Acquires Homestate’s California P/C Division

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 …

Report: February Storms in Ohio Caused More than $28M in Losses

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 …

National Association of Insurance Women Names Hetzel Rookie of the Year

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 …

Lovinggood Recognized By National Association of Insurance Women

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 …

New Markets

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 …

Reyes Named as Zurich’s New Chief Investment Officer

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 …

American Collectors Insurance Enters Hawaii

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, …

Monarch E&S Offers Medical Marijuana Program in California, Hawaii

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 …

New Markets

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 …

First Tsunami Awareness Week: States To Test Communication System

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 …