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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. Technology Errors & Omissions Market Detail: Chamber Insurance Agency Services gives agents access to an …

Universal North America’s Financial Rating Upgraded by Demotech

Universal Insurance Co. of North America has received an upgraded Financial Stability Rating of A’ (A Prime) Unsurpassed for its Florida operations from the rating organization Demotech. Demotech said it upgraded the rating after an evaluation of the company’s financial …

Hawaii Commissioner: State Based Insurance Regulation Works

There’s a need for state-based insurance regulation, according to Hawaii Insurance Commissioner J. P. Schmidt. Speaking to professors and experts in finance from around the world in his keynote speech at the 16th Annual Global Financial Conference. Commissioner Schmidt’s speech …

Anti-Fraud Group Urges Maine to Fight Insurance Fraud

An national advocacy group is urging lawmakers in Maine to create an insurance fraud bureau. The Pine Tree State, according to the Coalition Against Insurance Fraud, has the highest per-capita rate of insurance fraud in America and should act to …

Calif. Workers’ Comp Permanent Disability Ratings Not Bound by AMA Guides

The California Workers’ Compensation Appeals Board recently ruled on two permanent disability (PD) workers’ compensation insurance cases that physicians are not necessarily bound by the American Medical Association’s “Guides to the Evaluation of Permanent Impairment” portion of the 2005 Schedule …

Hawaii Re-Issuing Licenses for Personal Lines Insurance

The Hawaii Insurance Division is re-issuing license certificates to resident and nonresident insurance producers who sell personal lines insurance. The Homeowners-Personal Lines (HO-PL) and Vehicle-Personal Lines (VE-PL) insurance classes have been combined as Personal Lines (PL-ALL) to conform with the …

My 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. Child Welfare Organizations Market Detail: Markel Insurance Co. offers agents access to a program for …

CNA Offers New Programs for Campgrounds, Tattoo Artists

The excess and surplus (E&S) unit of CNA insurance companies is offering two new programs for resort-style campgrounds and tattoo artists/piercing professionals. The E&S Campgrounds program is targeted to campgrounds with amenities including river rafting, swimming, fishing, golfing, wall climbing, …

Hawaii Re-Issuing Licenses for Personal Lines Insurance Producers

The Hawaii Insurance Division is re-issuing license certificates to resident and nonresident insurance producers who sell personal lines insurance. The Homeowners-Personal Lines (HO-PL) and Vehicle-Personal Lines (VE-PL) insurance classes have been combined as Personal Lines (PL-ALL) to conform with the …

Spring Weather Warnings: Midwest Floods; Droughts in South, West

Flooding in the upper Midwest, which could rival the high water levels experienced in 2006 and possibly 1997, and continued drought in the South and West are among the warnings contained in the national outlook for this Spring from federal …