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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. Liquor Liability Coverage Nuts & Bolts: Advanced E&S Insurance Underwriters recently announced the offering of …

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Agency Specialty Product Network, a unit of Aon Corp., has named five new regional vice presidents. Rob Romano will head the Northeast Region, which comprises Connecticut, Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Rhode Island, Vermont, New York City and Long Island. Romano …

People Mullis Newby Hurst L.P., an Addison, Texas-based provider of construction insurance and surety bonds in Texas, promoted Jan Johnson to senior vice president and director of insurance. Johnson, a 26-year veteran of the insurance industry, has served as vice …

Aon Hires Four Insurance Industry Veterans for Honolulu Office

Aon Corp. a risk advisor and insurance broker, today announced that Marcus Kim, Janet Ng, Jeff Case and Frank Wirt have joined the company’s Honolulu office. “Marcus Kim, Janet Ng, Jeff Case and Frank Wirt have proven brokerage experience and …

Appeals Court Rules Against State of Hawaii

An appeals court has ruled that the fees the state of Hawaii charged insurance companies were unconstitutional and amounted to an illegal tax. That’s because the assessments were in excess of the “cost of the services rendered” and used to …

Total Bank Insurance Revenue Up Slightly in 2007

The nation’s bank holding companies experienced a slight increase of 0.5 percent in their total insurance revenue from $43.5 billion in 2006 to $43.7 billion in 2007. Citigroup Inc. (N.Y.), Wells Fargo & Co. (Calif.), HSBC North America Holdings (Ill.), …

Hawaii Tattoo Industry Could be Deregulated

Hawaii tattoo artists are uniting against a measure that would allow anyone to make tattoos even without training. The bill would deregulate the tattoo industry by repealing Hawaii’s licensing procedures and safety requirements. Tattoo businesses worry that hepatitis and other …

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. Sports & Recreation Nuts & Bolts: Sadler Sports and Recreation is offering sports and recreation …

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The Governing Board of the California Earthquake Authority has hired Glenn A. Pomeroy as CEO. Pomeroy has extensive experience in public service positions, including former commissioner of insurance of North Dakota. In addition, Pomeroy has served as North Dakota securities …

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. Sports and Recreation Nuts & Bolts: Sadler Sports and Recreation is offering sports and recreation …