Hawaii News

Hawaii Proposes 16.8 Percent Workers’ Comp Loss Cost Decrease

The National Council on Compensation Insurance has filed a request to decrease workers’ compensation loss costs in Hawaii by 16.8 percent, beginning Jan. 1, 2008, according to the state Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs. DCCA said the reduction is …

SilverStone Group Adds New Director of Aviation Risk Services

Omaha, NE – September 2007- SilverStone Group is proud to announce the addition of Charles Parmley. Charles is a 30-year veteran of the aviation industry who began his career as a draftsman generating engineering drawings for submission to the FAA. …

Farmers Names Sgoureva Regional VP in California

Farmers Insurance Group, Inc., announced that Russina Sgoureva has joined the company as regional vice president of auto product management for California. Previously, she spent more than five years with Progressive Insurance as product manager for independent agency auto. She …

U.S. Distributes $109 Million to States with Primary Seat Belt Laws

U.S. Transportation Secretary Mary E. Peters announced that 17 states, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico and four territories will receive more than $109 million under a federal program to encourage and enforce seat belt use. “Having a strong seat …

My New Markets

Environmental Casualty Coverage Nuts & Bolts: USAssure Insurance Services provides enhancements such as general liability, automobile, workers’ compensation, owners and contractors protective liability, as well as umbrella/excess coverage. Our target market includes, but is not limited to: environmental contractors, consultants …

My New Markets

Insurance Agents E&O Program Nuts & Bolts: Brown & Brown of California Inc. – Programs Division has a new errors and omissions market designed for agents that have been in the industry three or more years, with revenue under $3 …

My New Markets

Technology E&O Nuts & Bolts: International Excess Agency Inc. is offering technology errors and omission coverage that combines tech E&O with network security, media and advertising and miscellaneous professional liability coverages. Coverage includes: E&O cover for both technology products and …

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Nurseries and Tree Farms Nuts & Bolts: Advanced AFT insures trees, plants and shrubs both in the ground and in containers for property insurance excluding crops (wheat, corn etc.). Dollars: $250,000 to $10 million. Carrier: Rated “A” by A.M. Best. …

States, federal agencies try to keep up with wildfires

With major fires burning in more than a dozen states and officials on high alert for more, authorities are scrambling to contain the blazes and keep new ones from igniting, despite unfavorable weather and strained resources. The worst fires have …

My New Markets

Insurance Agents E&O Program Nuts & Bolts: Brown & Brown of California Inc. – Programs Division has a new errors and omissions market designed for agents that have been in the industry three or more years, with revenues under $3 …