The Central Texas Chapter of the Chartered Property Casualty Underwriters (CPCU) Society announced the newly elected officers for 2007-2008. The new officers are: President – Stephanie Harvey, senior underwriter of Texas Municipal League – IRP; President-elect – Kim Kimball, auto …
San Diego-based Golden Eagle Insurance, a regional company of Liberty Mutual Group’s Agency Markets business unit, has honored five of its appointed agencies with the 2006 Chairman’s Award, which is presented to the company’s highest performing insurance agencies. Senior representatives …
Vacation Income Property Nuts & Bolts: Middle Oak is offering insurance designed exclusively for vacation income property. What is covered: homes, condos, short term or year round rentals, owner use, two nights, seasonal etc. In the name of a trust, …
Nutraceuticals Nuts & Bolts: MarketScout is offering commercial general liability or products on a claims made basis, defense inside the limits. Target risks include accounts with 20 or fewer products, new ventures and importers. Herbals, botanicals, vitamins, minerals, enzymes, and …
Nearly 52 percent of U.S. urban Interstates are now congested and traffic fatality rates rose slightly, but road surface conditions and bridge conditions improved, according to the Reason Foundation’s latest annual highway performance report. “Gridlock isn’t going away,” said David …
EPLI for Law Firms Nuts & Bolts: SUA Inc. is offering employment practices liability insurance for law firms with up to 100 employees in all 50 states that includes coverage for allegations of harassment, discrimination, and wrongful employment practices. Additional …
Edgewood Partners, Calco Insurance Edgewood Partners Insurance Center, a California retail property and casualty and benefits insurance brokerage firm announced an agreement in principle has been reached with Calco Holdings Inc. to acquire Calco Insurance Brokers and Agents Inc. to …
Hawaii governor vetoes workers’ comp bills The Hawaii Legislature has failed to override Gov. Linda Lingle’s vetoes of two workers’ compensation bills. A two-thirds majority vote was required in both the House and Senate to override the vetoes. Both bills …
Family Entertainment Centers Nuts & Bolts: A program tailored for family fun centers and endorsed by International Association of Amusement Parks and Attractions is available through American Specialty Insurance & Risk Services Inc. Types of coverages include general liability; excess/umbrella; …
Bermuda shorted as more U.S. captives form onshore, Aon reports Bermuda’s reign as the undisputed global leader among captive domiciles is being challenged by U.S. companies that are increasingly leaning toward onshore domiciles for their captive insurance companies. That is …
