ACE USA, the U.S.-based retail operating division of the ACE Group, announced new executive appointments in its global client executives practice and regional operations in Houston. Pam Humphrey will assume the position of senior vice president and global client executive …
Marsh & McLennan Agency LLC (MMA), a subsidiary of insurance broker Marsh Inc., has appointed Anthony Gruppo as regional CEO for MMA’s Southwest Hub, effective March 18. He will be based in Houston. Gruppo brings 30 years of insurance industry …
Houston-based HCC Insurance Holdings Inc. reported a record $107.1 million in net earnings for the third quarter ended Sept. 30, 2012. By comparison, the company’s net earnings for the third quarter of 2011 totaled $60.4 million. Net earnings were $283.1 …
The U.S. Department of Labor’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration has cited Westlake Vinyls Co. LP in Geismar, La., for 10 serious safety and health violations, primarily related to OSHA’s process safety management standards. Proposed penalties total $67,000. OSHA’s Baton …
USG Insurance Services Inc., a national wholesaler and MGA, is expanding its Texas operations with a new office in Houston. Rose Perez, branch manager, and A.J. Perez, producer/broker, will launch this new location. Rose Perez most recently served as area …
Historic rainfall levels that drenched the Houston area last week flooded dozens of homes and caused widespread street flooding, but the rain also is likely to result in the end of drought conditions in Southeast Texas, officials said on July …
A Houston man has pleaded guilty to recruiting patients for a healthcare provider in return for kickbacks. Floyd Leslie Brooks, 45, entered a plea of guilty to conspiracy to violate the Anti-Kickback Statute for his role in the $45 million …
Houston-based Dean & Draper Insurance Agency has been recognized by the Network of Vertafore Users (NetVU) for employing technology best practices that enhance productivity, simplify processes and improve customer service outreach. The 2012 Automation Excellence Award was bestowed during the …
Houston-based Town & Country Insurance Agency Inc., a subsidiary of Encore Bancshares Inc. and an affiliate of Encore Bank N.A., has completed its acquisition of Whittington Insurance Agency. Whittington Insurance Agency is an independent insurance agency headquartered in League City, …
BancorpSouth Insurance Services Inc. has added Larry D. Batie II as marketing manager for the Texas region. He previously served as account executive and assistant vice president at Marsh & McLennan Cos. Based in Houston, Batie will have an active …
