Hurricane Season News

Officials: Next Terrorist Attack on U.S Not Matter of If, But When

The threat of terrorism against the United States remains chillingly lethal five years after 9/11, and officials predict another massive attack is not a matter of if — but when. Despite a government overhaul and more than $250 billion (euro196.65 …

Flooded Pa. Homeowners Blame Spillover from N.Y. City Reservoirs

New York City’s thirst for drinking water is clashing with Anthony Harlacher’s desire not to be flooded. Harlacher, who has endured three major floods in two years, is spending tens of thousands of dollars to raise his two-bedroom cottage in …

Beazley Launches Lloyd’s Facility for U.S. Commercial Property Cat Risks

The London-based Beazley Group plc, a leading Lloyd’s insurer, has created a facility in the Lloyd’s market for catastrophe – exposed U.S. commercial property risks. Beazley said its “Quincat facility will enable the property team to write 100 percent layers …

Glenn Jennings, Kentucky Office of Insurance, Former Executive Director

Glenn Jennings replaced Martin J. Koetters as executive director of the Kentucky Office of Insurance in April 2005. In June of this year, Jennings himself was replaced by Julie Mix McPeak, an attorney, when Gov. Ernie Fletcher called upon Jennings …

A long way to go

In many respects, Louisiana and Mississippi have made great strides in restoring their coastal areas in the year since Hurricane Katrina wreaked its havoc and claimed well over a thousand lives. But by most accounts, they still have a long, …

Glenn

Former Executive Director A ‘spirited’ Kentucky wants make up ground in the race for captives Glenn Jennings replaced Martin J. Koetters as Executive Director of the Kentucky Office of Insurance in April 2005. In June of this year, Jennings himself …

The Commissioners

A ‘spirited’ Kentucky wants make up ground in the race for captives Glenn Jennings replaced Martin J. Koetters as executive director of the Kentucky Office of Insurance in April 2005. In June of this year, Jennings himself was replaced by …

Editor’s Note: A long way to go

While significant problems persist-severe damage to public infrastructure and reduced populations continue to present challenges-the billions of dollars in claims paid to date are helping fuel an increase in residential building. In many respects, Louisiana and Mississippi have made great …

Premiums remain flat in second quarter except in hurricane-exposed regions, risk managers report

According to the Risk and Insurance Management Society Inc.’s Benchmark Survey, commercial insurance premiums were flat to slightly lower in the second quarter of this year compared to the prior year. The RIMS Benchmark Survey is a survey of current …

Also, Phillip Hill was elected chief financial officer and vice president of operations. Hill has been part of Ogilvy-Hi

People Ogilvy-Hill Insurance elected Mark Shipp president and CEO. Shipp has been with Ogilvy Hill for 11 years. In addition to his new role as president/CEO he will continue to build new relationships in the field. The Professional Insurance Agents …