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Jeannie Davila Encino, Calif.-based NAS Insurance Services has appointed Jeannie Davila as assistant vice president in charge of its new E&S Property Insurance facility. Davila brings 30 years of insurance experience to her new post. Previously, she was regional president …

AIA: Increasing Idaho’s Speed Limit is Dangerous

Increasing Idaho’s speed limit from 65 mph to 75 mph is dangerous public policy, according to the American Insurance Association (AIA). A bill (SB 1082) introduced by the Senate earlier this month will reportedly exact a terrible toll on Idaho’s …

Agency Success Lessons Learned from Computer Manufacturers

The biggest builders of personal computers (PC) and typical property/casualty (P/C) agencies are alike in many ways. These similarities extend far beyond the simple truth that both sell something of value to the general public. Virtually every hardware manufacturer must …

People & Places

Michael Miller Scottsdale Insurance Company named Michael D. Miller as president and chief operating officer. Miller replaces retiring SIC President R. Max Williamson. Miller has more than 27 years of experience in the insurance industry, including working in several areas …

Abram Interstate Unveils Web-based Rating Program

Abram Interstate Insurance Services Inc. announced the release of P.U.R. E., a new Web-based rating program for personal property. P.U.R.E. (Personal Lines Underwriting and Rating Engine) is a new Web-based Homeowners and Dwelling Fire rating system for difficult to place …

ACE USA Appoints Dennison as Regional Executive, Northwest Region

ACE USA, the U.S.-based retail operating division of The ACE Group of Companies, today announced the appointment of Stephen D. Dennison as senior vice president and regional executive, Northwest Region. Based in San Francisco, Dennison will be responsible for setting …

NAMIC Appoints Western Region State Affairs Manager

Former property and casualty claims adjuster, subrogation analyst and insurance attorney, Christian Rataj, has joined the National Association of Mutual Insurance Companies (NAMIC) as state affairs manager for the Western United States. Based in Denver, Rataj will advocate on behalf …

N.M., Idaho Customers to Share in $40 Million State Farm Settlement

Some New Mexico consumers will share in a $40 million settlement between states and State Farm Mutual Insurance Company. State Farm failed to properly title some vehicles for salvage, Attorney General Patricia Madrid said. “Recognizing its error, State Farm approached …

Agent Association Partners to Offer Online Education

The National Association of Professional Insurance Agents has announce a partnership with Learn.net to launch a new on-line CE and Professional Skills Education Center for member and non-member agents at: www.PIANET.com/Education. The initial launch will serve Alaska, Arizona, Arkansas, California, …

KY. OFFICE OF INSURANCE RECEIVES ACCREDITATION AWARDS:

The Kentucky Office of Insurance was one of four state insurance departments to receive accreditation awards in the National Association of Insurance Commissioners’ Financial Regula-tion Standards and Accreditation Program. Honors also were presented to Idaho, Oklahoma and Washington regulators during …