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Insurers, underwriters try to relax with medispas

In a world where one-stop shopping is the norm, it makes sense that consumers now demand cosmetic and medical services be blended and offered in one location. With no extra travel and no extra hassle, a one-stop, beauty overhaul — …

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Youth recreation programs Nuts & Bolts: Markel Insurance Co. is offering coverage for youth recreation programs and camps. Coverage includes general liability, umbrella, sexual abuse/molestation, directors and officers, child abduction, special events, professional liability, property, key employee replacement, auto, crime, …

No region of country is immune to wildland fires

Some states face tougher seasons than others but every state must deal with the threat Historically, the lion’s share of in-season wildland fires occurs in the country’s western regions, however, as evidenced by the massive blaze in Georgia that torched …

My New Markets

Youth recreation programs Nuts & Bolts: Markel Insurance Co. is offering coverage for youth recreation programs and camps. Coverage includes general liability, umbrella, sexual abuse/molestation, directors and officers, child abduction, special events, professional liability, property, key employee replacement, auto, crime, …

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No region of country is immune to wildland fires Some states face tougher seasons than others but every state must deal with the threat Historically, the lion’s share of in-season wildland fires occurs in the country’s western regions, however, as …

Insurers, underwriters try to relax with medispas

In a world where one-stop shopping is the norm, it makes sense that consumers now demand cosmetic and medical services be blended and offered in one location. With no extra travel and no extra hassle, a one-stop, beauty overhaul the …

Lorenzo Joins Golden Bear Management Corp. in New Ill. Office

Rupert Hall, president of Golden Bear Management Corp., recently announced that Roland E. Lorenzo has joined the firm as vice president of their new Illinois office. Lorenzo has over 20 years experience in the insurance industry, most recently as the …

Mo. Attorney General Candidate Pushes for Child Product Safety Law

Democratic attorney general candidate Margaret Donnelly on Wednesday called for Missouri to enact a children’s product safety law that could penalize business that don’t quickly inform consumers of product recalls. Donnelly wants Missouri to model its measure on one in …

21% Property Rate Hike Approved in La. May Affect 8,500

Louisiana regulators approved a property insurance rate change on Aug. 15, a statewide average rate increase of over 21 percent that will affect roughly 8,500 policyholders. The Louisiana Insurance Rating Commission approved the rate increase request from the Teachers Insurance …

IISI Offers Courier/Package Delivery Program

Innovative Insurance Solutions, Inc., an insurance advisor specializing in transportation risks, has launched a new program specifically for couriers/package delivery and others in the expedited local delivery industry. IISI is the exclusive program manager, with the authority to quote, bind …