Stockton, Calif.-based Western Maritime Insurance Services, a specialist in commercial and recreational marine wholesale insurance, announced today that it is expanding into 13 states for 2007 thru the newly formed entity. Those states will be Arkansas, Missouri, Tennessee, Texas, Oklahoma, …
Although 2006 is safely behind us, some sticky issues are on the horizon as we edge our way into 2007. Case in point is the pending Supreme Court cases of Safeco v. Burr and GEICO v. Edo. The cases are …
Apartment Property Program Nuts & Bolts: Houston-based London American Risk Specialists Inc. has an Apartment Property Program endorsed by the National Apartment Association. The program is available in the continental United States. Highlights of the program include: competitive rates on …
Monoline Energy Nuts & Bolts: MarketScout, the Dallas-based eInsurance Exchange, has launched an exclusive Monoline Energy Workers’ Compensation program. The facility accepts most class codes related to the energy industry, including operations “over the hole” and USL&H exposures. Dollars: Statutory …
Real Estate Appraisers Nuts & Bolts: San Diego-based AMIS (Alliance Marketing and Insurance Services) is offering broader package policies for real estate appraisers handling residential and commercial property. This policy offers commercial general liability coupled with errors and omissions and …
Builders & Tradesmen’s Commercial Package Nuts & Bolts: Builders & Tradesmen’s Insurance Services Inc., Rocklin, Calif., has a new commercial package policy available in California underwritten by One Beacon. Eligible classes are garage, manufacturers, offices, restaurants, apartments and many more. …
Bad Faith (Mo. App. Jan. 4, 2007) Ruling: Attorneys fees were awarded under Missouri’s “Vexatious Refusal to Pay” statute. Insured brought suit against insurer for denial of homeowners coverage. In addition to an award for insured’s loss, the jury awarded …
The Independent Agents Association of Delaware (IIAD) and the Insurance Agents & Brokers of Delaware (IA&B of DE) have agreed to merge their memberships. “Our members have clearly told us that they want a single organization to represent their interests …
Parking and Valet Operators Nuts & Bolts: USRisk Brokers has a new Parking and Valet Operators Program designed for businesses engaged in parking customers’ cars, such as self-parking garages and lots, assisted parking, valet parking and parking for special events. …
Monoline Energy Nuts & Bolts: MarketScout, the Dallas-based eInsurance Exchange, has launched an exclusive Monoline Energy Workers’ Compensation program. The facility accepts most class codes related to the energy industry, including operations “over the hole” and USL&H exposures. Dollars: Statutory …
