September 11, 2008
The crane company involved in a fatal accident at Kansas City Power & Light’s Iatan power plant in Platte County has been fined $14,000 for two serious violations. The Occupational Safety & Health Administration cited Maxim Crane Works, based in …
September 10, 2008
Kansas City, Mo.-based Westrope has announced it has expanded its capabilities in the life sciences arena. The newly expanded emphasis will focus on all aspects of life sciences, including medical devices, biotechnology, manufacturers & distributors of pharmaceuticals and nutraceuticals. By …
September 5, 2008
A Sedgwick County jury has awarded more than $4 million in damages to a Wichita man who became permanently disabled after doctors failed to diagnose Rocky Mountain spotted fever. Kyle Jim was 11 when he was taken to Via Christi …
September 3, 2008
After more than 24 hours on road, a 25-vehicle convoy from the Missouri National Guard arrived on Monday, September 1 in northern Louisiana only hours after Hurricane Gustav hit land farther south, skirting much of New Orleans but still posing …
September 1, 2008
Apex Global, Benefit Partners Apex Global Partners Inc. acquired Benefit Partners and subsidiaries BP Life and Health Insurance Agency, Benefit Partners Financial Services, BP Risk Partners Insurance Agency and Benesystems. Apex Global said Benefit Partners and its subsidiaries together comprise …
September 1, 2008
Community Financial Insurance Center, Monroe, La., hired Jeanette F. Credo as senior vice president for its new Financial Institutions Division for the states of Louisiana, Alabama and Mississippi. Credo will establish and manage a Baton Rouge-based office, which will be …
September 1, 2008
The following markets were selected from the MyNewMarkets database of 25,000 coverages and programs. To find additional markets, or to submit markets, go to www.MyNewMarkets.com. Commercial Property Market Detail: RISC brings to market a commercial property program designed for a …
September 1, 2008
Lots of companies claim to have a great working environment, but when a company backs up its claim with awards, who can deny it? Insurance Journal Top 100 Agency Profile The IMA Financial Group Inc. RANKING: No. 12 Headquarters: Denver, …
August 26, 2008
New Web-Based System Customizes and Consolidates Claims Processing Environment Honolulu, HI – August 26, 2008 — BlueWave Technology™, Inc., a provider of property and casualty insurance solutions, today announced that the Farmers Alliance Companies (FAMI) have selected BlueWave Technology’s PipelineClaims® …
August 26, 2008
Stockton, Calif.-based Western Marine Insurance Services appointed Scott Olmstead vice president of programs underwriting of the Aquapac Plus recreation marine package programs. He will be responsible for managing the underwriting department, taking the lead on program enhancements and also assist …