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New Markets

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. Personal Lines Insurance Agents E&O Nuts & Bolts: Travis-Pedersen & Associates of Arizona, LLC is …

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Privately owned insurance and risk management firm McQueary Henry Bowles Troy L.L.P. (MHBT), based in Dallas, named David Ball a partner in the firm. Ball, previously vice president in the property and casualty group in MHBT’s Dallas office, specializes in …

New Markets

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Regulators Address the Politics of Underwriting

There is an X-factor in setting insurance rates that even actuaries would have a hard time calculating: Politics. For those who serve as their state’s ultimate authority on what factors insurers can use to raise or lower rates, political calculations …

ISO: Insurers to Pay $6.5 Billion in 2007 Catastrophe Claims

U.S. property/casualty insurers are expected to pay homeowners and businesses $6.5 billion for 2007 property losses from 23 catastrophes — the eighth lowest cost in a decade and the seventh lowest frequency for the same period, according to preliminary analysis …

Kan. Firefighter, Wife Charged with Arson, Insurance Fraud

A Kansas firefighter and his wife are charged with multiple felonies in an alleged insurance fraud-arson scheme. Shawnee Heights Fire District firefighter Laramie McPherson and his wife Christine McPherson are accused of trying to set fire to their 1999 Toyota …

Kan. Senate Committee Moves Quickly on Disaster Relief Bill

A Senate committee is moving quickly on a proposal to help flood- and tornado-damaged communities rebuild homes. The Ways and Means Committee voted Monday to sponsor the proposal. It would provide $12 million over three years to help communities rebuild …

Brooke Credit Announces Re-branding as Aleritas Capital

Kansas-based Brooke Credit Corp. recently announced a new brand initiative and visual identity, along with the launch of the company’s new website www.aleritascapital.com. According to Brooke’s written statement the launch of the new brand is effective immediately, and, while the …

Agent to Head P/C Office at La. Insurance Department

Louisiana Commissioner of Insurance Jim Donelon appointed Edward O’Brien to serve as the deputy commissioner of the Louisiana Department of Insurance Office of Property & Casualty, the department announced. O’Brien starts at his new post Jan. 21, 2008. O’Brien will …