November 15, 2009
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 Construction Liability Market Detail: Insurance Specialty Group presents PrimeSTARR, an ISO-based commercial construction general …
November 15, 2009
The following list is taken from the Insurance Journal Top 100 P/C/ Independent Insurance Agencies report published in Insurance Journal on Aug. 3. These agencies represent the leaders in total personal lines premium volume among the overall Top 100, which …
November 13, 2009
PersonalUmbrella.com of Emeryville, Calif., announced that American Alternative Insurance Corp. (AAIC) will be the insurer of its online personal umbrella program. AAIC is a subsidiary of Munich Re America Corp. and an affiliate of Munich Reinsurance America Inc. The company …
November 6, 2009
The Kentucky Derby Museum will reopen next year after renovations to fix flooding damage are made to the tourist attraction showcasing the world’s most famous horse race. Flash flooding that hit Louisville in early August swamped the basement and main …
November 4, 2009
Dogs will no longer get a “free bite” in Independence, Kentucky. Officials in the northern Kentucky city put more teeth into the animal control ordinance this week by removing a provision that a dog couldn’t be declared vicious until after …
November 4, 2009
Officials of the Kentucky Association of Counties insurance group have agreed to stop paying for most meals, trips or gifts for county officials. The Lexington Herald-Leader reports that KACo officials took the move in response to a threat of fines …
November 3, 2009
Raleigh, North Carolina-based BB&T Insurance Services, the nation’s seventh largest insurance broker, said it has expanded its southwest Florida operation with the acquisition of Oswald Trippe and Co. Inc. of Fort Myers. Terms were not disclosed. In addition to its …
November 2, 2009
A volunteer fire department in south central Kentucky is suing two equipment makers, alleging that faulty installation caused a fire truck to crash last year. The civil suit in federal court against Ohio-based Reberland Equipment Inc. and Firovac Power Systems …
November 1, 2009
State funds blunt the impact of bigger losses through concerted loss prevention efforts. An insurance industry think tank has concluded that 25 public and quasi-public workers’ compensation insurance plans perform better financially than the private market in a number of …
November 1, 2009
State funds blunt the impact of bigger losses through concerted loss prevention efforts. An insurance industry think tank has concluded that 25 public and quasi-public workers’ compensation insurance plans perform better financially than the private market in a number of …