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American E&S Offers Vacant Property Insurance Program

San Francisco-based American E&S Insurance Brokers is offering property and general liability coverage for vacant commercial and residential buildings. Available nationwide (except Kentucky), the program is available for properties valued up to $2 million. Residential (DP1 and DP3) and commercial …

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The Insurance Marketing and Communications Association named Richard Look president. He is a marketing communications veteran with agency and insurance company experience, and currently serves as vice president of marketing communications for Inventure Inc., a privately owned insurance services company …

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The Insurance Marketing and Communications Association named Richard Look president. He is a marketing communications veteran with agency and insurance company experience, and currently serves as vice president of marketing communications for Inventure Inc., a privately owned insurance services company …

Ky. Officers Sue Over Holiday Party Injuries

Two Lexington, Kentucky police officers who were injured breaking up a large fight at a hotel have filed a lawsuit claiming the partygoers were served too much alcohol. Officer Randall Combs injured his shoulder and Officer Derrick Wallace dislocated his …

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Kentucky Police Officers Sue for Injuries at Unruly Holiday Party

Two Lexington, Kentucky police officers who were injured breaking up a large fight at a hotel have filed a lawsuit claiming the partygoers were served too much alcohol. Officer Randall Combs injured his shoulder and Officer Derrick Wallace dislocated his …

Nebraska Could Be Next State for Fire-Safe Cigarette Law

Nebraska has fallen out of the mainstream when it comes to smoking-related laws, but that could change. Thirty-seven states have passed laws requiring that all cigarettes sold in their states be fire-safe. Nebraska is not among them, but the state …

Kentucky Bank Sues Merrill Lynch for $40 Million Over Investment Losses

Kentucky’s largest state-chartered bank has sued Merrill Lynch for $40 million over failed securities bought through the investment firm. Pikeville-based Community Trust Bank filed the suit in federal court on New Year’s Eve. Community Trust Bank claims it now holds …

States Rate Poorly on Consumer Insurance Information on Web

A national consumer group says state insurance departments vary in the quality of the information they provide consumers online, with differences in the usefulness of information such as the rates and practices of individual insurance companies. According to the Consumer …

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Jim Johnstone has joined Westbrook, Conn.-based The Gowrie Group of Cos. as a producer in the Boat/Yacht department. Jim brings deep marine and sailing industry expertise that will enable Gowrie to broaden its reach into the boating market and the …