Kentucky News

Dunlap Named President of Huntington Insurance

Columbus, Ohio–based Huntington Bancshares Inc. recently announced the appointment of Pete Dunlap as president of Huntington Insurance. In this role Dunlap is responsible for the oversight and strategic direction for the company’s insurance business, which includes consumer and commercial services …

Wisconsin Commissioner Says Humana Paid $750,000 to Resolve Complaints

Humana Insurance Co. has agreed to pay the state of Wisconsin $750,000 to settle complaints about its marketing and other practices. Insurance Commissioner Sean Dilweg says the settlement will protect seniors from problems related to the company’s aggressive marketing of …

Selective Insurance Appoints Slader, White

Selective Insurance Co. announced that Laurie A. Slader has been appointed assistant vice president for actuarial reserving and Jacqueline B. White is now assistant vice president, commercial small business leader. Slader joined New Jersey-based Selective in January 2006 as an …

State Auto Adds Real Time Rating for Agents in Ohio, Kentucky

The State Auto Insurance Companies announced today its introduction of real-time rating via SilverPlume Rating Solutions’ PL Rating for agents. State Auto is partnering with SilverPlume to offer their Web-based comparative rating tool, PL Rating, to agents in Ohio and …

Workers’ Comp Loss Costs in Kentucky Good News for Employers

A 2008 filing most insurance carriers will use to develop rates for workers’ compensation coverage shows the third straight decrease in loss costs, Department of Insurance Commissioner Sharon P. Clark announced. The loss cost figures show an average reduction of …

20-17 The losing score for the Atlanta Falcons in the team’s Aug. 9 preseason opener against Jacksonville, a game that was started by quarterback Chris Redman, who used to sell property casualty insurance. Redman worked as an insurance agent at …

Business Moves

Aon, Benfield Chicago-based Aon Corp. is acquiring UK-based broker Benfield Group Limited for about $1.75 billion. The price includes $6.55 (£3.50) per share in cash and the assumption of $170 million (£91 million of Benfield net debt). The consideration represents …

Declarations

Taking the 5th “Has it been your custom and habit in prosecuting litigation to have Senator Lott contact and encourage witnesses to give false information?” —State Farm Fire & Casualty Cos. attorney Jim Robie cross-examining Zach Scruggs, son and law …

New Markets

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Kentucky Approves Workers’ Comp Loss Cost Reduction of 5.1%

A 2008 filing most insurance carriers will use to develop rates for workers’ compensation coverage shows the third straight decrease in loss costs, Insurance Commissioner Sharon P. Clark announced. The loss cost figures show an average reduction of 5.1 percent …