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Synercon Insurance Holdings In Nashville, Tenn., two insurance industry veterans have formed Synercon Insurance Holdings, a venture that will acquire and link leading independent insurance agencies. David D. Haynes, serving as CEO of Synercon, is the founder and former chairman …

Marsh Acquires Heath Lambert’s Finnish Unit

Marsh announced from its London office that it has acquired the business of Heath Lambert Finland Oy (HLF Oy), the country’s third largest insurance broker. The further strengthens Marsh’s leading position in the country. Terms of the agreement were not …

In the oil and gas sector, all policies are not the same

In previous articles on this subject I have preached the virtues of watching out for the four “C’s” of insurance protection for the oil and gas operator — contracts, coverages, costs and claims — and they remain as important areas …

In the oil and gas sector, all policies are not the same

In previous articles on this subject I have preached the virtues of watching out for the four “C’s” of insurance protection for the oil and gas operator — contracts, coverages, costs and claims — and they remain as important areas …

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Safeco Seattle-based Safeco has expanded its sales organization from five to nine regions, and has named executives to lead two of the territories. “Independent insurance agents have consistently told us they want more personal contact,” said Spencer Donkin, senior vice …

Clark Elected Chair of the AAMGA Under 40 Organization

Michael Heagerty, president and CEO of The Harry W. Gorst Co. based in Chatsworth, Calif., recently announced that Bryan Clark, senior vice president/underwriting, is the new chair for AAMGA’s Under Forty Organization (UFO). Clark’s appointment was made official at the …

In the oil and gas sector, all policies are not the same

In previous articles on this subject I have preached the virtues of watching out for the four “C’s” of insurance protection for the oil and gas operator — contracts, coverages, costs and claims — and they remain as important areas …

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Phone Indications on EPLI Nuts & Bolts: International Excess Agency Inc. is offering phone indications on employment practices liability. The company suggests that interested parties provide the number of employees, class of business and loss history, and it will provide …

Deadline Nears for Conn. Flood Victims Seeking Federal Aid

Connecticut residents who incurred financial costs as a result of storms and flooding in the state last April have less than one week remaining until Aug. 14 to register for assistance, according to the U.S. Department of Homeland Security’s Federal …

Endurance Names Guenther Chief Re Underwriting Officer for London

Endurance Specialty Holdings Ltd. announced that Hans-Joachim Guenther would join Endurance Worldwide Insurance Limited in London as Chief Underwriting Officer for Reinsurance and Head of Reinsurance for Europe. He has 19 years of experience in the reinsurance market, most recently …