October 20, 2008
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. Medi-Tourism Professional Liability Market Detail: Arrowhead Wholesale Insurance Services LLC brings to market a professional …
October 6, 2008
Liberty Mutual, Safeco Boston-based Liberty Mutual Group finalized its acquisition of Seattle, Washington-based Safeco Corp. on Sept. 22 after entering the agreement in April. While improving its scale and geographic reach, the transaction strengthens Liberty’s standing to fifth largest property …
October 6, 2008
North Dakota’s Insurance Commissioner Adam Hamm was appointed to fill the vacancy left by a popular Insurance Commissioner Jim Poolman, who left 17 months early to take a job in the private sector. Amid the flack from Poolman’s early departure, …
October 6, 2008
Liberty Mutual, Safeco Boston-based Liberty Mutual Group finalized its acquisition of Seattle, Washington-based Safeco Corp. on Sept. 22 after entering the agreement in April. While improving its scale and geographic reach, the transaction strengthens Liberty’s standing to fifth largest property …
September 22, 2008
California Insurance Commissioner Steve Poizner has proposed regulations that would make a green auto insurance option available for California consumers. If implemented, pay-as-you-drive auto insurance would allow motorists to more accurately pay for the coverage they need by linking their …
September 22, 2008
Understanding and Planning for Exporters’ Risks While Cargo Is In Transit In the world of foreign trade, making the sale is only half the battle. Once the sale is completed, the arduous process of getting the merchandise from the seller …
September 22, 2008
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. Insurance Intermediary E&O Market Detail: Quadrant Insurance Managers makes available a professional liability program designed …
September 22, 2008
CRC Insurance, Southern Risk CRC Insurance Services Inc., the wholesale insurance unit of BB&T Corp., completed its purchase of Southern Risk Operations LLC. Sumter, S.C.-based Southern Risk is an excess and surplus insurance broker for personal and commercial properties along …
September 22, 2008
The Chubb Corp has named Richard G. Spiro executive vice president and chief financial officer, effective Oct. 1. Spiro, 44, succeeds the retiring Michael O’Reilly, who will remain at company until the end of 2008 to assist in the transition. …
September 22, 2008
Illinois Governor Declares State of Emergency Midwest residents felt the wrath of Hurricane Ike on September 13 and 14 as rains made their way up the middle corridor of the country pelting Illinois and Indiana, spurring Illinois’ governor to call …