Maryland News

Maryland tends to alcohol training

Groups offering state-mandated alcohol-awareness training to bartenders and liquor-store workers would have to provide at least three hours of instruction and give a state-approved test under rules proposed by the Maryland Comptroller of the Treasury. The proposal would standardize requirements …

New Markets

Professional Liability Program Nuts & Bolts: London American Profess- ional Liability program designed for a diverse set of professions, including many types of consultants, insurance services, media and real estate classes. Coverage is offered on both a primary and excess …

New Markets

Social Service Program Nuts & Bolts: London American Risk Specialists, Inc. is offering a Social Service Program written by an “A” rated carrier that includes general liability, professional liability, (including sexual abuse/molestation) property, non-owned auto, domestic social services with foreign …

Coastal communities only halfway ready for a major storm

Average insured homeowners throughout Gulf and Atlantic coastal communities have taken just half the steps which would best position them to recover from a major storm, according to a new Hurricane Readiness Index. The index is based on a survey …

People

Privately owned insurance and risk management firm McQueary Henry Bowles Troy LLP (MHBT), announced that Chuck Hoffmann re-joined the firm’s Dallas office as senior vice president of Personal Insurance Professionals. Hoffmann was a part of the MHBT family in the …

New Markets

Workers’ Compensation – Middle Market Nuts & Bolts: Workers’ compensation for middle market and loss-sensitive plans, with broad risk appetite, is being offered by PointSure Insurance Services. Premiums are in excess of $130,000 with guaranteed cost and loss-sensitive plans. Experience …

New Markets

Homeowners in Arizona Nuts & Bolts: Abram Interstate Insurance Services Inc. in Rocklin, Calif. is offering homeowners coverage in Arizona. The program includes high risk properties, seasonal homes, brush areas, protection classes 1-10, older homes and homes with losses. High …

New Markets

Professional Liability ProgramTITLE: Nuts & Bolts: London American Profess- ional Liability program designed for a diverse set of professions, including many types of consultants, insurance services, media and real estate classes. Coverage is offered on both a primary and excess …

Figures

Three-fourths Of 553 global companies — of all sizes and world regions, including the Middle East — surveyed by The Conference Board have a detailed avian flu pandemic readiness plan in place or are in the process of developing a …

STUDY QUESTIONS EFFECTIVENESS OF EFFORTS TO DETER TERRORISM

Government attempts to deter terrorism can backfire and promote invigorated reprisals and a cycle of violence, according to a new study by University of Maryland researchers. The study is based on a review of what the researchers say is the …