November 1, 2010
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. Environmental Services Market Detail: Swett & Crawford offers coverage for contractors or consultants providing environmental …
October 25, 2010
The superintendent of New Jersey’s fourth-largest school district surrendered to the FBI on Thursday and was charged with fraud and bribery over an alleged insurance-kickback scheme that federal officials called “staggering” in its scope. Toms River Schools Superintendent Michael Ritacco, …
October 19, 2010
As the aging population and advances in medical technology fuel the healthcare industry’s rapid expansion, providers face new growth opportunities and specialized protection needs. To help healthcare administrators address these needs, The Hartford Financial Services Group, Inc., has expanded its …
October 19, 2010
A.M. Best Co. has affirmed the financial strength ratings (FSR) of ‘A+’ (Superior) and issuer credit ratings (ICR) of “aa-“of Houston Casualty Group (HCC), its property/casualty members and HCC Life Insurance Company. Best also upgraded the FSRs to ‘A+’ (Superior) …
October 18, 2010
$500,000 Amount sought by a Maryland couple over a bedbug infestation in their apartment. Orville and Rebecca Brown say they were forced to move out of their apartment and throw away most of their possessions, including all of their 3-year-old …
October 18, 2010
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. Roofers Market Detail: Leo Risk Services, a regional wholesale broker, has markets for roofing contractors …
October 7, 2010
Maryland-based All Risks Ltd. has hired Ginger Hayes as marine underwriter. She has over 30 years of experience in the insurance industry, most of that time as a producer and underwriter in the commercial marine insurance arena. Hayes most recently …
October 5, 2010
The National Weather Service has confirmed that a tornado hit a neighborhood in Anne Arundel County in Maryland. The weather service says the tornado with winds up to 80 mph touched down in Milburn during heavy storms on Thursday. Forecasters …
October 5, 2010
The Obion County, Tenn. family whose home burned on Sept. 29 while firefighters watched from their truck has insurance to payoff their mortgage but not enough to cover everything lost or to rebuild, according to the family and their insurance …
October 4, 2010
Maryland’s highest court has upheld a state law that limits the amount of money people can receive for suffering in lawsuits. Judges on the Court of Appeals ruled against the parents of a 5-year-old boy who drowned at a Crofton …