Socius Insurance Services, Inc., a San Francisco-based management liability and property & casualty insurance wholesaler, today announced the appointment of Devin Wright as assistant vice president in its San Francisco office. The company also hired Matt Baird as assistant vice …
While insurers generally see the use of credit scores as both fair and valid, not all independent agents concur. Two lawsuits of interest to the insurance industry have generated media attention in recent weeks. Neither were being tried in South …
Insurance broker Willis Group Holdings has appointed Thomas V. Ealy as national partner of the Midwest Region for its North American retail operations. In his new role, Ealy will oversee the company’s retail offices in Illinois, Minnesota, Wisconsin, Michigan, Ohio …
While insurers generally see the use of credit scores as both fair and valid, not all independent agents concur. Two lawsuits of interest to the insurance industry have generated media attention in recent weeks. Only one was being tried in …
A.J. Gallagher, Fox Lawson Itasca, Ill.-based Arthur J. Gallagher & Co. has acquired Fox Lawson & Associates LLC in St. Paul, Minn. Terms of the transaction were not disclosed. Founded in 1995, Fox Lawson & Associates is a compensation and …
The Michigan Supreme Court on Oct. 7 heard opening arguments in a closely watched case that may decide the fate of insurers’ use of credit history in setting rates for personal lines policies in that state. In 2005, under then-Commissioner …
Michael “Mike” R. Donohoe of Mankato, Minn., was installed as vice chairman of the Independent Insurance Agents & Brokers of America at the association’s recent Leadership Conference in New Orleans, La. Donohoe is an owner of and an independent agent …
Minors in Michigan wouldn’t be prosecuted for underage drinking if they or their friends call 911 for medical assistance under legislation approved this week with backing from state law enforcement and college students. The measure is designed to prevent cases …
Lansing, Mich.-based workers’ compensation insurer, Accident Fund Insurance Company of America, has added Darcy Kerr as vice president of Human Resources. Kerr brings more than 17 years of human resources experience to Accident Fund and will lead the Human Resources …
Michigan insurers say they’re raising $1 million to fund a new anti-arson program in Wayne County, which faces an increase in fires-for-profit during the economic downturn. County Prosecutor Kym Worthy says the state’s most populous county isn’t doing a good …
