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Insurers Association Voices Concern Over Washington ‘Bad Faith’ Bill

Following the Washington Senate’s passing of an Insurance Fair Conduct Act, the Property Casualty Insurers Association of America (PCI) has issued a statement voicing its concern that the bill will lead trial attorneys to seek more litigation that could lead …

Minnesota Company Recalls Sausage That May Contain Bacteria

A Minnesota company is voluntarily recalling about 330 pounds of ready-to-eat sausage products that may contain bacteria, the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service said. The agency said Earle of Sausage of Willernie, Minn., is recalling 1-pound …

Safeco Rolls Out Package BOP

Seattle-based Safeco isoffering BOP Access, a new commercial insurance businessowner policy that is designed to disentangle the insurance buying process for small businesses — such as restaurants and light manufacturers — that have above-average insurance needs. The product is designed …

Banks’ Total Insurance Revenue Dipped; Brokerage Income Rose in ’06

The nation’s bank holding companies (BHCs) experienced a slight decline of 1.3 percent in their total insurance revenue from $44.1 billion in 2005 to $43.5 billion in 2006. Citigroup, Inc. (N.Y.), Wells Fargo & Company (Calif.), Countrywide Financial (Calif.), HSBC …

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Logging and Lumbering Nuts & Bolts: O’Donovan & Associates’ Timber Harvester Program is designed to provide customized coverage for the contractor who harvests and hauls timber and related products. Mechanized and manual cutting operations are both included. Related timber dealers …

People

The Main Street America Group has promoted Ed Kuhl to executive vice president, chief financial officer, and Dick Schultz to assistant vice president, and appointed Tom Frazier to assistant treasurer. Kuhl joined Main Street America in 1988 as controller. He …

People and Places

The Main Street America Group has promoted Ed Kuhl to executive vice president, chief financial officer, and Dick Schultz to assistant vice president, and appointed Tom Frazier to assistant treasurer. Kuhl joined Main Street America in 1988 as controller. He …

My New Markets

BOP, Beauty, Nail Salons Nuts & Bolts: Bass Underwriters has a new admitted program for BOPs targeting a varied selection of risks. The program will entertain such businesses as beauty and nail salons, clothing stores, convenience stores, electronic and video …

My New Markets

BOP, Beauty, Nail Salons Nuts & Bolts: Bass Underwriters has a new admitted program for BOPs targeting a varied selection of risks. The program will entertain such businesses as beauty and nail salons, clothing stores, convenience stores, electronic and video …

My New Markets

Commercial Auto Nuts & Bolts: Texas Specialty Risk Programs is offering coverage on commercial auto fleets, 1-20 power units. Lowest pricing available. Same day quotes if requested. No loss info required. Submission only requires accord application and business accord auto …