Minnesota News

Emergency Aid Approved for Minn. Bridge Collapse Victims

Victims of the Minneapolis bridge collapse will get their first shot of financial aid from the state through a $1 million plan approved Thursday at the Capitol. The emergency relief would count as an advance against bigger potential payments being …

New Markets

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. Dump Truck Fleets Nuts & Bolts: The Maplewood Group is offering coverage for dump trucks …

Business Moves

North Pointe Holdings Corp., American Capital Assurance Corp. Mich.-based North Pointe Holdings Corp. announced it has signed an agreement to sell its Home Pointe Insurance Co. subsidiary — which comprises North Pointe’s Florida homeowners and dwelling fire operations — to …

New Markets

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. Solo/Small Firm Lawyers PL Nuts & Bolts: Travis-Pedersen & Associates of Arizona LLC offers a …

New Markets

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. Military Housing Nuts & Bolts: Venture Insurance Programs has introduced a proprietary guaranteed cost program …

New Markets

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. Preferred Restaurants – Liquor Liability Nuts & Bolts: A program for liquor liability is available …

Fla.-based J. Rolfe Davis Insurance Adds to Sales Force

Maitland, Fla.-based J. Rolfe Davis Insurance added Jon McDonald to their sales force. McDonald will have client account responsibility in the commercial lines department of the agency. McDonald earned a Bachelor of Science degree from Florida State University,and attended the …

Insurance Compact Adopts ’08 Budget

The Interstate Insurance Product Regulation Commission adopted a $1.4 million 2008 budget by a vote of its full membership in a public teleconference yesterday. Following a comprehensive comment period, including a public hearing before its Management Committee last week, the …

People

The Property Casualty Insurers Association of America (PCI) elected new officers during its annual meeting in Boston recently. Robert Joyce, chairman and chief executive officer of Westfield Group, was elected as the association’s new chair; John Blackburn, CEO of Country …

People Lockton Companies LLC appointed Frank Scardino as president of the company’s Dallas property and casualty operation. In his new position, Scardino is responsible for setting the vision and long-term strategies for the insurance broker’s risk management and consulting business. …