Mississippi News

Republic Companies Acquires Ariz.-based General Agency

Dallas-based Republic Companies Inc. (Republic) announced the acquisition of Four Corners Insurance Services Inc. (Four Corners), a general agency based in Phoenix, Ariz. Republic reported that Four Corners specializes in non-standard auto insurance coverages produced through independent insurance agents in …

New Markets

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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. Health Club Nuts & Bolts: Sports & Fitness Insurance is a national underwriting facility specializing …

Up in Smoke No More

States aim to prevent residential fires by requiring ‘fire safe’ cigarettes Movies — think Lauren Bacall and Humphrey Bogart in “The Big Sleep” — often make cigarette smoking look glamorous. Of course, in reality, the practice is anything but. In …

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. Collector Vehicles Nuts & Bolts: Markel American Insurance Co. has introduced a collector vehicle insurance …

Mississippi Insurance Department Opens Office on Coast

In an effort to make the Mississippi Insurance Department more accessible to the state’s coastal residents, Mississippi Insurance Commissioner Mike Chaney opened the department’s new office in Gulfport, Miss. “The department is opening this office full time, as a service …

Disappointed Miss. Couple Unlikely to Appeal Low Katrina Award

A Mississippi couple whose lawsuit over Hurricane Katrina damage to their home ended with a jury verdict that favored the insurance company said they have no plans to file an appeal in the case. An eight-member jury ordered USAA Casualty …

It Figures

2 The number of fires in consecutive days in a University of Tennessee dorm that prompted the state fire Marshal to begin a 24-hour fire alert and watch. The Knoxville Fire Department responded to calls after fires in a fifth …

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. Private and Parochial Schools Nuts & Bolts: Francis L. Dean & Associates of Colorado is …

My 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. Nutritional & Dietary Supplements Nuts & Bolts: Travis-Pedersen and Associates Inc. is offering a new …