Ace USA, the U.S.-based retail operating division of the Ace Group of Companies, announced that Brian Witzmann has been appointed senior vice president and regional executive officer for Ace USA’s Northwest Region, and Stephen Dennison has been named client executive. …
A Helena, Mont., woman who used a check scheme to steal nearly $158,000 from her employer has been sentenced to four years in prison. A federal judge imposed the sentence on 43-year-old Margaret Blixt, and ordered $157,710 in restitution plus …
The Professional Insurance Agents of Oregon/Idaho announced its new officers and presented a number of awards at its 40th Annual Convention and Trade Show in Sunriver, Ore. Pete Lackner, owner of Rose City Associates, was elected president and will serve …
Cincinnati Financial Corp. announced that The Cincinnati Insurance Co. launched operations in Washington on May 22 with the appointment of its first independent agency in that state. Payne Financial Group Inc. has been selected to bring Cincinnati’s property/casualty insurance products …
The board for Montana’s state workers’ compensation system has authorized a 1 percent decrease in the overall rates paid by policyholders. The State Fund board authorized the decrease, for the coming year. The action marks the first time in six …
Liberty Northwest, a member of Liberty Mutual Group based in Portland, Ore., appointed Larry W. Becker president and chief operating officer. Becker most recently was executive vice president, sales and marketing for Liberty Northwest. He led Liberty Northwest’s agency expansion …
Spooked by devastating wildfire seasons, the nation’s top insurers are inspecting homes in high-risk areas throughout the West and threatening to cancel coverage if owners don’t clear brush or take other precautions. The inspections have angered homeowners and watchdog groups …
Allied Health Care Nuts & Bolts: Travis-Pedersen Associates, Inc. is now offering a policy that covers a broad range of medical malpractice and general liability exposures. Allied health care facilities are those businesses that provide medical services directly to a …
Allied Medical Organizations PL/GL Nuts & Bolts: Travis-Pedersen Associates Inc. is now offering a policy that covers a broad range of medical malpractice and general liability exposures. Allied health care facilities are those businesses that provide medical services directly to …
Antique Home Insurance Nuts & Bolts: MiddleOak is offering the insurance designed exclusively for antique homes. Comprehensive coverage (similar to a high value home policy) for pre-1930 homes with coverage at $250,000 to $5 million. Endorsed by a historical trust. …
