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The Governing Board of the California Earthquake Authority has hired Glenn A. Pomeroy as CEO. Pomeroy has extensive experience in public service positions, including former commissioner of insurance of North Dakota. In addition, Pomeroy has served as North Dakota securities …

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. Liquor Liability with Assault and Battery Nuts & Bolts: United States Liability Insurance is writing …

Markel Acquires Nebraska’s Specialized Insurance, Inc.

Markel Insurance Company today announced that it has acquired Specialized Insurance, Inc., of Blair, Neb. Specialized Insurance provides admitted garage program coverage primarily in the western United States, with concentration in California, Oregon, Arizona, Washington, Nevada, and Colorado. The program …

Nebraska Bill would Expand Workers’ Comp Coverage to Mental Illness

Employees who witness violent acts and suffer mental illnesses as a result would be eligible for workers’ compensation benefits under a bill discussed Thursday by state lawmakers. Several senators raised concerns about how much the proposal could cost the state …

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Kenneth A. Bowles as been named the 2008 PIA National Professional Agent of the Year by the National Association of Professional Insurance Agents. Bowles was honored for his work on behalf of professional insurance agents, his commitment to the highest …

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. Contractors Nuts & Bolts: Lemac & Associates, a division of Risk Placement Services, Inc., is …

It Figures

$381 Million Kansas state officials say the winter storm that knocked power out to thousands of customers across Kansas continues to get costlier. The newest damage estimate puts the figure at $381 million. The Kansas adjutant general’s department and the …

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. Contractors Nuts & Bolts: Lemac & Associates, a division of Risk Placement Services Inc., is …

People Wisconsin-based Wausau Insurance recently announced that Michael Parker has been appointed executive vice president — Field Operations. Parker will have oversight responsibility for all Wausau field sales and underwriting divisions. Over a 30-year career with Wausau, he held increasing …

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. Hackers Nuts & Bolts: Coverage for unauthorized access to electronic communication systems (hacker) is being …