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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. 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 …

Nebraska Lawmakers Sign Off on Multimillion-Dollar Settlement

Nebraska state lawmakers signed off on a nearly $10 million settlement between the state and the mother of a man injured in a traffic accident ago nine years ago. The Legislature gave first-round approval to paying that and other claims. …

Fireman’s Fund Offers Uninsured/Underinsured Protection

Novato, Calif.-based Fireman’s Fund Insurance Co. announced it will offer new uninsured/underinsured liability protection as an endorsement to its Prestige Excess policy – personal liability coverage that protects the customer from damages they incur due to the wrongful acts of …

South Can Expect Warmer Weather through June, Say U.S. Forecasters

Warmer-than-normal weather conditions will persist through June in the southwestern, southern and southeastern United States, government forecasters said on Thursday. The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration also predicted in its spring forecast that most of the country will have an …

ASPN Expands Regional Territories, Names 5 New Vice Presidents

ASPN (Agency Specialty Product Network) announced it is expanding its regional territories from seven to 11 in the U.S. In addition to the five curent ASPN regional vice presidents, ASPN has added five new regional vice presidents to further increase …

Ratings Roundup: Motor Club, CIFG, Nationwide, Medical Savings

A.M. Best Co. has withdrawn the financial strength rating (FSR) of ‘A’ (Excellent) and issuer credit rating (ICR) of “a+” and assigned a category NR-5 (Not Formally Followed) to Motor Club Insurance Association of Omaha, Nebr. “These rating actions follow …

National Trade Group Names New Midwest Region State Affairs Manager

The National Association of Mutual Insurance Companies (NAMIC) has announced that Mark Johnston has joined the association as state affairs manager for the Midwest region. Johnston is a former health insurance lobbyist from St. Louis, Mo. Johnston will advocate on …