December 2, 2008
Donegal Group Inc. recently reported that it had completed the acquisition of all of the outstanding capital stock of Sheboygan Falls Insurance Co. The acquisition was approximately $12 million, which includes a surplus contribution of $8.5 million to support the …
November 30, 2008
The Insurance Marketing and Communications Association (IMCA) named Richard Look as president. He is a marketing communications veteran with both agency and insurance company experience, and currently serves as vice president of marketing communications for Inventure Inc., a privately owned …
November 30, 2008
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. Waste Haulers Market Detail: ELM Insurance Brokers Inc. offers automobile and general liability coverage for …
November 26, 2008
Insurer Main Street America Group says it has collected more than a ton of non-perishable goods during its annual Thanksgiving food drive. Just in time for the holiday season, the food items have been donated to several food banks located …
November 19, 2008
Safeco Insurance and Peerless Insurance – Liberty Mutual Agency Markets companies – have announced key management appointments in personal and commercial lines operations for the Northeast Victor M. Pepin has been named vice president, Safeco Insurance, and Northeast regional general …
November 16, 2008
Billionaire Warren Buffett’s Berkshire Hathaway Inc. owns two more insurance companies after completing a deal with White Mountains Insurance Group. Documents filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission show the companies consummated the deal. It was announced in March. Berkshire …
November 16, 2008
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. Employer Stop Loss Market Detail: Markel Insurance Co. provides customized stop loss solutions for sponsors …
November 16, 2008
Barack Obama wasn’t the only one to make history Nov. 4 when he was elected the first black U.S. president. Statehouses also broke ground on several fronts. New Hampshire became the first state in U.S. history to give women the …
November 16, 2008
Warfield-Dorsey, HMS Insurance Two long-time Baltimore area insurance agencies have combined forces. Warfield-Dorsey Co., Inc. of Hunt Valley, Maryland, has merged with HMS Insurance Associates Inc., an independent agency in Lutherville. The merger was effective Oct. 1, 2008, according to …
November 16, 2008
Case Dismissed “I once again apologize for my actions, and for the pain and disappointment those actions caused my family and the many people who supported me during my career in public life.” —Former New York Governor Eliot Spitzer, commenting …