New Hampshire News

Merchants Mutual Adds Commercial Lines Subsidiary in Mich.

Merchants Mutual Insurance Co. recently announced that it has recently formed a subsidiary, Merchants Preferred Insurance Co. Merchants Preferred Insurance Co. is now accepting commercial lines business in Michigan, effective Sept. 1, 2007. Merchants Preferred Insurance Co.is a wholly-owned subsidiary …

Waters Named SAN Group Regional V.P. for Northern New England

The insurance network SAN Group, Inc. has added Frank J. Waters as the regional vice president of Northern New England. Waters’ responsibilities will include the overall strategic growth of SAN Group in Maine, New Hampshire and Vermont. This will include …

Hanover Names Lavey Northeast Region President

The Hanover Insurance Group has named Richard W. Lavey regional president for the Northeast region, including the company’s operations in Connecticut, Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, New Jersey and New York. In this capacity, he will be responsible for all aspects …

Liberty Mutual Agency Announces Two Executive Appointments

Liberty Mutual Agency Markets, a strategic business unit of Liberty Mutual Group, recently announced two executive appointments. Dwight W. Bowie, president and chief executive officer, Peerless Insurance, has been named to lead the transition of Ohio Casualty Corporation to Liberty …

N.H. Agents Re-elect George as President; Wainwright President-Elect

The Professional Insurance Agents of New Hampshire Inc. elected its officers for 2007-2008 at its August 21 annual meeting. Judith George, of Contoocook, N.H. was re-elected president. George is vice president of commercial lines for Lakeside Insurance Agency in Windham, …

Workers’ Comp Writer MEMIC Enters N.Y.; Opens Albany Office

Workers’ compensation insurer MEMIC has begun operating in the New York market for the first time. The company opened an office in Albany for its MEMIC Indemnity Co. subsidiary in June, and has begun offering its workers’ compensation insurance to …

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Youth recreation programs Nuts & Bolts: Markel Insurance Co. is offering coverage for youth recreation programs and camps. Coverage includes general liability, umbrella, sexual abuse/molestation, directors and officers, child abduction, special events, professional liability, property, key employee replacement, auto, crime, …

My New Markets

Youth recreation programs Nuts & Bolts: Markel Insurance Co. is offering coverage for youth recreation programs and camps. Coverage includes general liability, umbrella, sexual abuse/molestation, directors and officers, child abduction, special events, professional liability, property, key employee replacement, auto, crime, …

IISI Offers Courier/Package Delivery Program

Innovative Insurance Solutions, Inc., an insurance advisor specializing in transportation risks, has launched a new program specifically for couriers/package delivery and others in the expedited local delivery industry. IISI is the exclusive program manager, with the authority to quote, bind …

N.H. Woman Faces Auto Fraud Charges

A 27-year-old Manchester, New Hampshire woman faces a court date later this month on charges she defrauded her auto insurance company. Attorney General Kelly Ayotte says Inge Lasut filed a claim with Progressive Northern Insurance Co. to cover damage to …