February 21, 2010
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. Livestock Mortality Insurance Market Detail: Chopra Insurance Brokerage Inc. offers an “all risks of mortality” …
February 16, 2010
Legislation aimed at protecting New Mexico’s spaceport from liability while the commercial space industry tackles the hazards of space flight was approved by a 37-0 vote in the state Senate. The approval is a victory for spaceport director Steve Landeene, …
February 10, 2010
Iroquois Southwest has hired Ed Budanauro as regional manager for New Mexico, Colorado and west Texas. Budanauro has more than 25 years of management and insurance consulting experience in the areas of sales management and agency operations. Prior to joining …
February 10, 2010
National Contractors Insurance Company, Inc., a Risk Retention Group (“NCIC”), A.M. Best Rated B+ (Good), is expanding from 25 to 35 states, with their Commercial General Liability coverage now being made available in Alabama, Connecticut, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Ohio, Mississippi, …
February 8, 2010
The days of drivers with a cell phone to their ear could be coming to an end in Manhattan, Kan., this summer. City commissioners have unanimously approved a ban on handheld phones night, the ban to take effect July 1. …
January 24, 2010
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. Home Builders & Artisans Contractor’s GL Market Detail: Northern Star Management offers access to a …
January 22, 2010
Standard & Poor’s Ratings Services announced that its ratings on “U.S.-based Assurant Inc. (BBB/Negative/A-2) and related entities are not affected by the settlement of an SEC investigation regarding certain loss-mitigation insurance products. The reinsurance contract under examination had $2.6 million …
January 14, 2010
The Hanover Insurance Group Inc.’s CEO Frederick H. Eppinger expects the western United States to be a key growth driver for the super-regional insurer in the next several years. Having just entered into a renewal rights agreement with OneBeacon Insurance …
January 10, 2010
The Insurance Council of Texas (ICT) elected Craig Sparks chairman of its board of directors. Sparks has been president of the Union Standard Insurance Company in Irving since 2000. Sparks’ insurance career began the day he graduated from the University …
January 10, 2010
The Hanover Group Expands Out West, Enters Agreement With OneBeacon The Hanover Insurance Group Inc.’s CEO Frederick H. Eppinger expects the western United States to be a key growth driver for the super-regional insurer in the next several years. Having …