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Aon Corp. reported that Andrew Appel, the firm’s chief operating officer, will be leaving the company at the end of the year. The company said there are no plans to fill the position upon Appel’s departure. Appel has held multiple …
North Carolina Escapes Storms; Will It Escape Florida’s Insurance Woes?
Earlier in 2010, Colorado State’s Tropical Meteorology Project forecasted eight hurricanes to emerge from 15 named tropical storms in the Atlantic basin. Of those, four were forecasted to become major hurricanes. On August 29, Tropical Storm Earl was upgraded to …
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Frost Insurance in Austin, Texas promoted Sheri Smyth to vice president of personal lines. Smyth, a 23-year insurance industry veteran, manages the personal lines department’s growth and retention efforts, and implements strategic programs and best practices at the Austin branch …
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. A-Side Directors & Officers Market Detail: Great American Insurance Group’s Executive Liability Division offers A-Side …
Travelers to Offer Control of Well Coverage on an Admitted Basis
Travelers is now offering control of well coverage on an admitted basis to upstream oil and gas clients. This coverage will be immediately available on an admitted basis in 25 states, and is expected to be available in most other …
Alabama Gets Its Own Insurance Information Service
Many of Alabama’s personal and commercial lines insurers have established the Alabama Insurance Information Service (AIIS), a not-for-profit, non-lobbying trade association to provide news and information to the public. AIIS is based in Montgomery and plans to work primarily through …
National Premium Finance Association Names Mangia President
Angelo Mangia, president and CEO of Long Island, N.Y.-based Standard Funding, has been elected president of the National Premium Finance Association at its annual meeting in Charlotte, N.C., on Nov. 10. The National Premium Finance Association represents the nation’s largest …
North Carolina’s Motley, Leading Black Politician, Insurance Exec, Dies
A pioneering black political leader in Charlotte has died. Long & Son Mortuary Service said Rowe Motley died last Friday at age 84. Motley was the first black commissioner in Mecklenburg County, serving in the 1970s. He was also North …
Halter to Head New Southeast Region for Patriot National
Paul Halter has joined workers’ compensation specialist Patriot National Insurance Group as regional vice president of the newly created Southeast region. In his new role, Halter will establish a Patriot National regional office in Charlotte, N.C. and will take responsibility …
North Carolina Escapes Storms; Will It Escape Florida’s Insurance Woes?
Earlier in 2010, Colorado State’s Tropical Meteorology Project forecasted eight hurricanes to emerge from 15 named tropical storms in the Atlantic basin. Of those, four were forecasted to become major hurricanes. On August 29, Tropical Storm Earl was upgraded to …
