North Carolina News

W. Va. Co. Expands Recall of Smoked Salmon Dip to 19 States

House of Thaller Inc. has expanded its recall of smoked salmon dips sold in West Virginia and 19 other states. The company is recalling an additional 11,177 pounds of dip packaged in 7.5-ounce containers using the Kroger brand name, because …

James River Stockholders Approve Sale to D.E. Shaw

James River Group, Inc. stockholders have overwhelmingly approved the acquisition of the company by a Bermuda-based holding company and member of the D. E. Shaw group, a global investment management firm. The company reported that more than 84 percent of …

N.C.’s Lost Colony Losses Total $2.7 Million

Usually it’s a lot quieter this time of year at The Lost Colony Building in Roanoke Island, N.C., where the business of the nation’s longest-running outdoor drama is administered. But everyone has been on overdrive to recover from the devastating …

10 S.C. setback on workers’ comp

Commission rejects Gov. Sanford’s order on standards 10 Private market in Fla. takes on Citizens’ policies Insurers pick up 173,000 policies from the state-backed insurer 10 Workers comp rate decisions News from Fla. and N.C. regulators 12 In the hot …

Figures

14 The number of South Carolina homeowners receiving grants of up to $5,000 each to help strengthen their homes against the high winds associated with hurricanes and other natural disasters. The S.C. Safe Home Grant Program was established in June …

People

Valiant Insurance Group Inc. announced that John N. DiBlanda has joined its U.S. property and casualty insurance operations as chief financial officer and chief operating officer. Prior to joining Valiant, DiBlanda served as CFO of Delos Insurance, where he was …

My New Markets

Agents E&O Nuts & Bolts: Market Scout is offering a broad coverage form from three different “A” rated carriers. Each insurer has agreed to provide up to 25 percent discounts for agencies that have 40 percent of their professional staff …

My 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. Home Fuel Oil Delivery Nuts & Bolts: International Excess of Pittsburgh is offering coverage for …

My New Markets

Home Fuel Oil Delivery Nuts & Bolts: International Excess of Pittsburgh is offering coverage for propane, petroleum and fuel oil distributors. Coverages includes property, inland, commercial general liability, business auto and umbrella liability. p:Dollars: Up to $5 million. p:Carrier: Rated …

My New Markets

Monthly Pay Renters Insurance Nuts & Bolts: TCBTI LLC is offering a List Bill Monthly Pay Renters Insurance Program that allows coverage for all residents of an apartment complex on a list bill, monthly pay basis. No credit score underwriting …