North Carolina News

Speeders Get Off Easy, Make N.C. Roads More Dangerous

Speed-related crashes kill about 10 people a week in North Carolina, more than are killed in accidents involving alcohol, according to the University of North Carolina’s Highway Safety Research Center. Yet lawmakers and court officials aren’t hard on speeders while …

N.C. Gov. Urges Colleagues’ Support in Protecting State Authority over Guard

Gov. Mike Easley sent a letter to the nation’s governors urging them to get their states’ representatives in the U.S. House to support repeal of a law adopted last year that expands the power of the president to take control …

N.C. Trial Lawyers Accuse Malpractice Insurer of Illegal Rates

An association of trial lawyers has accused North Carolina’s largest medical malpractice insurer of violating state law by charging doctors excessive rates, but the company said its rates are reasonable. The North Carolina Academy of Trial Lawyers is pushing for …

Sonnenschein Nath & Rosenthal Opens Three Offices

Sonnenschein Nath & Rosenthal LLP, based in Chicago, has opened three offices — one in Charlotte, N.C., one in Dallas and one in California’s Silicon Valley in Menlo Park. The Charlotte office has a group of capital markets attorneys with …

My New Markets

Commercial Auto Nuts & Bolts: Arrowhead General Insurance Agency Inc. has a commercial auto liability and physical damage coverage program for the standard market. Extra heavy vehicles are accepted, and “Sym 1” is available on fleets of more than five. …

People and Places

Insurance broker Marsh Inc. has appointed Rob McGinnis as the leader of its U.S. Consumer Business, which includes the U.S. operations of the firm’s Affinity, Program, and Private Client Services businesses. Previously, McGinnis was president and chief executive officer, Life …

Home Buyers Showing Renewed Interest in Private Mortgage Insurance

Private mortgage insurance is making a comeback. Until six or eight months ago, private mortgage insurance was out of favor as people eager to get into the roaring housing market took adjustable-rate mortgages or “piggyback” loans or some other exotic …

My New Markets

Outdoor Recreation and Hospitality Nuts & Bolts: The Great Outdoors Insurance Program written by Gillingham & Associates provides comprehensive coverage for Outdoor Recreation and Hospitality industries. Classes: guest ranches, guides & outfitters, resorts, hunting & fishing lodges, RV parks & …

My New Markets

Outdoor Recreation and Hospitality Nuts & Bolts: The Great Outdoors Insurance Program written by Gillingham & Associates provides comprehensive coverage for Outdoor Recreation and Hospitality industries. Classes: guest ranches, guides & outfitters, resorts, hunting & fishing lodges, RV parks & …

People

Insurance broker Marsh Inc. has appointed Rob McGinnis as the leader of its U.S. Consumer Business, which includes the U.S. operations of the firm’s Affinity, Program, and Private Client Services businesses. Previously, McGinnis was president and chief executive officer, Life …