People Greg Thompson, president and chief executive officer of Thomco, is the new president of the Target Markets Program Administrators Association, a national organization serving program managers. Thomco, headquartered in metro-Atlanta, was established in 1977 and has been an MGA …
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Judicial races in Southeast, nation prove contentious, costly Business groups spend heavily but come up short in a number of judicial contests The midterm 2006 judicial elections saw judicial campaign contribution and advertising records smashed in numerous states holding high …
Flying solo now, former Zurich exec ‘gooses’ independent agents
A retired insurance industry executive turned turbo-charged speaker told a group of independent insurance agents that they are the greediest people he has ever met. Ray Thomas, a former Zurich North America Small Business CEO, meant his remark as a …
Declarations
Soundly defeated “We’ve learned that we need not fear voters won’t understand the benefits of credit scoring and will respond on basis of their own interests. I think we had a fairly good idea that we were going to win. …
IIABA president: contingency commission crisis threatens agents
For a small- to mid-sized independent insurance agency, contingency commissions can determine whether the business survives, according to many within the industry. That explains why Alex Soto, a Miami agent who is also president of the Independent Insurance Agents and …
At Least 3 Dead in N.C. Tornadoes That Swept Across South
Thunderstorms that tore up homes and buildings across the South hit North Carolina early Thursday, killing at least three people and leaving thousands without power. Another person died Wednesday as a tornado swept through part of Louisiana. The North Carolina …
Carr Named Senior VP of Operations for AirSure
James F. Carr has been named senior vice president of operations for AirSure Ltd., a division of the Van Guilder Insurance Corp. He will lead the company’s account teams to formulate and execute key annual initiatives, including adding to and …
N.C.’s Jones, Duplin Counties Face Deadline for Ernesto Claims
The deadline for seeking mediation for disputed insurance claims arising from Tropical Storm Ernesto is fast approaching for residential property owners in Jones and Duplin Counties. Residents with disputed property insurance claims from the summer storm may be eligible for …
Williams Named N.C. Department of Insurance Legislative Counsel
Goldsboro, N.C., resident Rose Vaughn Williams will join Insurance Commissioner Jim Long’s staff as legislative counsel. Williams most recently served as a district court judge in the eighth judicial district of Wayne, Lenoir and Greene Counties. She will step down …
New Britt/Paulk Delaware Office to Focus on Timber Harvesting Program
Niche insurance underwriter Britt/Paulk has opened a new office in Selbyville, Del. This new office will focus on underwriting the agency’s Timber Harvesting Program. The company also announced that three underwriters are joining the firm: George M. Pusey, branch manager; …
