North Carolina News

McHugh Joins DVUA Marketing Department

Chrystin McHugh has been named marketing communications specialist in the marketing department at Delaware Valley Underwriting Agency (DVUA), announced Edward Levy, senior vice president. McHugh joins DVUA with more than four years of corporate communication/marketing experience in the health care …

Disaster Recovery Planning Heads Report Partnership to Help Businesses Prevent Loss

The Institute for Business & Home Safety (IBHS) and the Global Partnership for Preparedness (GPP) have announced a partnership to pilot test a new disaster planning toolkit at the launch of the Global Partnership for Preparedness’ Small Business Preparedness Campaign …

IIANC Names Meshaw Company Pro of the Year; Kenley Garners Education Award

The Independent Insurance Agents of North Carolina (IIANC) recently announced that Dewey Meshaw has been named as IIANC’s Company Professional of the Year. Selected annually, this award recognizes an insurance company professional who has made the most outstanding contribution to …

N.C COMMISSIONER ALERTS SUGGESTS $700 M AUTO RATE REFUNDS:

North Carolina Insurance Commissioner Jim Long has advised the Federal Reserve Bank of Richmond, Va., of the potential for up to $700 million in auto rate refund checks to be distributed to North Carolinians during the coming months. Long said …

GREEN LIGHT FOR RED LIGHT CAMERAS IN PA.’

Cameras watching intersections to deter drivers from running red lights may have an unwanted side effect, an increase in rear-end collisions, some studies show. In some cases, drivers who fear they’ll be caught on camera running a red light slam …

Restaurant Package

Nuts & Bolts: Venture Programs Inc. added a restaurant package through Alea North America Ins. Co. to its Venture Hospitality program. The restaurant package includes property, general liability, liquor liability, automobile, inland marine and crime. Restaurants insured through Venture Hospitality …

Cost of Insuring Workers in Iraq Jumps as Dangers Multiply

When Vulcan AMPS LLC dispatched a team of workers to Iraq last fall, managers knew it would be risky. What they didn’t count on was just how much more expensive it would become to insure employees and the company against …

Restaurant Package

Nuts & Bolts: Venture Programs Inc. added a restaurant package through Alea North America Insurance Co. to its hospitality program. The restaurant package includes property, general liability, liquor liability, automobile, inland marine and crime. Restaurants insured through Venture hospitality will …

IIANC Names Bingham Agent of the Year

The Independent Insurance Agents of North Carolina (IIANC) announced that Bill Bingham has been named as IIANC’s Agent of the Year. Selected annually, this award recognizes the North Carolina agent who has demonstrated commitment and performance for his/her agency, association, …

Climbing Medical Insurance Rates Challenge N.C. Economy, Says DMLR

North Carolina’s economic woes are reportedly well-known, with textile mills shutting down, a less-than encouraging national financial outlook, and lengthy lines at the unemployment office. The situation may continue to get worse for North Carolina due to yet another factor …