October 6, 2003
Many states are considering legislation that would allow qualified undocumented immigrants to get driver’s licenses. Such legislation would not violate federal immigration law, which does not prohibit states from licensing all drivers, regardless of whether they are in this country …
October 6, 2003
The NAPSLO Annual Convention took place Sept. 10-14 in San Diego at the San Diego Marriott Hotel & Marina. For more Insurance Journal interviews and special video coverage of the NAPSLO Convention, including an exclusive interview with Lloyd’s of London …
October 6, 2003
Many states are considering legislation that would allow qualified undocumented immigrants to get driver’s licenses. Such legislation would not violate federal immigration law, which does not prohibit states from licensing all drivers, regardless of whether they are in this country …
October 3, 2003
The Independent Insurance Agents of North Carolina (IIANC) announced the election of Don Evans of Coastal Insurance in Shallotte, as its new president. Evans was elected to the office during the IIANC Annual Convention last month in Hilton Head Island, …
October 3, 2003
Insurers are expected to pay $1.17 billion to homeowners and businesses for insured property losses from Hurricane Isabel that struck eight mid-Atlantic and northeastern states on Sept. 18-19, according to preliminary estimates by the Property Claim Services (PCS) unit of …
October 3, 2003
Travelers Property Casualty Corp. announced that its preliminary estimate for catastrophe losses resulting from Hurricane Isabel is approximately $75 million, after reinsurance and tax, based on approximately 33,000 claims reported through Oct. 2. The estimate includes net losses of approximately …
October 2, 2003
Jim Johnston, President and Chairman of the Couch Braunsdorf Insurance Group in Liberty Corner, one of New Jersey’s leading brokers/agents, announced a merger with Perks Unlimited, Inc., producer of the PerksCard. Perks Unlimited was founded by Bob Dow 15 years …
September 29, 2003
A.M. Best Co. has downgraded the financial strength ratings to B+ (Very Good) from A- (Excellent) of the Royal & SunAlliance USA Insurance Pool (North Carolina) and the Royal Surplus Lines Insurance Company (Connecticut). The surplus lines company is a …
September 26, 2003
North Carolina Insurance Commissioner Jim Long cautioned consumers about the use of “public adjusters” to process Hurricane Isabel-related claims. Public adjusters are not the same as the adjusters sent by insurance companies, and Long urges citizens to be aware of …
September 24, 2003
Citing the significant sacrifices made by the men and women serving their country in the National Guard, the Charlotte Regional Office of the Hartford Financial Services Group presented a $10,000 grant to the Chaplain’s Fund of North Carolina National Guard. …