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Heffernan Heffernan Insurance Brokers has established a new office in Chesterfield, Mo. – “Wrap Up Insurance Solutions” – which it describes as a full service wrap up administrator and consultant for all types of construction wrap ups, including owner and …

Ohio High Court Affirms Use of ‘Open and Obvious’ Hazard Defense

The Supreme Court of Ohio has ruled that when a plaintiff’s injuries arise from a hazardous condition on a defendant’s property that is in violation of the Ohio Basic Building Code, the property owner may assert the common law defense …

People

Kansas City-based insurance broker Lockton has added Michael Todorovich II as vice president and producer in its St. Louis office. With more than 11 years of experience in the insurance industry, Todorovich’s expertise includes mergers and acquisitions and executive risk. …

People

Burns & Wilcox reported that Kendra Corman has joined the company as its new marketing director. Corman is responsible for managing the company’s advertising and marketing initiatives, which includes overseeing new product launches and developing e-mail marketing strategies, agent incentive …

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. Contractors General Liability Market Detail: London American Risk Specialists Inc. brings agents a commercial general …

Ratings: 1st Choice Auto, Commerce, Dorinco, Battle Creek, Met Life Auto & Home, Toyota

A.M. Best Co. has affirmed the financial strength rating (FSR) of ‘B++’ (Good) and upgraded the issuer credit rating (ICR) to “bbb+” from “bbb” of 1st Choice Auto Insurance Company, Inc., and has revised its outlook on the ratings to …

Breitmayer Named Ohio PIA’s Vice President of Member Services

David M. Breitmayer, of Dublin, Ohio, has been hired by the Professional Insurance Agents Association of Ohio Inc. (PIA) as the group’s vice president of Member Services. Prior to coming to PIA, Breitmayer served as vice president of Administration for …

Ohio’s State Auto Announces New Management Positions

Columbus, Ohio-based State Automobile Mutual Insurance Company and State Auto Property & Casualty Insurance Company have announced new managers in various divisions. Robert (Bob) A. Bachtell is claim manager for State Auto’s Ohio region. Bachtell joined Midwest Security Insurance Company …

Keystone Takes Stake in East Coast Risk Management

Keystone Insurers Group has purchased an equity interest in East Coast Risk Management as part of a deal that will provide the group’s franchised locations with an expanded suite of services. Northumberland, Pennsylvania-based Keystone is one of the largest privately …

Families Fight Ohio Uranium Plant Workers’ Compensation Ruling

Relatives of workers who died of exposure to radiation or toxic materials at a Cold War-era uranium enrichment plant in Ohio are fighting a ruling by state officials that keeps them from receiving workers’ compensation death benefits. They say they …