June 15, 2009
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 …
June 15, 2009
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 …
June 15, 2009
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. …
June 15, 2009
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 …
June 15, 2009
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 …
June 12, 2009
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 …
June 11, 2009
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 …
June 11, 2009
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 …
June 9, 2009
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 …
June 8, 2009
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 …