September 13, 2007
America First Insurance, a member of Liberty Mutual Group, announced it is expanding its commercial lines offerings in Arkansas, Louisiana, Oklahoma and Texas to include commercial general contractors, restaurants and mono-line workers’ compensation. All appointed agents in those states have …
September 12, 2007
Former Oklahoma Insurance Commissioner Carroll Fisher surrendered to authorities at the Oklahoma County jail to begin a three-year prison term in a campaign-corruption case. Fisher arrived at the jail with his attorney, Robert Wyatt, and declined comment. Fisher, 67, has …
September 10, 2007
Former Oklahoma Insurance Commissioner Carroll Fisher on Sept. 7 lost his appeal on a conviction for perjury and embezzlement. He now faces the possibility of three years in prison. The Oklahoma Court of Criminal Appeals ruled unanimously in upholding Fisher’s …
September 5, 2007
The Republic Group (Republic), headquartered in Dallas, Texas, announced entry of its insurance companies into the personal and commercial lines insurance markets in Mississippi. The companies will distribute homeowners, dwelling fire, commercial lines, and farm and ranch products through independent …
September 4, 2007
Struggling auto parts maker Delphi Corp. announced on Friday, Aug. 31 that there is a settlement of lawsuits by investors who have accused the company’s former managers of fraud. The plaintiffs, including about 40,000 current and former employees and several …
September 4, 2007
U.S. Transportation Secretary Mary E. Peters announced that 17 states, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico and four territories will receive more than $109 million under a federal program to encourage and enforce seat belt use. “Having a strong seat …
September 3, 2007
With $7.3 billion in premium, Liberty Mutual Agency Markets becomes the largest regional independent agency force Boston-based insurance giant Liberty Mutual Group is now the largest regional provider of property and casualty insurance distributed through independent agents in the country. …
September 3, 2007
Nurseries and Tree Farms Nuts & Bolts: Advanced AFT insures trees, plants and shrubs both in the ground and in containers for property insurance excluding crops (wheat, corn etc.). Dollars: $250,000 to $10 million. Carrier: Rated “A” by A.M. Best. …
September 3, 2007
Insurance Agents E&O Program Nuts & Bolts: Brown & Brown of California Inc. – Programs Division has a new errors and omissions market designed for agents that have been in the industry three or more years, with revenues under $3 …
September 3, 2007
Environmental Casualty Coverage Nuts & Bolts: USAssure Insurance Services provides enhancements such as general liability, automobile, workers’ compensation, owners and contractors protective liability, as well as umbrella/excess coverage. Our target market includes, but is not limited to: environmental contractors, consultants …