July 28, 2008
Insurance brokerages who lost billions of dollars in revenue under a ban imposed by former New York Attorney General Eliot Spitzer told state regulators on Friday that the rules were never applied universally, and should either be lifted or imposed …
July 23, 2008
Abram Interstate Insurance Services Inc. in Rocklin, Calif., is offering a new program for general contractors. Custom tailored coverage for residential and commercial projects is available. ACORD 125, 126, and contractor’s supplement are required for a quotation. Occurrence form is …
July 21, 2008
Declarations “While Allstate publicly touts its ‘good hands’ approach, it has instead privately instructed its agents to employ a ‘boxing gloves’ strategy against its policyholders.” — Washington, D.C.-based American Association for Justice CEO Jon Haber comments on his organization’s ranking …
July 21, 2008
Indiana Insurance, a Liberty Mutual Agency Markets regional company, appointed Jessica M. Frankovich as Inland Marine underwriting manager. Frankovich will be based in Indiana Insurance’s Illinois regional office and will manage and grow the company’s Inland Marine book of business. …
July 21, 2008
About two-thirds of companies do no planning for workforce issues at all. Quickly rising and about to strike, the tidal wave of demographic pressure in the U.S. is a formidable threat to the health of American business. Employers are already …
July 17, 2008
Lubbock, Texas-based The Gibraltar Group is partnering with risk consulting firm Kroll, to provide comprehensive background screening services to The Gibraltar Group’s customers. The Gibraltar Group’s customers will receive direct access to Kroll’s wide range of services, which are designed …
July 17, 2008
A top executive for a key insurance broker urged New York regulators to quash the practice of insurance agents taking contingent commissions, despite calls from agents that the practice would hurt their businesses, and do nothing to improve the insurance …
July 15, 2008
Houston-based Dean & Draper Insurance Agency LLP announced that Greg Howard has returned to the firm as Commercial Lines Marketing manager. Howard has more than 15 years experience in the insurance field and has both the CPCU and ARM designations. …
July 15, 2008
The Idaho Department of Insurance is hosting a free producer law class on Wednesday, Sept. 24, 2008. Among the topics to be discussed include rebating, 10 ways to lose your license, health insurance – the “7-up” quiz, stranger owned life …
July 15, 2008
Utah Labor Commissioner Sherrie Hayashi has named Garth J. Nielsen director of the state’s new Office of Coal Mine Safety. The OCMS was established at the recommendation of the Utah Mine Safety Commission, appointed by Gov. Jon Huntsman. Huntsman appointed …