Program Business News

Lexington Introduces Self Storage Facilities Program

Lexington Insurance Co., a Chartis company, has introduced a self storage facilities program, which provides tailored property and liability coverage for owners of self storage facilities. Lexington is working with All Risks, Ltd.’s National Specialty Programs unit to serve this …

CNA Takes Over Not-for-Profit Directors & Officers Liability Program

CNA Financial Corp. said it is taking over the underwriting and administration of the existing Not-for-Profit Directors & Officers (D&O) program formerly managed by Victor O. Schinnerer & Co. starting today. In January, CNA and Victor O. Schinnerer & Co., …

Mainstay, Liberty International Target ‘Green’ Mid-Size Real Estate

Mainstay Insurance Group and Liberty International Underwriters (LIU), a division of Liberty Mutual Group, have launched a new “green” program that offers a broad form general liability product for mid-size real estate properties. The new primary program targets a variety …

Argo Group’s Insight Services Expands Insurance Agent E&O Coverage

Professional liability insurer Insight Insurance Services, Inc. has expanded its errors and omissions coverage for insurance agents and agencies and is now licensed to offer its product in 42 states and the District of Columbia through its parent company, the …

Hiscox USA Launches Healthcare Information Privacy Protection

Hiscox USA has launched a Healthcare Information Privacy Protection product designed to address the increasing costs and potential liabilities facing healthcare professionals. HITECH, the first federal level breach notification law, puts additional pressure on healthcare professionals when it comes to …

IronPro to Offer Architect, Engineers Program Through All Risks

IronPro, the professional liability division of Ironshore Inc., now offers a new national architects and engineers professional liability program in cooperation with All Risks Ltd. IronPro will provide professional liability coverages for a range of targeted architectural and engineering sectors …

Earth Day: How Insurance Works with Recyclers

Today marks the 40th anniversary of Earth Day and this year the Environmental Protection Agency turns 40 as well. Earth Day, the EPA and activists have been catalysts for one industry’s growth, in particular. The recycling industry plays a critical …

Hanover Specialty Industrial Expands to New High-Hazard Classes

The Hanover Insurance Group Inc. has unveiled expanded offerings for industrial businesses through Hanover Specialty Industrial, which includes Hanover Specialty Industrial Property (HSIP) and Hanover Specialty Insurance Brokers (HSIB). The two businesses work in tandem to provide high-hazard industrial clients …

Montgomery Insurance Expands School Program in Southeast

Montgomery Insurance, a Liberty Mutual Agency Markets regional company, is expanding its school program in Georgia, North Carolina, South Carolina, and Tennessee. Currently insuring more than 240 public and private schools across these four states, Montgomery Insurance said it will …

Victor O. Schinnerer Acquires HSBC Insurance’s Energy Brokerage

Victor O. Schinnerer & Company, Inc. has acquired HSBC Insurance Services (USA) Inc., the energy insurance brokerage of HSBC Insurance. Effective April 1, 2010, the acquisition adds energy companies, utility companies and specific contractor classes to Schinnerer’s property and casualty …