South Carolina News

Mich. North Pointe Acquires Capital City Holdings Company

Mich.-based North Pointe Holdings Corp. announced that it has closed its acquisition of Capital City Holding Company, Inc. The transaction included the purchase of a property and casualty insurance holding company located in South Carolina, as well as, Davis-Garvin Holdings, …

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S.C. becomes 5th state to oppose federal driver’s license program South Carolina has joined Maine, New Hampshire and other states as it formally rejected a federal mandate that sets new national driver’s license standards. Gov. Mark Sanford signed a bill …

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Insurers: S.C. workers’ comp package falls short A recently-enacted South Carolina workers’ compensation reform package lacks “some integral components necessary to achieve the desired cost saving for employers,” according to the Property Casualty Insurers Association of America. “South Carolina lawmakers …

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General Liability – Builders & Contractors Nuts & Bolts: Golden Insurance Co. is providing primary and excess general liability insurance to homebuilders, remodelers and subcontractors. HOA and multifamily work is acceptable. Dollars: $300,000 to $2 million. Carrier: Golden Insurance Co. …

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Security Guards Nuts & Bolts: Brownyard Group’s program for security guard firms has been expanded to include limits up to $5 million. Coverage includes general liability, excess/umbrella liability, workers’ compensation, property, auto, and first- and third-party dishonesty. Coverage is underwritten …

Coverage interpretation and claims litigation at odds

Today’s construction underwriters and their claim departments may not be following the same blueprint on issues of coverage interpretation for losses involving general liability and property damage claims, says Paul Becker, president of Willis North America’s Construction Practice. This “phenomenon,” …

S.C. Insurance Department Sponsors Free Home Mitigation Workshop

Scott H. Richardson, South Carolina Insurance Director unveiled the Department’s new grant initiative, SC SAFE HOME. The program partnered with the Federal Alliance for Safe Homes, The Home Depot, The Charleston Metro Chamber of Commerce and the Member Companies of …

My New Markets

Security Guards Nuts & Bolts: Brownyard Group’s program for security guard firms has been expanded to include limits up to $5 million. Coverage includes general liability, excess/umbrella liability, workers’ compensation, property, auto, and first- and third-party dishonesty. Coverage is underwritten …

S.C. becomes 5th state to oppose federal driver’s license program

South Carolina has joined Maine, New Hampshire and other states as it formally rejected a federal mandate that sets new national driver’s license standards. Gov. Mark Sanford signed a bill into law that says the state will not participate in …

My New Markets

Security Guards Nuts & Bolts: Brownyard Group’s program for security guard firms has been expanded to include limits up to $5 million. This broad coverage includes: general liability, excess/umbrella liability, workers’ compensation, property, auto and first and third party dishonesty …