South Carolina News

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 …

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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. This broad coverage includes: general liability, excess/umbrella liability, workers’ compensation, property, auto and first and third party dishonesty …

Questions Linger After S.C. Fire That Took 9 Firefighters’ Lives

There is a border here between life and death. On one side are the bouquets and wreaths of fading flowers; balloons and ribbons and small American flags where the living remember nine fallen Charleston, South Carolina firefighters. Beyond the memorials …

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 continue to show determination and a willingness …

N.H. Governor Signs Law Rejecting ‘Unfunded’ National ID Card

New Hampshire has officially rejected the federal Real ID Act as tantamount to requiring a national ID card, joining five other states in opposing it. South Carolina, Montana, Washington, Oklahoma and Maine also have rejected the federal act. “Here in …

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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. This broad coverage includes: general liability, excess/umbrella liability, workers’ compensation, property, auto and first and third party dishonesty …

Coverage interpretation and claims litigation at odds

But overall, construction market looks ‘optimistic,’ Willis exec says 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, …

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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. This broad coverage includes: general liability, excess/umbrella liability, workers’ compensation, property, auto and first and third party dishonesty …

Ultimate Producer School Partners with American Institute

Agency Management Resource Group (AMRG) announced it will partner with the American Institute for CPCU (AICPCU) and the Insurance Institute of America (IIA) to bring the Ultimate Producer School to cities across the United States. The school will be offered …