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New Markets

The following markets were selected from the MyNewMarkets database of 25,000 coverages and programs. To find additional markets, or to submit markets, go to www.MyNewMarkets.com. Public Officials Liability Market Detail: Apogee Insurance Group a Berkshire Hathaway Group offers agents access …

South Carolina Eyes Lawsuit Limits to Help Economy

South Carolina’s economic recovery could be helped by new limits on lawsuits, claims a business group as state lawmakers consider legislation to do just that. The Senate Judiciary committee is weighing legislation that would broaden 2005 limits placed on medical …

Florida’s United Insurance to Expand Into 7 Northeast, Southeast States

United Property & Casualty Insurance Co. in Florida said it is seeking approval to write homeowners insurance in Massachusetts, Connecticut, Rhode Island, New York, North Carolina, South Carolina and New Jersey. The company, which opened for business in 1999, currently …

South Carolina Bans Texting for Some Workers Driving State Cars

South Carolina’s public safety and transportation departments have banned their employees from texting while driving state vehicles. Transportation Secretary Buck Limehouse and Public Safety Director Mark Keel say the policy will improve highway safety. Budget and Control Board spokesman Mike …

Main Street America Launches New Business Owners Policy

The Main Street America Group launched its new Main Line Business Owners Policy (BOP) property and liability product. The insurer also launched Main Street Station for commercial lines quoting and policy issuance system in Maine, Rhode Island, Vermont and South …

Tapco Opens Underwriting Service Center in Dallas

Tapco Underwriters Inc. (TAPCO), a Burlington, N.C.-based MGA specializing in high-volume, transaction-based excess and surplus insurance lines, is opening an underwriting service center in Dallas, Texas. Tapco veteran Ellen McBride will manage the Dallas office. McBride has more than 25 …

It Figures

1,650 The number of policies on North Carolina’s barrier islands that State Farm officials told regulators it will drop as part of its effort to reduce its coastal exposure. Customers can expect to receive a notice that their policy expiring …

New Markets

The following markets were selected from the MyNewMarkets database of 25,000 coverages and programs. To find additional markets, or to submit markets, go to www.MyNewMarkets.com. Home Builders & Artisans Contractor’s GL Market Detail: Northern Star Management offers access to a …

Grange Insurance Names James President, CEO

Grange Insurance, based in Columbus, Ohio, named Robert V. James, 55, as president and CEO effective Jan. 18. Retiring president and CEO Phil Urban will serve in an advisory capacity until Feb. 26 to ensure a seamless transition of responsibilities. …

Mississippi-Based Hurricane Hunters Also Patrol Winter Skies

On a bitterly cold morning in Anchorage, Alaska, the Hurricane Hunters lift off to scout a weather track that may bring snow to the Northeast or flooding rains in California in the next five days. The winter mission of the …