South Carolina News

South Carolina Sees Slight Drop in Workers Compensation Costs

South Carolina businesses may see a break on workers’ compensation rates next year. The insurance industry’s National Council on Compensation Insurance told state regulators that loss costs — a key element in setting rates — should be reduced by 0.3 …

It Figures

10 The jail sentence in years given a West Virginia woman found guilty of submitting false insurance claims for jewelry. According to state officials, Sherry Kay Peyton, of Williamstown, submitted two separate claims for the same piece of jewelry that …

Business Moves

Arthur J. Gallagher The HR Group International insurance broker Arthur J. Gallagher & Co. reported it has acquired The HR Group, LLC of Brentwood, Tennessee. Terms of the transaction were not disclosed. The HR Group offers employee benefits products and …

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. Waste Haulers Market Detail: ELM Insurance Brokers Inc. offers automobile and general liability coverage for …

Safeco, Montgomery Insurance Unveil Southeast Regional Operations

The effects on the Southeast of Liberty Mutual’s acquisition of Safeco Insurance became clearer as the insurer announced its regional line-up of companies and personnel. Montgomery Insurance and Safeco are part of Liberty Mutual Agency Markets, Liberty Mutual Group’s unit …

People

The Independent Insurance Agents of North Carolina elected Neil T. Annas as the association’s new president for the 2008 to 2009 term. Annas, president of Granite Insurance Agency Inc. in Granite Falls, N.C., was elected during the 111th IIANC Annual …

Brooke Corp.’s Prospective Buyers Say ‘No’ to Deal

Company Declares Bankruptcy Kansas-based Brooke Corp. has laid off most of its staff after prospective buyers withdrew an offer to purchase the financial services holding company. The Overland Park-based company and Brooke Capital Corp. filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection …

Business Moves

Medicus Insurance Company Medicus Insurance Company has been approved to write medical professional liability insurance in Arkansas. Medicus is a Texas-based insurance company specializing in providing medical professional liability insurance to physicians, surgeons and ancillary medical providers. Coverage will be …

Brooke Corp. Troubles Continue as Stock is Sold

Kansas Franchise Group Faces Lawsuits in Multiple States Amid the flurry of lawsuits leveled by franchisees, now an Illinois company connected to a bank involved in the lawsuit of the parent company of Brooke Corp. has taken control of 44.3 …

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. Employer Stop Loss Market Detail: Markel Insurance Co. provides customized stop loss solutions for sponsors …