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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. Medi-Tourism Professional Liability Market Detail: Arrowhead Wholesale Insurance Services LLC brings to market a professional …

Southern Drought Creeping Northward to West Virginia

Extreme drought conditions, the second-worst possible, have now spread into Kentucky, and severe conditions have returned to West Virginia and southwest Virginia, according to the U.S. Drought Monitor. “The last three months have sucked every bit of moisture we’ve had,” …

Authorities Investigating South Carolina Home Fires as Arson

South Carolina police say a fire that destroyed three houses and damaged two others in Rock Hill is being investigated as an arson. The fire early on the morning of Oct. 17 spread quickly from house to house. Authorities weren’t …

Georgia Drought Persists Despite Rains from Hurricanes

The banks of Georgia’s Lake Lanier look about the same as last year: Closed boat ramps, parched soil and lonely islands peeking above the surface that should be covered by a dozen feet of water. Epic drought forced officials across …

Dallas-Based Apex Global Expands Aviation Division into South Carolina

Dallas, Texas-based Apex Global Partners opened a new aviation insurance office in Charleston, S.C. and appointed Paul Gingrich as vice president in its aviation division. Apex Global Aviation Services provides insurance brokerage and risk management consulting to corporate aircraft owners, …

Donegal Insurance Reports 3Q to Reflect Hurricane, Securities Events

Marietta, Pennsylvania-based Donegal Group Inc. reported that its net income for the third quarter of 2008 will reflect realized investment losses related to its equity securities and claim activity resulting from Hurricane Ike in Ohio and western Pennsylvania on September …

Atlanta Based AssuranceAmerica Makes Organizational Changes

Atlanta-based AssuranceAmerica Corp. made several organizational changes effective Oct. 3. The company promoted Joseph J. Skruck, 44, to president and chief operating officer. Skruck was responsible for the company’s insurance company and related operations since 2002. In addition, Lawrence “Bud” …

In Case of North Carolina Agent Charged with Murder, Autopsy is Inconclusive

An autopsy says the body of a North Carolina insurance investigator that was found in South Carolina in May was so badly decomposed that medical examiners can’t determine how she died. The autopsy report released Sept. 19 said the body …

S.C. Safe Home Program Updates Web Site

The South Carolina Safe Home Hurricane Damage Mitigation Program has a new Web site. The site, www.scsafehome.sc.gov, offers information about the damage mitigation grant program as well as information about the various retrofit measures homeowners can take to make their …

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. Entertainment Specialists Market Detail: L.A.Xcess Insurance Brokers Inc. offers a market for entertainment and live …