February 10, 2008
Berkshire Hathaway, Swiss Re Berkshire Hathaway has acquired a 3 percent stake in Swiss Re. Swiss Re has also entered into a reinsurance contract with Berkshire Hathaway which will give it a share of Swiss Re’s property/casualty business. Swiss Re …
February 10, 2008
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. Collector Vehicles Nuts & Bolts: Markel American Insurance Co. has introduced a collector vehicle insurance …
February 10, 2008
A North Carolina Firefighters’ group petitioning for mandatory safety measures in certain new residential construction believe a recent ruling by the state’s Building Code Council to hold-off pending further study came too quickly. Wes Greene, chief of the Mooresville, N.C. …
February 10, 2008
Florida Sweep “While I understand the current challenge to find resources in this year’s budget, I am concerned about the recommendation to sweep $129.5 million from the Workers’ Compensation Administration Trust Fund. A trust fund sweep of this magnitude will …
February 10, 2008
States have five more years to verify identity, reissue licenses; even so some states continue to refuse compliance State officials and some in Congress remain skeptical about new federal rules for driver’s licenses, even after major changes designed to cut …
February 10, 2008
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. Nutritional & Dietary Supplements Nuts & Bolts: Travis-Pedersen and Associates Inc. is offering a new …
February 10, 2008
For former insurance pro, life really is a box of chocolates Although it’s been many years since See’s Candies President Brad Kinstler was at the helm of an insurance company, and even longer since he was involved in underwriting and …
February 8, 2008
Two wings of Ninety Six, S.C., High School have been closed after architects said they were worried about the safety of the roof. School district superintendent Dan Powell says the school was to close Thursday so officials can prepare to …
February 8, 2008
A struggle between South Carolina Gov. Mark Sanford’s office and a commission that determines how much money injured workers receive is in federal court this month. A restraining order blocking the state Workers’ Compensation Commission from following an executive order …
February 6, 2008
Westfield Bank recently promoted Gregory A. Oakes to executive vice president – agency banking at Westfield Bank. Oakes’ new role involves leading Westfield Bank’s sales efforts to Westfield Insurance agencies, which includes commercial lending for agency acquisitions and business perpetuation, …