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Nurseries and Tree Farms Nuts & Bolts: Advanced AFT insures trees, plants and shrubs both in the ground and in containers for property insurance excluding crops (wheat, corn etc.). Dollars: $250,000 to $10 million. Carrier: Rated “A” by A.M. Best. …

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Insurance Agents E&O Program Nuts & Bolts: Brown & Brown of California Inc. – Programs Division has a new errors and omissions market designed for agents that have been in the industry three or more years, with revenues under $3 …

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Insurance Agents E&O Program Nuts & Bolts: Brown & Brown of California Inc. – Programs Division has a new errors and omissions market designed for agents that have been in the industry three or more years, with revenues under $3 …

Liberty Mutual Realigns Agency Companies to Welcome Ohio Casualty

Boston-based Liberty Mutual Group finalized its acquisition of Ohio Casualty Corp. on Friday, Aug. 24, 2007 and immediately announced a realignment of its $5.9 billion net premium regional agency company organization to make room for Ohio Casualty and its $1.4 …

Tenn. Judge Denies Bail for Suspect in Cherokee Forest Fires

A judge denied bail for a suspect charged with setting fires in Tennessee’s Cherokee National Forest that damaged at least 100 acres of timber. John Wesley Irons, 60, poses a serious risk to the community if he is allowed out …

Tenn. Pet Food Maker Recalls Dog Food; Salmonella Detected

Franklin, Tenn.-based Mars Petcare U.S. Inc., recalled of 50-pound bags of Red Flannel Large Breed Adult Formula dry dog food sold in Pennsylvania. Some bags may be contaminated with Salmonella, which could affect both pets and their owners, according to …

Tenn. Jail Recertification Denial Could Mean Higher Insurance Costs

The Henderson County, Tenn., jail failed to meet state standards and will not be recertified, a development that could cause the county to pay higher insurance premiums. Sheriff Brian Duke said Tuesday that he was notified the jail fell short …

Fireman’s Fund Introduces Coverage for Collector Cars

Fireman’s Fund Insurance Company has introduced insurance especially designed for collector car owners. The collector car market has expanded substantially over the last several years. It includes traditional collector cars such as the Ford Model A, Chrysler Desoto and Packard …

Tenn. Insurance Attorney Considering Run for Senate

Nashville, Tenn., insurance lawyer Kevin Doherty is the latest Democrat to confirm he is thinking about a run for the U.S. Senate next year. Doherty, 47, said he’s seriously considering challenging for the seat now held by Republican Sen. Lamar …

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Youth recreation programs Nuts & Bolts: Markel Insurance Co. is offering coverage for youth recreation programs and camps. Coverage includes general liability, umbrella, sexual abuse/molestation, directors and officers, child abduction, special events, professional liability, property, key employee replacement, auto, crime, …