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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. Fire & Water Restoration Contractors Market Detail: USAssure Insurance Services Inc. offers a fire and …

Beecher Carlson Names Aon’s Grady to Direct Its ZOOM Risk Analytics

Atlanta-based commercial insurance brokerage and consulting firm Beecher Carlson has appointed Kevin Grady as managing director based in its Nashville, Tenn., office. Grady, who has 20 years of experience in analytics, will focus on the management of Beecher Carlson’s ZOOM …

TAPCO Underwiters Now Offering E&S Services to Mississippi Agents

TAPCO Underwriters, Inc., a Burlington, North Carolina-based excess and surplus lines managing general agency, is now offering its services to retail insurance agents in Mississippi. TAPCO is known for its unique service model that allows for coverage to be bound …

Tennessee Jurors Claim They Felt Pressured in Malpractice Case

Four jurors wrote affidavits claiming they felt coerced by the court to rule against a doctor who lost a $6.12 million medical malpractice case, a The Chattanooga Times Free Press reported. The affidavits came in the case of Dr. Michael …

Tennessee Mandates Minimum Residential Building Codes

A measure enacting a minimum residential building code around Tennessee has been signed by the governor. Democratic Gov. Phil Bredesen pushed for the bill and signed it last week. It takes effect July 1. Under the law, local governments in …

Earthquake Monitors Headed to Midwest

More than 40 earthquake recording stations will be placed around the state and in Iowa as part of a federal initiative overseen by Missouri University of Science and Technology. The seismic monitors join another 400 stations already in place across …

Florida Bans Municipalities From Charging First Responder Fees

Florida Governor Charlie Crist has signed into law legislation blocking local governments from billing motorists for emergency response services at the scene of an automobile accident. SB 2282, sponsored by Sen. Mike Bennett (R.-Bradenton) prohibits local governments from levying additional …

Former Alabama Workers’ Comp Executive Goff Sentenced to 12 Years

A former Montgomery, Alabama insurance executive has been sentenced to 12 years in federal prison for mail fraud and embezzlement in his insurance business. U.S. District Judge Myron Thompson imposed the sentence on John Goff and ordered him to pay …

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. Contractors General Liability Market Detail: London American Risk Specialists Inc. brings agents a commercial general …

Appalachian Launches Pay-As-You-Go Work Comp, GL Programs

Appalachian Underwriters Inc., based in Oak Ridge, Tenn., has launched true pay-as-you-go (PAYGO) general liability and workers’ compensation programs, developed specifically for clients of professional employer organizations, administrative service organizations and payroll service providers. The contractors’ general liability program is …