May 11, 2009
Residents of the Midwest began clearing away wreckage May 9 following a wave of powerful storms that splintered homes, knocked out power to thousands and killed six people. Hundreds of homes and businesses were damaged or destroyed May 8 in …
May 11, 2009
BB& T Insurance Services of California Inc. announced the appointment of John M. Nielsen as vice president for its San Francisco office. Nielsen, a seasoned insurance professional with more than 15 years of sales and underwriting experience, will be responsible …
May 6, 2009
Raleigh, North Carolina-based commercial insurer Builders Mutual is launching a training program for builders that the insurer hopes will help them survive and thrive in today’s economy. Participants in the course, called “Building for the Future,” will learn survival skills …
May 6, 2009
The Tennessee House has rejected a bill that would have made aggressive driving in the state against the law. “One of the biggest problems on the roadway today is aggressive driving,” said Rep. Eric Swafford, R-Pikeville and the bill’s main …
May 4, 2009
The Professional Insurance Agents Association of Ohio Inc. (PIA) has selected Douglas L. Jackson to serve as director of education. Jackson, a Certified Parks and Recreation Professional (CPRP), comes to PIA after working more than six years as director of …
May 4, 2009
Joseph Tracy has been named president of Travelers Inland Marine business unit. Tracy, who joined Travelers in 2006, most recently served as chief underwriting officer for the Inland Marine business unit. Prior to joining Travelers, Tracy was the head of …
May 4, 2009
It was bad enough when Matthew Norville rear-ended another driver, crushing the front end of his own car. A few weeks later, the Pensacola college student got a $714 bill to cover the cost of the county police and firefighters …
May 4, 2009
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May 4, 2009
A homeowners insurance policy does not cover damages from a fatal sniper attack by the sons of the policyholders, the Tennessee Court of Appeals ruled. The court ruled that a policy exclusion barring coverage for damages “reasonably expected or intended” …
April 23, 2009
A proposal to allow operation of golf carts on certain Tennessee roads will be studied over the summer with similar bills. The House Public Safety Subcommittee voted to send the measure to a summer study committee. The measure sponsored by …