Tennessee News

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. Misc. Medical Malpractice Market Detail: NAS Insurance Services Inc. gives agents the ability to provide …

Now Offering Contractor GL Insurance in Arkansas, Kentucky, Oregon, Idaho, Montana, New Jersey & South Carolina

National Contractors Insurance Company, Inc., a Risk Retention Group (“NCIC”) specializes in general liability insurance for licensed residential and commercial general and artisan contractors. NCIC writes the difficult Classes: Roofers, Foundations, Excavators, Fire Sprinklers, Paper GC’s, Custom Home Builders & …

Declarations

No Choice “They (Legislature) will do something because they have no choice.” —Sam Miller, executive director of the Florida Insurance Council, commenting on the need for the Florida Legislature to include property insurance on its upcoming agenda. Overexposed “We’re overexposed. …

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. Vacant Commercial Property Market Detail: Western Networked Insurance Services has an exclusive program for vacant …

U.S. Federal Reserve Won’t Name Firms Helped By AIG Bailout

The U.S. Federal Reserve refused to identify trading partners benefiting from a $180-billion taxpayer bailout of American International Group as one lawmaker said Europe’s financial stability was at stake in the rescue of the insurer. The identity of those being …

Zurich Integrated Products Expands into Southeast, South Central U.S.

Zurich North America Commercial will begin accepting new business in 11 South Central and Southeastern states through its new Zurich Integrated Products unit, which services commercial customers in between the small-to-middle market segments. Effective immediately, agents and brokers can submit …

Arkansas Motorcycle Helmet Bill Stalls

A proposal requiring motorcyclists to make a choice between wearing a helmet or carrying thousands of dollars in health insurance has been thwarted by a state Senate panel. The bill, which would have required motorcyclists to carry $10,000 in health …

Tennessee Lawmaker Claims Blog Falls Under Legislative Immunity

A Republican lawmaker in Tennessee is asking a judge to dismiss a $750,000 libel lawsuit against him on the basis that his blog is covered by legislative immunity. The lawsuit was filed by Roger Byrge, an unsuccessful Democratic candidate for …

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 Protection Contractors Market Detail: McNeil & Co. brings agents the FireWatch Program. This is …

Oklahoma Town Surveying Damage After Twisters Kill 8

Insurers such as Zurich and Farmers have announced they are sending catastrophe response teams to Arkansas, Oklahoma and Texas, areas pummeled by severe weather earlier this week. Especially hard hit by a cluster of tornados on Feb. 10 was Lone …