March 23, 2009
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 …
March 17, 2009
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 & …
March 9, 2009
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. …
March 9, 2009
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 …
March 6, 2009
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 …
February 26, 2009
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 …
February 25, 2009
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 …
February 24, 2009
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 …
February 22, 2009
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 …
February 12, 2009
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 …