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. Canine Security Nuts & Bolts: MarketScout is offering coverage for bomb and drug sniffing dogs. …

People

San Diego-based Barney & Barney LLC named Jim O’Connell principal. He also will serve as director of development for programs, specialty insurance solutions. In that role, he is responsible for both regional and nationwide expansion of new and existing programs. …

Strength in Numbers and Cooperation

No. 4 on IJ’s Top 100, Keystone Insurers Group’s cooperative approach now thrives in five states Top 100 Agency Profile RANKING: No. 4 Keystone Insurers Group Headquarters: Northumberland, Pa. Year Founded: 1983 Additional Locations: 204 locations 2006 Premium Volume: Total: …

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. Baseball/Softball Insurance Nuts & Bolts: Francis L. Dean & Associates of Florida LLC is offering …

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. EPLI Quick Indication Nuts & Bolts: Travis-Pedersen and Associates of Arizona has the ability to …

Tenn. Bears Brunt of February Tornadoes Across South

More than two dozen tornadoes tore through the mid-South late on Feb. 5, destroying homes, barns, and industrial buildings from Texas to Ohio. The severe thunderstorm outbreak, which included tornadoes, hail, heavy rain and lightning, killed nearly 60 people and …

3 Additional Tennessee Counties Approved for Federal Disaster Aid

The federal government authorized a major disaster declaration for three more counties in Tennessee, according to Gov. Phil Bredesen. Fayette, Haywood and McNairy Counties are now eliglble for federal assistance in addition to several previously designated counties. Wednesday’s authorizations were …

Willis Group Promotes 2 on Tennessee Team

Willis Group Holdings promoted Dee Anderson to executive vice president, and Terry Burkhalter to vice president, risk control consulting services, Knoxville office of Willis of Tennessee Inc., effective immediately. After serving in the United States Marine Corps, Anderson began his …

Caremark to Pay $41 Million in Settlement to Washington, Other States

Washington State Attorney General Rob McKenna announced that Washington will receive nearly $1.7 million as part of a $41 million settlement between 29 states and Caremark Rx, LLC, one of the nation’s largest pharmacy benefits management companies. As part of …

Farm Losses from Tennessee Tornadoes Top $29 Million

Agriculture officials say storm-related farm losses in Tennessee’s Macon County could surpass $29 million. The county’s livestock and tobacco industries were particularly hard-hit by the tornado that claimed at least 13 lives in Macon and 18 more across the state. …