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My 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. General Liability – Builders and Subs Market Detail: Beecher Carlson is offering primary and excess …

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. Privacy General Liability Nuts & Bolts: Insurebest.com is offering privacy general liability on an occurrence …

My 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. Privacy General Liability Nuts & Bolts: Insurebest.com is offering privacy general liability on an occurrence …

It Figures

$1 Million The amount a federal judge has ordered jailed Alabama outdoorsman Edmond H. “Eddie” Smith IV to pay to an insurance firm that accused him of filing a bogus post-Hurricane Katrina damage claim for a riverfront mansion near Mobile. …

‘Unofficial’ Tornadoes Cause Damage in Tennessee and Kentucky

An apparent tornado touched down Wednesday night west of Chattanooga, Tenn., damaging buildings and causing minor injuries to at least nine people, including three children. Tornadoes must be confirmed by the National Weather Service, but the Tennessee Highway Patrol and …

W. Va. Co. Expands Recall of Smoked Salmon Dip to 19 States

House of Thaller Inc. has expanded its recall of smoked salmon dips sold in West Virginia and 19 other states. The company is recalling an additional 11,177 pounds of dip packaged in 7.5-ounce containers using the Kroger brand name, because …

Louisiana Medical Mutual Awards Scholarships to Med Students

Four medical students in Louisiana are recipients of scholarship awards from the Louisiana Medical Mutual Insurance Company (LAMMICO), the company announced. LAMMICO said each fall semester it awards academic scholarships to four deserving students to help defray expenses associated with …

SafeAuto Insurance Enters Mo. Market

Columbus, Ohio-based SafeAuto Insurance recently announced that it is expanding its operations into the “Show Me State,” Missouri with its brand of minimum coverage insurance beginning Nov. 8, 2007. Minimum coverage auto insurance is designed to meet state specific insurance …

Insurors of Tennessee Names Hoover Young Agent of the Year

At a ceremony that took place at The Vanderbilt Legends Club in Franklin, Tennessee, Insurors of Tennessee recognized Chip Hoover as the Arch E. Northington Young Agent of the Year . Hoover is principal agent of AGA Hoover LLC, an …

Malpractice Payouts Down in Tennessee in 2006

The amount paid in medical malpractice lawsuits in Tennessee was down last year from 2005, according to a new state report. Tennessee trial courts issued six medical malpractice judgments totaling $4.9 million during 2006, down from more than $6 million …