Vermont News

Truckers Occupational Accident

Nuts & Bolts: Baldwin Sadler Corporation has a new Truckers Occupational Accident Program. It provides truck owner-operators, who are under lease to a motor carrier, the opportunity to purchase occupational accident and disability income insurance that may not be available …

AIA Names Northeast VP, Lauds New Vt. Commissioner

AIA Names Northeast VP, Lauds New Vt. Commissioner The American Insurance Association (AIA) announced the appointment of a new assistant vice president, northeast region and welcomed the commissioner-designate of the the Vermont Department of Banking, Insurance, Securities and Health Care …

AAI Urges Pa. to Enact Producer Licensing Reform

The Alliance of American Insurers (AAI) is pressing Pennsylvania Gov. Mark Schweiker to sign a bill recently passed by the State Legislature that would implement producer licensing reform. If the governor signs the bill as expected, Pennsylvania would follow Massachusetts, …

Vermont Captive Ins. Assoc. to Host Captive Ins. Seminar

The Vermont Captive Insurance Association will be hosting a Captive Insurance Seminar and Reception at the Westin St. Francis in San Francisco on Dec. 5. The seminar, entitled “Understanding the Strategic Advantages of Captives, Regardless of Market Conditions,” will discuss …

AMS Unveils QuoteWorks Rating for Central States

After launching in the West and first four central states, AMS Services is introducing its QuoteWorks rating product to remaining central and some southern states. New features of the QuoteWorks product include a client-based design that stores multiple quotes for …

Baldwin Sadler Corp. Unveils New Truckers Occupational Accident Program

Baldwin Sadler Corporation (www.baldwinsadler.com) has unveiled a new truckers occupational accident program. The program coverage provides truck owner-operators, who are under lease to a motor carrier, the opportunity to purchase occupational accident and disability income insurance that may not be …

Ind. Agents and Brokers Continue to Increase Market Share in Personal, Commercial Lines

Independent agents and brokers are capturing an increasing share of both the personal lines and commercial lines markets, the Independent Insurance Agents & Brokers of America’s (IIABA) annual market share study confirmed. “The premium growth of the independent agency system …

Airlines Look to Provide Their Own War and Terrorist Coverage

More than a year after Sept. 11, the U.S., the European Union (EU) and many other countries are still working on ways to provide adequate insurance coverage for their air carriers. While several plans have been suggested, none are actually …

Airlines Look to Provide Their Own War and Terrorist Coverage

More than a year after Sept. 11, the U.S., the European Union (EU) and many other countries are still working on ways to provide adequate insurance coverage for their air carriers. While several plans have been suggested, none are actually …

State National Continues to Expand

State National Companies, based in Fort Worth, Texas, said its subsidiaries State National Specialty Insurance Company and State National Insurance Company (SNIC) have received new state authorizations. SNIC has now been authorized by 48 states and 36 states have approved …