Bus Driver Injured after Crash with Wild Turkey
Connecticut State police say the driver of a passenger bus is recovering from injuries after a collision with a wild turkey in Southington. The turkey and the Vermont Greyhound bus collided on Interstate 84 westbound on Thursday afternoon, near exit …
Vermont Workers’ Comp Rates Likely to Go Down
Officials say Vermont businesses should be paying less for workers’ compensation insurance. The National Council on Compensation Insurance is recommending a 13 percent drop in rates in Vermont. If state regulators follow the recommendation, rates overall for the largest piece …
Ratings: Ancon/Petroleum Casualty, Horace Mann, Great Northwest
A.M. Best Co. has upgraded the financial strength rating (FSR) to ‘A++’ (Superior) from ‘A+’ (Superior) and issuer credit ratings (ICR) to “aa+” from “aa” of Ancon Insurance and Petroleum Casualty Group and its member companies, Ancon Insurance Company, Inc. …
Quaker Special Risk Expands with New Southeast Office in Georgia
Quaker Special Risk, an independent full service wholesale brokerage firm, has opened a new regional office in Duluth, Georgia. Jake Terrell, with 14 years of direct underwriting experience, will lead and manage the Southeast regional office for Quaker Special Risk. …
People
The Insurance Marketing and Communications Association (IMCA) named Richard Look as president. He is a marketing communications veteran with both agency and insurance company experience, and currently serves as vice president of marketing communications for Inventure Inc., a privately owned …
It Figures
$21 Million Settlement amount to be paid by one of the Big Dig’s largest contractors, Modern Continental Construction Inc., related to a fatal tunnel ceiling collapse as well as the cost of fixing leaks in the massive highway project, according …
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. Waste Haulers Market Detail: ELM Insurance Brokers Inc. offers automobile and general liability coverage for …
Vermont Readies New Driver’s Licenses to Ease Border Crossing to Canada
Vermont is getting ready to issue its first enhanced driver’s licenses, which will allow holders to cross the United States-Canada border without a passport or other supporting documents. State Motor Vehicle Commissioner Bonnie Rutledge says the first few are to …
Liberty Mutual Agency Markets Appoints Northeast Management
Safeco Insurance and Peerless Insurance – Liberty Mutual Agency Markets companies – have announced key management appointments in personal and commercial lines operations for the Northeast Victor M. Pepin has been named vice president, Safeco Insurance, and Northeast regional general …
